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Alissa Wilkinson

Alissa Wilkinson

Former Senior Correspondent + Critic

    Latest articles by Alissa Wilkinson

    Culture
    The very human, very troubling stories we tell ourselves about crimeThe very human, very troubling stories we tell ourselves about crime
    Culture

    I’m safer now in New York than nearly any other year I’ve lived here. Why don’t people believe it?

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Of course Glass Onion is a blast. But it cuts deeper than Knives Out, too.
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

    Rian Johnson’s murder mystery follow-up takes on the self-styled founder class, with riotous results.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Movies
    Hollywood’s Black film problem, explained by Elvis MitchellHollywood’s Black film problem, explained by Elvis Mitchell
    Movies

    The venerated film critic on the unheralded Black influence on everything from soundtracks to Don’t Worry Darling.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Unpacking Armageddon TimeUnpacking Armageddon Time
    Culture

    James Gray dramatizes a key moment in his 1980s childhood without solving its problems.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    Sex, death, and apocalypse meet in season 2 of The White LotusSex, death, and apocalypse meet in season 2 of The White Lotus
    Culture

    A new Italian season of the hit HBO show is haunted by mortality.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
    How do you make a movie about a monster?How do you make a movie about a monster?
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

    She Said, Women Talking, and pushing Harvey out of the spotlight.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Culture
    The existence of the last slave transport ship was denied. A new documentary reveals the truth.The existence of the last slave transport ship was denied. A new documentary reveals the truth.
    Culture

    Inconvenient history, long buried, finally gets the spotlight in Netflix’s Descendant.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
    The Banshees of Inisherin is great — and even better if you know the history behind itThe Banshees of Inisherin is great — and even better if you know the history behind it
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

    Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson re-team for Martin McDonagh’s riotous fable that’s about more than a friend breakup.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
    Here are 29 new movies to get excited aboutHere are 29 new movies to get excited about
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

    Fall has arrived. Here’s everything to know about the year’s upcoming releases.

    By Alissa Wilkinson
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards
    Tár demands — and deserves — your full attentionTár demands — and deserves — your full attention
    Everything you need to know about the 95th Academy Awards

    Cate Blanchett stars in a tightly wound masterpiece that slices through class anxiety and power.

    By Alissa Wilkinson