Alissa Wilkinson
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Here’s Why ‘The Matrix’ Is More Relevant Than Ever 25 Years Later
One scene reflects the themes — A.I., fake news, transgender lives and Gen X — that make the film a classic.
In ‘Swan Song,’ a Ballet Company Faces Racism and Sexism
The film follows a National Ballet of Canada production of “Swan Lake” as dancers and others deal with long-simmering issues of racism and sexism.
‘Didi’ Review: 13 Going on Nerdy
A vibrant coming-of-age story about an awkward teenager in California in 2008 is also a love letter to the director’s mother.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Review: Reynolds and Jackman Return
The wisecracking semi-hero is back, but now he’s part of a bigger universe.
This Fizzy Cocktail of a Movie Deserves a Second Chance
“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” has been woefully neglected. Maybe it was the culottes? But it will fill the “Barbie”-size hole in...
The Stomach-Dropping, Heart-Tugging Appeal of Climbing Documentaries
“Skywalkers” and “Mountain Queen” are strong entries in a genre with great appeal to viewers who themselves might prefer to be sitting.
‘Twisters’ Review: When the Monster Is Real
Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones lead a stand-alone sequel to the 1996 hit — and times sure have changed.
‘Great Absence’ Review: A Mystery of Disappearance
A skillfully directed Japanese mystery dips into the strangeness of dementia for those who stand by and watch.
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Made in England’ Is a Tribute to Powell-Pressburger Films
“Made in England” is an essay film about the artists whose passion and cinematography deeply influenced the American director.
In ‘The Shining,’ Shelley Duvall Was a Perfect Gothic Heroine
Her performance was perhaps misunderstood at the time, just as the narrative surrounding her life would be later.