Amy Nicholson

host of the podcast Unspooled and film reviewer for the New York Times

Guest

Host of the podcast The Canon; Former chief film critic for LA Weekly. 

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Critics review the latest film releases: “Alice, Darling,” “Women Talking,” “Missing,” and “When You Finish Saving the World.”

‘Alice, Darling’: Bad romance can affect relationship with your friends

Critics review the latest film releases: “Alice, Darling,” “Women Talking,” “Missing,” and “When You Finish Saving the World.”

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Critics review the latest film releases: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘EO.’

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is a bloated, but gorgeous, rehash of first film, says critic

Critics review the latest film releases: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘EO.’

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Menu,” “She Said,” “The Inspection,” “Bones and All.”

‘The Menu’ has lush appearance but tired jokes, says critic

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Menu,” “She Said,” “The Inspection,” “Bones and All.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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