William Bibbiani

film critic, and co-host of the podcasts Canceled Too Soon and Critically Acclaimed

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Critics review “The Lovebirds,” a murder-mystery romance on Netflix starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani; “Blood Machines,” about two people who try to find a machine that escaped…

‘The Lovebirds’: How’s the chemistry between Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani?

Critics review “The Lovebirds,” a murder-mystery romance on Netflix starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani; “Blood Machines,” about two people who try to find a machine that escaped…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For people sheltering in place, our critics recommend movies that might be falling under the radar: “Portrait Of A Lady On Fire” (Hulu), set in 1770 France, in which a painter observes…

‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is one of the best movies of the decade, critic says

For people sheltering in place, our critics recommend movies that might be falling under the radar: “Portrait Of A Lady On Fire” (Hulu), set in 1770 France, in which a painter observes…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Our critics review “The Invisible Man,” a thriller starring Elizabeth Moss, based on the classic science fiction novel by H.G.

‘Invisible Man’ film: #MeToo twist on classic H.G. Wells novel

Our critics review “The Invisible Man,” a thriller starring Elizabeth Moss, based on the classic science fiction novel by H.G.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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