

Alissa Wilkinson
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I ❤️ a Hate-Watch. Don’t You?
TV shows that are expensively made yet irritating to sit through — for some reason, I can’t get enough of them. Why do so many...

Netflix Documentary ‘Daughters’ Shows Reality of Girls Separated From Imprisoned Fathers
The Netflix documentary doesn’t gloss over hard truths as it follows participants in the Date With Dad program.

‘Jackpot!’ Review: Dystopia, Hollywood Style
Awkwafina and John Cena star in a fitfully funny near-future comedy with strangely mixed metaphors.

Sugarcane’ Is a Stunning, Sobering Look at the Mistreatment of Indigenous Communities
“Sugarcane” follows survivors and investigators after the horrifying treatment of Indigenous Canadians was discovered at residential schools.

‘The Instigators’ Review: A Star-Studded Boston Heist Movie
Casey Affleck and Matt Damon star in a Boston heist that goes sideways.

‘Good One’ Review: Revelation in the Woods
Lily Collias delivers an extraordinary lead performance in this exquisite debut feature about a camping trip and a moment of self-realization.

‘Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes’ and the Moment Star Worship Curdled
The documentary blends audio interviews with footage from her life to provide a revealing look not so much at the actress, but at celebrity culture.

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.