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Richard Lawson
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.

My New Oscar Predictions
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Nov 4, 2026

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My New Oscar Predictions

It’s time to reassess the most important thing in America.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
What to Watch Instead of Election Returns

Nov 2, 2026

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What to Watch Instead of Election Returns

Forget CNN and Twitter. Spend time with these movies and shows instead.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Olivia Colman Gets Her Freak On
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Oct 30, 2026

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Olivia Colman Gets Her Freak On

You should watch ‘Wicker’ this weekend.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Falling for ‘The Gilded Age’ Yet Again
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Oct 28, 2026

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Falling for ‘The Gilded Age’ Yet Again

A review, of sorts, of the fourth season of HBO’s hit period piece.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
The Most Violent Animated Movie of the Year

Oct 26, 2026

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The Most Violent Animated Movie of the Year

Some notes on ‘Wildwood,’ plus a look at A24’s ongoing documentary success.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Two Oscar Dark Horses to See This Weekend
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Oct 23, 2026

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Two Oscar Dark Horses to See This Weekend

Recommendations for a quaint little crime movie, and a sprawling Korean drama.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Amy Adams Is in Trouble
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Oct 21, 2026

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Amy Adams Is in Trouble

Notes on ‘Klara and the Sun,’ plus a plug for one of TV’s great shows.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Nathan Fielder: Oscar Contender?

Oct 19, 2026

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Nathan Fielder: Oscar Contender?

Mulling over the awards chances of the most talked-about movie of the fall.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
‘Sense and Sensibility’ Made Me Swoon
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Oct 16, 2026

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‘Sense and Sensibility’ Made Me Swoon

Here are some weekend viewing recommendations, straight from the UK.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
You Really Should See ‘NAZA’
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Oct 14, 2026

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3 min read

You Really Should See ‘NAZA’

A damning documentary about the destruction of Gaza is as urgent as anything you’ll see this year.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Nobody Wanted to See the Facebook Movie

Oct 12, 2026

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6 min read

Nobody Wanted to See the Facebook Movie

Notes on the latest box office tallies, a recap of my weekend viewing, and a look at some upcoming features.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Does ‘Carrie’ Belong in the Social Media Age?
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Oct 9, 2026

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Does ‘Carrie’ Belong in the Social Media Age?

Notes on the new Mike Flanagan miniseries, plus another recommendation for the weekend.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
‘The Social Reckoning’: Facebook Aunt
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Oct 7, 2026

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‘The Social Reckoning’: Facebook Aunt

Thoughts on how Aaron Sorkin‘s new tech movie compares to the Sam Altman biopic ‘Artificial.’

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Dakota Johnson’s Sad ‘SNL’ Episode

Oct 5, 2026

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8 min read

Dakota Johnson’s Sad ‘SNL’ Episode

Some fretting about the latest box office tallies, thoughts on Mahershala Ali’s new film, and an age-old gripe about everyone’s favorite sketch show.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Did I Kind of Dig ‘Digger’?
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Oct 2, 2026

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Did I Kind of Dig ‘Digger’?

Well, I at least found it interesting. With that, here are your weekend recommendations.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Review: ‘War’ Is ‘Industry’ For Nice People
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Sep 30, 2026

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4 min read

Review: ‘War’ Is ‘Industry’ For Nice People

Assessing HBO’s slick and entertaining lawyer drama, premiering this week.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
The Fall Box Office Is Booming

Sep 28, 2026

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The Fall Box Office Is Booming

Analyzing this weekend’s encouraging theater receipts, plus some thoughts on a new true crime series and a first look at an Oscar hopeful.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Robert Pattinson Is Ready for ‘Primetime’
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Sep 25, 2026

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5 min read

Robert Pattinson Is Ready for ‘Primetime’

A few viewing recommendations for the weekend.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Andrew Garfield’s Big Flop
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Sep 23, 2026

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Andrew Garfield’s Big Flop

Taking a look at the theatrical bomb ‘The Uprising,’ one of the early duds of the fall season.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Can Gay Spaniards Conquer the Oscars?

Sep 21, 2026

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Can Gay Spaniards Conquer the Oscars?

Now that all the major international film festivals have concluded, let’s take a look at the state of the awards race.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Are Video Game Movies Good Now?
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Sep 18, 2026

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Are Video Game Movies Good Now?

Well, at least ‘Resident Evil’ is an enjoyable thriller. Thoughts on that, and some other new releases of the weekend, below.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Andrew Scott Is the Best Actor So Far
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Sep 16, 2026

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Andrew Scott Is the Best Actor So Far

I come to praise ‘Elsinore,’ plus some thoughts on a Korean masterpiece, Julianne Moore’s latest breakneck performance, and the glorious redemption of Alden Ehrenreich.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
The Best Movie at Toronto, So Far

Sep 14, 2026

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The Best Movie at Toronto, So Far

A few brief thoughts on Mike Leigh’s new film, plus ‘I Play Rocky’ and big turns from Sarah Paulson and Cynthia Erivo

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Can This TIFF Be Saved?
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Sep 11, 2026

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Can This TIFF Be Saved?

Things are off to a bumpy, but still optimistic, start in Toronto.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
The Most Surprising Movie At Venice . . .
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Sep 9, 2026

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6 min read

The Most Surprising Movie At Venice . . .

. . . is also not very good.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson

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Premiere Party with Richard Lawson

For lovers of high culture and delicious trash.

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