Alissa Wilkinson
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‘The Color Purple’ Review: Still Here
There’s a lot to like about this musical film version of Alice Walker’s novel, but the story remains slippery to would-be adapters.
Disney Is a Language. Do We Still Speak It?
As the company celebrates its 100th anniversary, its dominance as a generation-spanning cultural force no longer seems certain.
‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ Review: Chickens in Paradise
This sequel is in many respects a cover song, a repeat of the beats and characters of “Chicken Run.”
Ryan O’Neal, Master of the Offbeat Meet-Cute
The former boxer had a gift for mixing innocence and wit. It didn’t hurt that he had the face of a good guy.
‘Anselm’ Review: An Artist Contemplates the Cosmos, in 3-D
The history and thought of the artist Anselm Kiefer is threaded throughout this exceptional documentary from Wim Wenders.
‘Leave the World Behind’ Review: It’s the End of the World, I Guess
This film about the apocalypse, directed by Sam Esmail and adapted from Rumaan Alam’s novel, leaves little room for imagination.
‘Eileen’ Review: Sudden Fire, Sudden Danger
Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway star in a period thriller that brings cathartic nastiness to a cold New England Christmas.
‘Eileen’ Review: Sudden Fire, Sudden Danger
Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway star in a period thriller that brings cathartic nastiness to a cold New England Christmas.
‘The Boy and the Heron’ Review: Hayao Miyazaki Has a Question for You
The anime filmmaker returns at 82 with the enigmatic tale of a boy growing up amid war and fear, much as the director did.