Just one weekend to go before Trump is out of the White House! In the meantime, you can keep busy ove
Jan 15, 2021 • View in browser
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Just one weekend to go before Trump is out of the White House! In the meantime, you can keep busy over the weekend with some of our recommendations. We’ve got articles on the new Wonder Woman movie, an update to a classic character of French literature, the films of animator Bill Plympton, and more. Enjoy!
– Dan Schindel, Associate Editor for Documentary
What's New
From "Wonder Woman 1984"
From "Wonder Woman 1984"
In her secret identity as Diana Prince, Wonder Woman works at various museums. Giving a close read at how Diana acts in the DC superhero films, Sanchita Balachandran assesses how well this disguise holds up and just how good she is at her job.
Also, I reviewed Lupin, a delightful French crime series on Netflix. Though pop culture loves cycling through endless reiterations of classic characters, this update of an old literary figure stands out from the rest.
What to Stream
From "Cheatin'"
From "Cheatin'"
The Criterion Channel has a ton of features and shorts by independent animator Bill Plympton that are expiring from the platform at the end of the month. We have a guide for some of his best works.
Film at Lincoln Center is running a one-week tribute to the films of Sam Pollard, who for more than 40 years as a director, producer, editor, and professor has been an unsung chronicler of Black experiences in the US.
In this week’s video essay pick, Alfo Media delves into the fascinating world of outsider music and defends giving serious consideration to “bad” non-professional musicians.
The Beautifully Strange World of Outsider Music
The Beautifully Strange World of Outsider Music
Until we can see you in the theater again, stay safe!
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