May December (Movie)

What if Mom’s Not to Blame?

In a recent crop of films and television shows, grown men are obsessed with their mothers — even if they’re not the monsters audiences expect them to be.

By Mark Harris and Keita Morimoto

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Why We’re Living in an Age of Twins

Mirroring, mimicking and doubling are everywhere these days. What does this say about our collective sense of identity?

By Aatish Taseer

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For Best Picture, Here are 13 Most Likely Contenders

It’s a very competitive year for the top Oscar. With precursor awards like the Golden Globes coming soon, here’s what may make the cut.

By Kyle Buchanan

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How Julianne Moore and Todd Haynes Reimagine the Housewife

Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore take one of the most overlooked characters in Hollywood and peel back the layers to expose lonely souls and monsters.

By Esther Zuckerman