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One Good Thing: The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the perfect late-quarantine bingeOne Good Thing: The Lord of the Rings trilogy is the perfect late-quarantine binge
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Why Peter Jackson’s masterpiece is still the one trilogy to rule them all, 20 years later.

By Rebecca Jennings
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The 11 best true crime series on NetflixThe 11 best true crime series on Netflix
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Netflix has an overwhelming number of true crime shows. Here are the best series on the list.

By Aja Romano
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Disney thought the pandemic would have eased up by May. It has changed its mind.Disney thought the pandemic would have eased up by May. It has changed its mind.
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You’ll have to wait until July to see Black Widow in theaters or at home.

By Peter Kafka
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One Good Thing: For All Mankind explores a world where humans lived on the moon — in the 1970sOne Good Thing: For All Mankind explores a world where humans lived on the moon — in the 1970s
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The fantastic AppleTV+ show is my favorite TV drama going right now.

By Emily St. James
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5 changes in the Snyder Cut that improved Justice League5 changes in the Snyder Cut that improved Justice League
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The fundamental differences between Justice League and the Snyder Cut, explained.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier explores the modest, post-Endgame life of superheroesThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier explores the modest, post-Endgame life of superheroes
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Problems such as rent, bills, and ongoing trauma didn’t go away when the Avengers defeated Thanos.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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6 winners and 3 losers from the milestone-laden 2021 Oscar nominations6 winners and 3 losers from the milestone-laden 2021 Oscar nominations
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On the whole, the nominees are pretty good — and pretty interesting.

By Alissa Wilkinson and Emily St. James
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The Snyder Cut rights a lot of Justice League’s wrongsThe Snyder Cut rights a lot of Justice League’s wrongs
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But the movie is also four hours long.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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A brief guide to the Oscars’ Best Picture nomineesA brief guide to the Oscars’ Best Picture nominees
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How to watch them and why you should.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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WandaVision was great. But its finale left me cold.WandaVision was great. But its finale left me cold.
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The show’s decision to let Wanda off the hook for the pain she caused is baffling.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The problem for Paramount+ (and every other streamer)? Everyone already has Netflix.The problem for Paramount+ (and every other streamer)? Everyone already has Netflix.
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Three charts that explain the streaming wars.

By Peter Kafka and Rani Molla
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One Good Thing: The brutal beauty of VenenoOne Good Thing: The brutal beauty of Veneno
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I need everyone to watch Veneno, a stunning HBO Max series about storytelling and survival.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The 2 big reveals of WandaVision episode 7, explainedThe 2 big reveals of WandaVision episode 7, explained
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As WandaVision ramps up toward its finale, the big reveals just keep on coming.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Nomadland turns American iconography inside outNomadland turns American iconography inside out
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Starring Frances McDormand, it’s an aching portrait of wandering people in a country that’s abandoned them.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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It’s a Sin finds the joy the AIDS crisis took awayIt’s a Sin finds the joy the AIDS crisis took away
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It’s a Sin shows how friendship is the bridge to queer survival.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Brandy’s Cinderella: How Whitney Houston gave the world its first Black Disney princessBrandy’s Cinderella: How Whitney Houston gave the world its first Black Disney princess
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Critics were cold when the film, now streaming on Disney+, debuted in 1997. Two decades later, it’s iconic.

By Aja Romano
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The fabulous Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar recalls a bygone age of wackadoodle comedyThe fabulous Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar recalls a bygone age of wackadoodle comedy
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Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo reunite a decade after Bridesmaids for a movie that’s as refreshing as a beach vacation.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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One Good Thing: The pulpy joys of the Bruce Lee-inspired WarriorOne Good Thing: The pulpy joys of the Bruce Lee-inspired Warrior
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Warrior feels like if Peaky Blinders starred Bruce Lee and was set in 1870s Chinatown. It’s great.

By Karen Turner
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Minari and the bittersweet promise of AmericaMinari and the bittersweet promise of America
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The story of a Korean immigrant family is a layered and loving recollection of an American childhood.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Judas and the Black Messiah is already one of 2021’s best moviesJudas and the Black Messiah is already one of 2021’s best movies
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It’s a stellar retelling of a vital historical moment.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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15 groundbreaking, unsettling, joyous documentaries to look for this year15 groundbreaking, unsettling, joyous documentaries to look for this year
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The best nonfiction movies from Sundance 2021.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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12 movies that everyone will be talking about this year12 movies that everyone will be talking about this year
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The best fiction films we saw at Sundance, from the bizarre to the sublime.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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4 new movies that explore — or predict — a year dominated by a pandemic4 new movies that explore — or predict — a year dominated by a pandemic
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The 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and many of its films, reflect life in a time of plague.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Zendaya and John David Washington deserve a better film than Malcolm & MarieZendaya and John David Washington deserve a better film than Malcolm & Marie
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The new Netflix drama is all talk, but it has very little to say.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Netflix’s misguided Night Stalker series treats its cops like godsNetflix’s misguided Night Stalker series treats its cops like gods
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To be a true crime fan is to have a troubled dependence on the police.

By Aja Romano
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WandaVision’s comic book connections, explainedWandaVision’s comic book connections, explained
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Episode 3 of Marvel’s new Disney+ series brings it closer to House of M and hints at ties to S.W.O.R.D.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Netflix’s The White Tiger takes on Slumdog Millionaire, but it doesn’t stop thereNetflix’s The White Tiger takes on Slumdog Millionaire, but it doesn’t stop there
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Based on the bestselling novel, it’s a wry, blistering critique of inequality in India — and elsewhere.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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One Night in Miami is a thoughtful study of Black celebrity, power, and justiceOne Night in Miami is a thoughtful study of Black celebrity, power, and justice
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Regina King’s directorial debut follows Muhammad Ali, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown, and Malcolm X over one night in 1964 — and their conversation rhymes with today.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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WandaVision is at its best when it gets weirdWandaVision is at its best when it gets weird
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Marvel’s buzzy new Disney+ series wraps an intriguing superhero mystery in throwback sitcom trappings.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Queen’s Gambit beauty debate, explainedThe Queen’s Gambit beauty debate, explained
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The problem with Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit isn’t that Beth is too pretty. It’s how the show handles her prettiness.

By Constance Grady
25 cartoons to get obsessed with, now and forever
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A guide to animated TV series you’ll fall in love with, from the family-friendly classics to some adult-only picks.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 4 more
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9 new movies to watch over the holidays9 new movies to watch over the holidays
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Your year-end viewing sorted, from Wonder Woman 1984 to Pixar’s latest to Small Axe.

By Alissa Wilkinson and Alex Abad-Santos
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Soul is Pixar’s most visually inventive film, and one of its most poignantSoul is Pixar’s most visually inventive film, and one of its most poignant
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The newest from the animation studio combines jazz, comedy, and metaphysical inquiry in one glorious package.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Why Dave Chappelle doesn’t want you to stream Chappelle’s ShowWhy Dave Chappelle doesn’t want you to stream Chappelle’s Show
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Dave Chappelle called Chappelle’s Show “stolen goods.” Netflix and HBO listened.

By Aja Romano
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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom gives Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman a stunning showcaseMa Rainey’s Black Bottom gives Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman a stunning showcase
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The Netflix drama, adapted from August Wilson’s play, is a brilliantly damning tale of the blues and Black power.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Netflix’s new musical The Prom won’t solve small-town bigotry. But it’ll have fun trying.Netflix’s new musical The Prom won’t solve small-town bigotry. But it’ll have fun trying.
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Ryan Murphy’s film adaptation of the Broadway show is a patchy form of resistance. At least Meryl is charming!

By Aja Romano
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Disney thinks you’ll be ready to see Black Widow in theaters by MayDisney thinks you’ll be ready to see Black Widow in theaters by May
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Even after the pandemic upended the movie business, Disney is sticking to the status quo.

By Peter Kafka
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Disney+ is planning more reboots, Star Wars, and Marvel galoreDisney+ is planning more reboots, Star Wars, and Marvel galore
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What to expect from Disney’s streaming service in 2021 and beyond.

By Allegra Frank
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Why movies about public servants are so soothing in 2020Why movies about public servants are so soothing in 2020
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These three documentaries about city-level politics are like ASMR for my brain.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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A guide to Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, the greatest film series you’ll see this yearA guide to Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, the greatest film series you’ll see this year
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The groundbreaking anthology of stories about London’s West Indian community premiered November 20 on Amazon. Here’s how to watch it — and why.

By Alissa Wilkinson