Act Four

Alyssa Rosenberg on politics and culture
  • Opinion

What distinguishes these series from more self-flagellating approaches to social change is their combination of accountability and empathy.

  • Opinion

Can't we give Americans a heads-up when their entertainment is doubling as Chinese agitprop?

  • Opinion

We need more pop culture that's specifically aimed at lusty adults, conservative families and actual kids.

  • Opinion

A New York Times reporter was foremost among Stalin's lieutenants leading a crime against humanity.

  • Opinion

Next Act Cinema celebrated its first anniversary as the coronavirus hit. Now, the Black-owned theater is trying to figure out how to stay in business.

  • Opinion

“The Old Guard” and “Palm Springs" debuted recently on Netflix and Hulu, respectively.

  • Opinion

How horror, kid's movies, comedies and indie film will respond to the pandemic.

  • Stephany Folsom, Zack Stentz, Aisha Tyler, Adam Pally, Paul Scheer and Alyssa Rosenberg
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  • Opinion

Theater owners are trying to navigate inconsistent advice and the personalities of our leaders. The result is a mess.

  • Opinion

A show obsessed with time has something to offer when everything is moving forward — and more to offer when we're stuck and frustrated.

  • Opinion

'Independence Day' and 'Armageddon' are glorious nonsense. They're also a fortifying reminder that we all have something to offer in times of crisis.

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