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David Fincher’s new movie Mank is a broadside against Hollywood self-congratulationDavid Fincher’s new movie Mank is a broadside against Hollywood self-congratulation
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The finely-tuned Netflix drama about the co-writer of Citizen Kane is about the power of movies. But it’s not optimistic.

By Alissa Wilkinson
The tangled history behind David Fincher’s Mank — and its link to Citizen Kane — explained
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The new Netflix movie is about Hollywood politics and critical arguments that span decades.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The pop cultural obsession with Princess Diana’s innocence, explainedThe pop cultural obsession with Princess Diana’s innocence, explained
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Why we’re still talking about Princess Diana in 2020.

By Constance Grady
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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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One Good Thing: Netflix’s Dash & Lily is a sweet TV rom-com with a Christmas twistOne Good Thing: Netflix’s Dash & Lily is a sweet TV rom-com with a Christmas twist
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The series turns New York City into a holiday scavenger hunt.

By Emily St. James
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The Princess Switch: Switched Again is more Vanessa Hudgens drag variety hour than holiday rom-comThe Princess Switch: Switched Again is more Vanessa Hudgens drag variety hour than holiday rom-com
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The Princess Switch is back, this time with more bad accents but less holiday charm.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Crown season 4: Is the queen a bad mom?The Crown season 4: Is the queen a bad mom?
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The Crown makes the case that the queen and Margaret Thatcher can’t have it all.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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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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One Good Thing: Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit makes chess mesmerizing. Really!One Good Thing: Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit makes chess mesmerizing. Really!
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The seven-episode miniseries shows why Anya Taylor-Joy is one of the most exciting actors working today.

By Emily St. James
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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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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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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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Netflix’s American Murder is mesmerizing even if you’re already familiar with the Watts murdersNetflix’s American Murder is mesmerizing even if you’re already familiar with the Watts murders
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The gripping new documentary is a harrowing portrait of a family prior to its own annihilation.

By Aja Romano
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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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What to watch this weekend, on all your favorite streaming platformsWhat to watch this weekend, on all your favorite streaming platforms
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From indie gems to (maybe) the greatest movie of all time.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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How Cuties, a French movie on Netflix, became part of America’s culture warHow Cuties, a French movie on Netflix, became part of America’s culture war
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A movie critiquing the sexualization of young girls is accused of doing the thing it criticizes. Here’s how the controversy started — and why it matters.

By Aja Romano and Alissa Wilkinson
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Charlie Kaufman’s new Netflix film is brilliant. Here’s a guide to a truly innovative filmmaker.Charlie Kaufman’s new Netflix film is brilliant. Here’s a guide to a truly innovative filmmaker.
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Where to start with the writer and director’s bizarre, bittersweet movies, including his latest: I’m Thinking of Ending Things.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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This is the most important movie weekend of the yearThis is the most important movie weekend of the year
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How Tenet, Mulan, and I’m Thinking of Ending Things perform has broad implications for the future.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The power of the Black athleteThe power of the Black athlete
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“If you know the system is vulnerable, then you can interrupt it,” says High Flying Bird screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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One Good Thing: After the NBA walkout, the movie of the week is Netflix’s High Flying BirdOne Good Thing: After the NBA walkout, the movie of the week is Netflix’s High Flying Bird
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Steven Soderbergh’s unusual sports drama is a story of Black athlete empowerment.

By Dylan Scott
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7 daring movie adaptations of literary classics7 daring movie adaptations of literary classics
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And this weekend’s best new releases.

By Constance Grady, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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Nobody saw summer 2020 coming. So how come it felt like the movies did?Nobody saw summer 2020 coming. So how come it felt like the movies did?
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There’s a reason this summer’s films felt like they were made for quarantine, even though they weren’t.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Legend of Korra’s messy, complicated legacyLegend of Korra’s messy, complicated legacy
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The Avatar: The Last Airbender sequel brings its complex female hero, divided fandom, and fraught history to Netflix.

By Aja Romano
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Netflix soured the live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its showrunners sayNetflix soured the live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its showrunners say
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The beloved fantasy franchise has enjoyed a banner year on Netflix — until now.

By Aja Romano
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Umbrella Academy delivers a rambunctious, touching second seasonUmbrella Academy delivers a rambunctious, touching second season
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The show finds the right mix of feelings and zippy superpowers in its stellar season two.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
How Hollywood accidentally built NetflixHow Hollywood accidentally built Netflix
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Netflix’s stunning rise wouldn’t have happened without unwitting help from the companies it now competes with.

By Peter Kafka and Rani Molla
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The profound gay love stories of The Old Guard and Song of AchillesThe profound gay love stories of The Old Guard and Song of Achilles
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The Song of Achilles is like if The Old Guard was just about Joe and Nicky.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The pandemic has been great for NetflixThe pandemic has been great for Netflix
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The streaming service added another 10 million customers in the second quarter of the year.

By Peter Kafka
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Why did you watch Tiger King on Netflix?Why did you watch Tiger King on Netflix?
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On this episode of Land of the Giants: How does Netflix’s famous algorithm work? And how does Netflix use it?

By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
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Blockbuster should have killed Netflix. What happened?Blockbuster should have killed Netflix. What happened?
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It’s the newest chapter of our Land of the Giants podcast, out now.

By Peter Kafka and Rani Molla
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How one of Netflix’s biggest mistakes helped build its weird cultureHow one of Netflix’s biggest mistakes helped build its weird culture
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It’s one of the stories in our new Land of the Giants podcast, out now.

By Peter Kafka and Rani Molla
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Netflix’s The Witch Part 1 is an electrifying superhero origin storyNetflix’s The Witch Part 1 is an electrifying superhero origin story
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The South Korean thriller is like if John Wick was in the Hunger Games.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The billionaire founder of Netflix is giving $120 million to black collegesThe billionaire founder of Netflix is giving $120 million to black colleges
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It’s the biggest gift so far by any individual or couple for racial justice.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Netflix’s billionaire founder is secretly building a luxury retreat for teachers in rural ColoradoNetflix’s billionaire founder is secretly building a luxury retreat for teachers in rural Colorado
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Park County hasn’t been able to figure out who is behind a 2,100-acre center for education reform. It’s Reed Hastings.

By Theodore Schleifer
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The inside story of Netflix, the tiny tech company that took over HollywoodThe inside story of Netflix, the tiny tech company that took over Hollywood
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This season of Land of the Giants explores how Netflix disrupted Hollywood and changed the way we watch TV and movies.

By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
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The tragic lie behind the beautiful dream of Terrace HouseThe tragic lie behind the beautiful dream of Terrace House
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The hit Japanese Netflix series won praise for its everyday authenticity. Then Hana Kimura’s death revealed a more complex truth.

By Aja Romano