Alissa Wilkinson
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‘Gasoline Rainbow’ Review: We’re on a Ride to Nowhere
This semi-fictional tale of a road trip for weirdos is full of joy.
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Review: Hail, Caesar
The latest installment in an excellent series finds mythology turning into power.
‘The Contestant’ on Hulu Offers a Glimpse of Reality TV Ethics
The documentary tells the strange story of a groundbreaking 1998 Japanese TV show but doesn’t go far enough in its examination.
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Review: How We Used to Escape
An outstanding not-quite-horror film about being a fan just before the internet took over.
‘The Idea of You’ Review: Surviving Celebrity
Anne Hathaway headlines a movie that’s got a lot to say about the perils of fame.
‘Uncropped’ Documentary Celebrates James Hamilton’s Photos
A documentary celebrates the work of the revered photographer James Hamilton.
‘Terrestrial Verses’ Review: Crossing Lines in Iran
Ordinary Iranians face a maze of byzantine rules and small indignities in this series of gripping vignettes.
‘Humane’ Review: An Ethical Crisis and a Dinner Party
Caitlin Cronenberg’s debut feature is set in a dystopian world that’s alarmingly believable.
4 Documentaries That Explore How Families Cope With Dementia
In “Little Empty Boxes” and other films, the heartbreak of memory loss is intertwined with deeper cultural implications.
‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ Review: War, Undemanding
Guy Ritchie’s latest is the platonic ideal of an airplane movie, which is not exactly a good thing.