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FilmDecember 29, 2021
The Ardor of “Licorice Pizza”
Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film is his most personal work yet.
Vikram Murthi
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TelevisionSeptember 15, 2021
Who’s to Blame in “The White Lotus”?
In the weeks since the release of Mike White’s latest HBO series, debate has centered on the show’s politics. Is it liberal satire or spectacle?
Vikram Murthi
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TelevisionJune 23, 2021
The Unfinished Evolution of Aziz Ansari
With the latest season of Master of None, the comedian and director’s attempt at a reboot of his creative approach reveals the limits of his perspective.
Vikram Murthi
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FilmApril 29, 2021
The Caustic Grace of ‘French Exit’
This surreal “tragedy of manners” is a showcase for one of Hollywood’s most compelling actresses—Michelle Pfeiffer.
Vikram Murthi
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CultureApril 15, 2021
The Rigorous Satire of Search Party
In its fourth season, the HBO show cements its status as cutting, if imperfect, send-up of millennial self-actualization.
Vikram Murthi
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CultureMarch 31, 2021
The Places John Lurie Can Take You
A cult musician, actor, and director returns with a television show that’s nominally about painting but is in reality a creative and spiritual journey.
Vikram Murthi
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FilmDecember 1, 2020
John Wilson’s Magically Poignant Urban Histories
His documentary series for HBO is a head-spinning interrogation of the chaos of New York City life.
Vikram Murthi
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CultureSeptember 23, 2020
The Perils of Creativity and Capitalism in ‘Tesla’
Michael Almereyda’s biopic of the eccentric inventor is a portrait of the tensions that arise when art and commerce intersect.
Vikram Murthi
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TelevisionOctober 31, 2019
‘Superstore’ Is the Only Sitcom That Gets Progressive Politics
The NBC comedy openly confronts issues of unionization, health care, and immigration.
Vikram Murthi
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TelevisionMay 10, 2019
‘Ramy’ Presents a Nuanced Slice of Life for Millennial Muslims
By turns thoughtful and didactic, the Hulu show is steeped in tensions that you almost never see on TV.
Vikram Murthi