50 op-eds that told the story of 2020
November 13 “The Queen’s Gambit” is giving us something else we’ve been sorely lacking: Literal and functional escapism.
‘Promising Young Woman’ review: A howl of rage at sexual predators
If ever there was a movie worth venturing back to the theater for, it’s this blistering horror-comedy.
The 20 best movies of 2020
Our movie landscape may have been chaotic, but great films persevere no matter what. Some of these titles — even if made in years prior…
The best food and travel podcasts in 2020
(CNN) — Traveling and eating: Traditionally, these are the two key ingredients of a successful holiday season. This year, of course, we’re doing things differently, and…
‘Run’ Hurries Straight to the Action
How good is Sarah Paulson? So good that even when a movie telegraphs exactly what’s about to go down, you still want to follow her there….
Up From Appalachia
I watched Hillbilly Elegy, hoping that it might help explain something to me about the mindset of Red-State America, but all I got was Glenn…
‘Happiest Season’ review: Star-studded cast comes ‘out’ for the holidays
This is the year TV finally made the Yuletide gay: Along with this sparkly rom-com from Hulu, Hallmark and Lifetime are debuting same-sex holiday flicks….
‘Murder on Middle Beach’ director uncovers his family’s dark legacies in doc
Madison Hamburg was on a lunch break during film school on March 3, 2010, when the call came. “I was at Chik-fil-A with a bunch…
What does the Mandalorian have against creatures?
(CNN) To borrow from the Mandalorian’s mantra — is this really the way? It’s great, for “Star Wars” fans like me, to have the show back….
This Netflix hit is now our universal escape hatch
(CNN) In today’s landscape of apparently infinite streaming options, it’s rare to find a show absolutely everyone seems to be watching. But Netflix chess drama…