Garrett Bradley’s Netflix docuseries explores the tennis star as a vessel for other people’s love and aspirations.
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Netflix’s Purchase of an Iconic LA Theatre and What It Could Mean
Opened in 1922, the Egyptian Theatre played host to Hollywood’s first-ever movie premiere.
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In Tragic Jungle, the “Heart of Darkness” Fights Back
Yulene Olaizola’s film tries to subvert the tropes of colonialist art about the Central American wilderness.
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Halston Gets the Kind of Over-the-Top Biopic He’d Appreciate
The new Netflix miniseries about the influential fashion designer would benefit from a closer look at the work that made his name.
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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist Gets the Netflix Treatment
The miniseries This Is a Robbery is at its best when working through the stranger details of the infamous, still-unsolved crime.
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The Killings That Raised Questions About Mormon History
Netflix’s Murder Among the Mormons tackles a strange case of archival fraud that led to a bombing campaign.
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A Very Rich Take on the Largest Art Fraud in US History
When you’re surrounded by courtiers who serve your every need, are you really surprised when a few of them end up being jesters and sycophants?
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Through Its Characters, Malcolm & Marie Airs a Director’s Grievances with Critics
One of the first movies made in quarantine, Sam Levinson’s latest project with Zendaya exhibits many of the problems facing the film industry.
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Martin Scorsese’s Portrait of New York With the Ultimate New Yorker
In the docuseries Pretend It’s a City, cultural commentator Fran Lebowitz leads a talking tour of the city.
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Lose Yourself in These Arts & Crafts Reality Shows
From competitive glass blowing to professional LEGO building, stream these creative programs.
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A Modern Update to the “Gentleman Thief” Genre
Starring Omar Sy, the French Netflix series Lupin is a delightful crime thriller.
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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, a Portrait of Black Masculinity Among Blues Musicians
Despite the title, Netflix’s adaptation of August Wilson’s play is not about the legendary singer, but the men around her.