Alison Willmore appears in the following:
What to Watch at the Movies (2025 Summer Preview)
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
As summer kicks off, a fresh wave of films is hitting screens big and small. Vulture film critic Alison Willmore joins us to break down her list of films to see in the next few weeks,...
The Best Holiday Movies
Friday, December 23, 2022
What is the best holiday movie? How do you actually define a holiday movie?
The Most Anticipated Films of 2022
Monday, January 10, 2022
We're joined by Vulture film critic Alison Willmore to preview the most anticipated films expected to come out in 2022.
Vulture's Best Films of 2021
Monday, December 27, 2021
'Vulture' film critic Alison Willmore joins us to share her picks for the best films of 2021.
A Critic's Take on 'Spencer'
Thursday, November 04, 2021
Alison Willmore joins to talk her review of Pablo Larraín's 'Spencer.'
Review/Preview: The Summer's Best Movies
Monday, August 02, 2021
Vulture film critic Alison Willmore joins us for the next installment of our ongoing series, "Review/Preview."
2020's Best Films
Monday, December 28, 2020
Alison Willmore on the year’s best films for “AOI + NY Magazine’s Best of 2020” series.
Vulture's Best Movies of 2019
Monday, December 30, 2019
Alison Willmore, film critic at Vulture, discusses the Best Movies of 2019.
Can 'Joker' Turn Internet Outrage into Box Office Success?
Thursday, October 03, 2019
The Takeaway speaks with Newsday’s Rafer Guzman and New York Magazine’s Alison Willmore about "Joker" and whether the outrage surrounding its release is overblown or justified.
Tarantino's Treatment of Women in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and Beyond
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Director Quentin Tarantino is out with a new movie that raises familiar questions about his treatment of women and female characters.
Can Hollywood Reverse a Slow Summer Movie Season?
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Hollywood’s reliance on sequels and reboots has not succeeded with audiences this summer. The Takeaway looks at whether the film industry can turn things around in the coming months.
'Booksmart' Marks a Wave of More Progressive Teen Films
Thursday, May 23, 2019
This Friday, Olivia Wilde's directorial debut, "Booksmart," hits theaters. It comes as part of a recent wave of teen movies that take a more modern look at high school relationships.
Can 'Captain Marvel' Stand Up to Weighty Expectations?
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
'Captain Marvel' is the first movie from Marvel Studios to be headlined solely by a female superhero. The Takeaway speaks with two critics about whether the film lives up to the hype.
The New Congress, Film Critics Circle, Digital Teens
Thursday, January 03, 2019
John O'Connor & Christina Greer on Congress' new freshman class. Eric Kohn & Alison Willmore on the NYFCC's picks for award season. Jeffrey Lane on "The Digital Street."
Rewatching Teen Flicks of the 80s with Modern Eyes
Thursday, October 04, 2018
What were teenagers like Brett Kavanaugh watching in the 80s? Many of the popular films of that time normalize rape culture.
A Cultural Roundup of the Horror Film Genre
Thursday, June 14, 2018
This week, Newsday film critic Rafer Guzman is joined by Alison Willmore, critic and culture writer for Buzzfeed News where they'll explore the horror film genre.