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Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson is a critic and culture writer based in Brooklyn, NY. He was the chief critic at Vanity Fair from 2013-2025. Richard has also written for The Guardian, The Hollywood Reporter, and Gawker. His novel, All We Can Do Is Wait, was published in 2018.

‘The Traitors’ Recap: Conniving, Commiserating Colton

Jan 16, 2026

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15 min read

‘The Traitors’ Recap: Conniving, Commiserating Colton

Two more episodes dropped last night, and so did a few players.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
What to Watch This Weekend, British Zombie Mystery Edition

Jan 14, 2026

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8 min read

What to Watch This Weekend, British Zombie Mystery Edition

This weekend you could get terrified in England, get sad in England, or do both in a pretend England.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
So, Are We All Betting on the Golden Globes Now?

Jan 12, 2026

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11 min read

So, Are We All Betting on the Golden Globes Now?

Here are some thoughts about last night’s awards ceremony.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
‘The Traitors’ Recaps Have Begun

Jan 9, 2026

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27 min read

‘The Traitors’ Recaps Have Begun

Here’s a writeup of the first three episodes of The Traitors US season four!

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
What You Should Watch This Weekend

Jan 8, 2026

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10 min read

What You Should Watch This Weekend

Your favorite doctor show is back, and a chimpanzee is really angry (in a fun, gory way!)

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
The Critics Choose Timothée

Jan 5, 2026

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9 min read

The Critics Choose Timothée

And other Critics Choice Awards observations.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
16 Movies I’m Dying to See This Year

Jan 2, 2026

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14 min read

16 Movies I’m Dying to See This Year

From potential blockbusters to international art-house indies.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
What I Learned in 2025

Dec 31, 2025

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8 min read

What I Learned in 2025

A little New Year's message from your party host.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
8 Pitches for Movies About 2025

Dec 29, 2025

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10 min read

8 Pitches for Movies About 2025

Here are eight ideas for films based on events from the last year. Pick up the phone, Hollywood!

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
On Loving ‘Heated Rivalry’ Earnestly

Dec 26, 2025

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9 min read

On Loving ‘Heated Rivalry’ Earnestly

Which isn’t embarrassing . . . right?

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
My Favorite Performances of 2025

Dec 24, 2025

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18 min read

My Favorite Performances of 2025

Here are (some of) the best star turns I saw on screens and on stage this year.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
The Best Picture Frontrunners Right Now

Dec 22, 2025

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9 min read

The Best Picture Frontrunners Right Now

With a little help from you, dear readers, here are some thoughts on the current Oscar race.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
What to Watch: Christmas Week Edition

Dec 19, 2025

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9 min read

What to Watch: Christmas Week Edition

From singing religious nuts to singing Neil Diamond nuts, here’s a helpful viewing guide.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Is Too Little, Too Soon

Dec 17, 2025

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8 min read

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Is Too Little, Too Soon

James Cameron’s third Pandora film finds an old master failing to show us new tricks.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
The Boys Are Back: ‘Is This Thing On?’ and ‘Marty Supreme’

Dec 15, 2025

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9 min read

The Boys Are Back: ‘Is This Thing On?’ and ‘Marty Supreme’

Some musings about two of the last big releases of the year that aren’t about blue aliens.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
What You Should Watch This Weekend

Dec 12, 2025

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9 min read

What You Should Watch This Weekend

A murder mystery, a family drama, and a star-studded cooking competition.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
‘Ella McCay’ Won’t Win the Popular Vote

Dec 10, 2025

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8 min read

‘Ella McCay’ Won’t Win the Popular Vote

On James L. Brooks’s first film in 15 years.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
The 21 Best Movies of 2025

Dec 8, 2025

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19 min read

The 21 Best Movies of 2025

These were my favorite films of the year, from romcoms to desert raves gone awry.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
A Big Bold Beautiful Newsletter Journey

Dec 1, 2025

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5 min read

A Big Bold Beautiful Newsletter Journey

Welcome to Premiere Party, by Richard Lawson.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson

Premiere Party with Richard Lawson

Join the party! Subscribe for access to Richard’s latest reviews, awards analysis, TV recaps, and more.

Premiere Party with Richard Lawson

For lovers of high culture and delicious trash.

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