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.
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An Elderly Painter Rediscovers His Passion in a Moving Animated Short
Canvas shows how art can connect different generations.
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A Streaming List for All the Ronald Reagan Haters Out There
Enjoy some dissenting views on the US president — the subject of a new series — from critical explanations of his image-making to a satirical show that makes him a supervillain.
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A Historical Look at Costumes From Queen’s Gambit and The Crown
The Brooklyn Museum exhibition pairs costume designs from the popular Netflix shows with related objects from its collection.
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Hillbilly Elegy Tries, and Fails, to Understand the Working Class
Based on the memoir by J.D. Vance, this film adaptation is the latest big piece of Hollywood poverty porn disguised as Oscar bait.