Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post

Lili Loofbourow

Washington Post

Oakland, CA, United States

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Past:
  • Washington Post
  • The Week
  • The Guardian
  • The Hairpin

Past articles by Lili:

“The Morning Show” is back for a third season, and fluffier than ever

“The Morning Show,” now in its third season, tackles serious stuff so genially you forget you’re supposed to care. → Read More

“The Changeling” is a dark take on parenting that tries to do too much

The mythic scope of parenthood was due for an ambitious, contemporary treatment. But “The Changeling” falls short, despite its brilliant ingredients. → Read More

'Only Murders in the Building' regains its confidence for Season 3

The third season of "Only Murders in the Building" is a pleasant surprise: less frenetic, more confident and more character-driven. → Read More

"Reservation Dogs," now in its final season, is one of the best dramedies around

Now in its third and final season, Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi’s "Reservation Dogs" felt like it was just getting started. → Read More

"Dark Winds" second season gets dangerously personal

In its second season, "Dark Winds" sketches compelling psychological arcs but falters when it comes to plot. → Read More

Steven Soderbergh has two shows out, but little to say

With “Full Circle” and “Command Z,” director Steven Soderbergh proves he still a master of style, if not substance → Read More

In ‘Barry’s’ final season, a twisted show reveals the biggest twist yet

"Barry," Alec Berg and Bill Hader’s tragi-farcical HBO series, raises the stakes as its final season reaches its midpoint. → Read More

John Mulaney still wants you to like him in his new Netflix special

The comedian’s new Netflix special, “John Mulaney: Baby J,” promised to be a raw look at his demons. It’s hilarious, but it’s not that. → Read More

‘Mrs. Davis’ will make your head explode

The new Peacock show is like nothing you’ve ever seen, made up of everything you’ve ever seen. → Read More

HBO's ‘Succession’ goes for the kill

The boar is finally on the floor. → Read More

Has Showtime's ‘Yellowjackets’ bitten off more than it can chew?

The Showtime drama offers a meaty platter of cannibalism, angst and trope-breaking. But whether the flavors are complementary remains to be seen. → Read More

‘The Consultant’: A deliciously creepy star turn for Christoph Waltz

The eight-episode psychological thriller draws on the actor’s trademark malevolent courtesy. → Read More

‘Party Down’: Still unprofessional, still a good time

The beloved Starz comedy returns after 13 years, and it’ll still give you a rockin’ buzz. → Read More

Apple TV Plus's “Hello Tomorrow!” wants to dream but makes you snore

The Billy Crudup-starring Apple TV Plus retrofuturistic show can’t decide if it’s drama, comedy or satire — so it ends up being nothing. → Read More

Why Iron Man was the most pivotal movie of the last decade

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Thanos is America

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The mysterious Christian symbolism of Westworld

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Curtis Sittenfeld's 6 favorite books with strong-willed female protagonists

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The lessons of Bill Cosby's dizzying downfall

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Killing Eve's lethal femininity

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