Alissa Wilkinson

How Thirteen Lives avoids the problems of other movies that are ripped from recent headlines.

Brad Pitt and a bunch of cameos still carry the movie.

This researcher interviewed dozens of writers, creators, and showrunners about onscreen abortion. Here’s what she learned.

From Nope to The Worst Person in the World, the intertitle is back — but with a twist.

Three new movies recall the 1930s gangster movie era, but with a twist.

The plot is based on a horrifying true story from 2011, but the resistance philosophy goes back to St. Augustine.

The plot is based on a horrifying true story from 2011, but the resistance philosophy goes back to St. Augustine.

The Whale is more than the movie where Brendan Fraser wears a fat suit.

The Whale is more than the movie where Brendan Fraser wears a fat suit.

From The Fabelmans to Bardo to Armageddon Time, the filmmakers are making their memoirs.

Ruben Ostlund has a lot to criticize about systems, but says he’s an optimist.

Cate Blanchett stars in a tightly wound masterpiece that slices through class anxiety and power.

Fall has arrived. Here’s everything to know about the year’s upcoming releases.

Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson re-team for Martin McDonagh’s riotous fable that’s about more than a friend breakup.

Rian Johnson’s murder mystery follow-up takes on the self-styled founder class, with riotous results.

Samuel D. Hunter goes deeper with his vulnerable, personal play.

Samuel D. Hunter goes deeper with his vulnerable, personal play.

Finally, a big movie that looks like something.

Finally, a big movie that looks like something.

Our panel of experts discusses whether last year’s surprise breakout can win it all on Hollywood’s big night.