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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.
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Films to Stream for Transgender Awareness Week
From a look at the contemporary NYC ballroom scene to a portrait of an undocumented caretaker, here are some lesser-known movies about trans characters and subjects.
Interview
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alicia Keys, and More Dive Deep Into the Songwriting Process
Hrishikesh Hirway talks to Hyperallergic about turning his podcast Song Exploder into a series for Netflix.
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When Nixon Tried to Blame Police Riots on Left-Wing Activists
Writer/director Aaron Sorkin proves an ill fit to write and direct The Trial of the Chicago 7.
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A Tribute to Latasha Harlins From Those Who Knew Her Best
A Love Song for Latasha is a "spiritual archive" of who Harlins was in life, rather than focusing on the circumstances of her death.
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The Heartwarming Tale of a Man Who Befriended an Octopus
In My Octopus Teacher, filmmaker Craig Foster documents his unusual relationship with an octopus he met while freediving.