Alison Willmore

film critic for New York Magazine and Vulture VIA

Alison Willmore on KCRW

Critics review the latest film releases: “Kraven the Hunter,” “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” “The End,” and “September 5.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Kraven the Hunter,’ ‘The End,’ ‘September 5’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Kraven the Hunter,” “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,” “The End,” and “September 5.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Red One,” “The World According to Allee Willis,” “All We Imagine as Light,” and “Hot Frosty.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Red One,’ ‘All We Imagine as Light’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Red One,” “The World According to Allee Willis,” “All We Imagine as Light,” and “Hot Frosty.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “Joker: Folie a Deux,” “Salem's Lot,” “It's What's Inside,” and “The Outrun.”

Weekend film reviews: ‘Joker: Folie a Deux,’ ‘Salem’s Lot’

Critics review the latest film releases: “Joker: Folie a Deux,” “Salem's Lot,” “It's What's Inside,” and “The Outrun.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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