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11 films to watch if you loved — or hated — Hillbilly Elegy11 films to watch if you loved — or hated — Hillbilly Elegy
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Rural America on film, from Appalachia to the Ozarks, coal miners to sharecroppers.

By Aja Romano
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On the rebellious joy of a long, long movie dance sceneOn the rebellious joy of a long, long movie dance scene
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Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock and movies like it take the edge off loneliness.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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11 great ways to pass the time this holiday weekend11 great ways to pass the time this holiday weekend
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Got lots of time ahead of you? Here are some recommendations for great things to watch or play.

By Emily St. James, Allegra Frank and 1 more
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A delicious feast of food moviesA delicious feast of food movies
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Comedies, dramas, documentaries, and more to stream after you’ve had a good meal.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Dissecting the megapopularity of the Frozen movies with a 5.25-year-oldDissecting the megapopularity of the Frozen movies with a 5.25-year-old
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The 5-and-a-quarter-year-old critic at small loves Frozen. The 39-year-old critic at large doesn’t want to turn 40.

By Emily St. James
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Why does Hillbilly Elegy feel so inauthentic and performative?Why does Hillbilly Elegy feel so inauthentic and performative?
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Three critics from rural places discuss Ron Howard’s Netflix adaptation of J.D. Vance’s bestseller.

By Alissa Wilkinson, Emily St. James and 1 more
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Beyoncé and Taylor Swift lead the 2021 Grammy nomineesBeyoncé and Taylor Swift lead the 2021 Grammy nominees
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The annual music award show is scheduled for January.

By Allegra Frank
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The good, bad, and weird of Kristen Stewart’s queer Christmas rom-comThe good, bad, and weird of Kristen Stewart’s queer Christmas rom-com
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Two women get a Christmas love story in Hulu’s Happiest Season, a surprisingly formulaic film.

By Emily St. James
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The real love interest in Netflix’s Operation Christmas Drop is the US militaryThe real love interest in Netflix’s Operation Christmas Drop is the US military
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What to know before watching the Guam-set Operation Christmas Drop — from a local’s perspective.

By Rachel Ramirez
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It took a pandemic to change the movie businessIt took a pandemic to change the movie business
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Why you can see Wonder Woman 1984 at home on Christmas Day.

By Peter Kafka
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Wonder Woman 1984 will debut on HBO Max this ChristmasWonder Woman 1984 will debut on HBO Max this Christmas
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The film will still see a theatrical release, but it’s a big move for the long-delayed blockbuster.

By Allegra Frank
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The Nest is a taut thriller about the perils of envyThe Nest is a taut thriller about the perils of envy
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Jude Law and Carrie Coon star in the suspenseful, sumptuous family drama.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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I Am Greta is an intimate, vulnerable documentary about the teen behind the headlinesI Am Greta is an intimate, vulnerable documentary about the teen behind the headlines
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In the new Hulu film, climate activist Greta Thunberg argues that her Asperger’s is an asset.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Everything about Netflix’s Hillbilly Elegy movie is awfulEverything about Netflix’s Hillbilly Elegy movie is awful
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It lacks even the conviction of the bestselling 2016 book on which it’s based.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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You don’t have to love Star Wars to dig The MandalorianYou don’t have to love Star Wars to dig The Mandalorian
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Here’s a few things to know about Disney+’s Star Wars TV show if you’re not a Star Wars fan.

By Allegra Frank
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Why the alt-right’s real power is in the narrative it sellsWhy the alt-right’s real power is in the narrative it sells
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“They’re hucksters,” says the director of White Noise, a new doc that focuses on three prominent right-wing figures: Richard Spencer, Mike Cernovich, and Lauren Southern.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The new Borat movie mocks a Trump-era fixation on a particular female aestheticThe new Borat movie mocks a Trump-era fixation on a particular female aesthetic
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The true star of “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” is Borat’s daughter.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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How Chris Pratt became the internet’s least favorite ChrisHow Chris Pratt became the internet’s least favorite Chris
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Chris discourse, explained.

By Constance Grady
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How The Vow’s directors went past the “sex cult” headlines to tell NXIVM’s deeper storyHow The Vow’s directors went past the “sex cult” headlines to tell NXIVM’s deeper story
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The season one finale was “a surprise to us,” say the documentary filmmakers.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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7 movies and TV shows that explain US elections, from gerrymandering to hanging chads7 movies and TV shows that explain US elections, from gerrymandering to hanging chads
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What is voter suppression? What happened in 2000? Can American elections be fixed?

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The exhausting failure of Netflix’s RebeccaThe exhausting failure of Netflix’s Rebecca
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The new adaptation plays like an eighth grader read the SparkNotes and badly misunderstood them.

By Constance Grady
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In Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, Aaron Sorkin tackles an all-too-relevant court caseIn Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, Aaron Sorkin tackles an all-too-relevant court case
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The star-studded drama returns to the past with a purpose.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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10 psychological haunted-house thrillers to stream for Halloween10 psychological haunted-house thrillers to stream for Halloween
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Feeling trapped in your own house — or in your own mind? These twisty movies can relate.

By Aja Romano
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America is damaged but hopeful in 4 excellent new moviesAmerica is damaged but hopeful in 4 excellent new movies
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A drama, a documentary, and two filmed Broadway plays show a country at a crossroads.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor is a calm, loving study in how to exorcise your ghostsNetflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor is a calm, loving study in how to exorcise your ghosts
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It’s less haunting — and less haunted — than Hill House, but still a captivating saga of families, grief, and love.

By Aja Romano
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11 compelling documentaries to watch for this fall11 compelling documentaries to watch for this fall
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From serious social commentary to truffle-hunting dogs, nonfiction movies are as vibrant and vital as ever.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Two of the year’s best movies are now on NetflixTwo of the year’s best movies are now on Netflix
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The Forty-Year-Old Version and Dick Johnson Is Dead have both debuted on the streaming service, and they’re wonderful.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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12 great movies to look forward to this fall (and winter)12 great movies to look forward to this fall (and winter)
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One Night in Miami, Nomadland, Wolfwalkers, and more are headed our way soon.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Woody Allen’s strange, delayed new movie, explainedWoody Allen’s strange, delayed new movie, explained
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The world has changed a lot since A Rainy Day in New York was shot.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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It’s a great time to be an X-Men fan (again)It’s a great time to be an X-Men fan (again)
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X of Swords proves that the X-Men don’t need the MCU for a great storyline.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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In Netflix’s Dick Johnson Is Dead, a father and daughter imagine his death with humor and loveIn Netflix’s Dick Johnson Is Dead, a father and daughter imagine his death with humor and love
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The director of Cameraperson returns with a stunning and moving new film.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Sundance Film Festival 2020: movie reviews and newsSundance Film Festival 2020: movie reviews and news
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The 2020 festival runs from January 23 to February 2 in Park City, Utah.

By Vox Staff
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Netflix’s The Boys in the Band is a polished remake of a caustic classicNetflix’s The Boys in the Band is a polished remake of a caustic classic
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The new movie adaptation can feel more like a history lesson than urgent viewing. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Miranda July’s enduring love for the weirdo in all of usMiranda July’s enduring love for the weirdo in all of us
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Kajillionaire, the multi-hyphenate artist’s new comedy, exudes affection for the awkward.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Marvel pushes Black Widow to 2021, delaying the MCU’s future even furtherMarvel pushes Black Widow to 2021, delaying the MCU’s future even further
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Shang-Chi and Eternals, the beginnings of Marvel’s Phase 4 set of movies, will be delayed as well.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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How the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industriesHow the coronavirus outbreak is roiling the film and entertainment industries
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Most recently, Disney announced delays to many of its films, including Black Widow and West Side Story.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Disney’s live-action Mulan is streaming on Disney+ after months of pandemic delaysDisney’s live-action Mulan is streaming on Disney+ after months of pandemic delays
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The new film is now available as a premium add-on for $29.99.

By Vox Staff
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Making sense of Marvel’s delightfully bizarre WandaVision trailerMaking sense of Marvel’s delightfully bizarre WandaVision trailer
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The Easter eggs, clues, and comic book callbacks in the WandaVision tease.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Here’s the full list of 2020 Emmy nomineesHere’s the full list of 2020 Emmy nominees
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Watchmen, Ozark, Succession, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel lead the nominees, and fan favorite Schitt’s Creek has a shot at winning Best Comedy for its final season.

By Allegra Frank
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Two movies that celebrate Ruth Bader GinsburgTwo movies that celebrate Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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On the Basis of Sex and RBG tell the late Supreme Court justice’s story from two directions.

By Alissa Wilkinson