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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.

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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6 min read

‘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’
LockSimple

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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6 min read

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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9 min read

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?
LockSimple

Sep 18, 2026

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6 min read

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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6 min read

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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6 min read

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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6 min read

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
What the Hell Is Going On with Best Actress?

Sep 7, 2026

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6 min read

What the Hell Is Going On with Best Actress?

A few notes from Venice (the Oasis movie is great!), and then a deeper dive into a shockingly quiet Oscar category.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Robert Pattinson’s Oscar Journey Begins
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Sep 5, 2026

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6 min read

Robert Pattinson’s Oscar Journey Begins

Notes from Venice on the Chris Hansen biopic ‘Primetime,’ Paul Schrader’s latest oddity, and the festival party scene.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Venice Diary: The Mara Sisters Have Landed
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Sep 3, 2026

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7 min read

Venice Diary: The Mara Sisters Have Landed

Thoughts on Kate and Rooney in ‘Bucking Fastard,’ John Malkovich in ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ and Netflix’s great festival hope.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Tom Cruise Will Never Die

Aug 31, 2026

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7 min read

Tom Cruise Will Never Die

Thoughts on the ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel, an update on plane movies, and a weird YouTube channel I found.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Reviewing My Plane Movies, Pt. 1
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Aug 28, 2026

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5 min read

Reviewing My Plane Movies, Pt. 1

Some exhausted thoughts from a waylaid traveler.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Seeking Jacob Elordi for the End of the World
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Aug 26, 2026

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7 min read

Seeking Jacob Elordi for the End of the World

A look at three new releases of the week, including Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars,’ plus a note on an icon’s passing.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Dream

Aug 24, 2026

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8 min read

Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Dream

Parsing the news about a royal’s return to acting, plus a new true crime series, and a first look at ‘Club Kid.’

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
What I Watched for Fun This Week
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Aug 21, 2026

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8 min read

What I Watched for Fun This Week

There’s no high-profile new stuff to recommend this weekend, so let me dig into the obscurity of my personal viewing files.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
A Terrific Film About Gen Z Anxiety
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Aug 19, 2026

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5 min read

A Terrific Film About Gen Z Anxiety

‘It Ends’ is a wrenching allegory for a generation of Americans feeling hopeless about their future.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Adam Sandler’s Successful Nepo Project

Aug 17, 2026

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7 min read

Adam Sandler’s Successful Nepo Project

A burgeoning family business has sprouted up on Netflix. Plus, some thoughts on the new superhero show.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
You Must See Anne Hathaway’s Dinosaur Movie
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Aug 14, 2026

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7 min read

You Must See Anne Hathaway’s Dinosaur Movie

‘The End of Oak Street’ is weird and dark and fun, while ‘Tony’ is a way better than average biopic.

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Richard Lawson
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