David Edelstein appears in the following:
Two New Stories With A New-Wave Vibe
Friday, May 24, 2013
'Into Darkness,' Boldly And With A Few Twists
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Luhrmann's 'Gatsby': Bracingly Novel
Friday, May 10, 2013
'Iron Man 3': Tony Stark As Home-Brew Hero
Friday, May 03, 2013
Two Indie Directors Go Confidently Mainstream
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Tom Cruise's Latest Headed For 'Oblivion'
Monday, April 22, 2013
Terrence Malick And Every Man's Journey 'To The Wonder'
Friday, April 12, 2013
Going 'Mental' And Enjoying The Ride
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
With Vengeance And Violence, 'Olympus Has Fallen' Flat
Friday, March 22, 2013
'Oz': Neither Great Nor Powerful
Friday, March 08, 2013
A Disappointing Thriller Channels Hitchcock And Bram 'Stoker'
Friday, March 01, 2013
As Class Warfare Brews, A 'Dark Knight Rises'
Friday, July 20, 2012
Mitt Romney, American Dad
Friday, January 13, 2012
As Mitt Romney wraps up his audition to be the Republican nominee, he looks increasingly in control of everything but his image. The problem, according to New York film critic David Edelstein, is that Romney fits the role of President too well. “If you were a casting director and you ...
'Margin Call': A Movie Occupied With Wall Street
Friday, October 21, 2011
Almodovar Gets Under The 'Skin,' But How Deeply?
Friday, October 14, 2011
Context and a Movie: "The Help"
Thursday, August 11, 2011
The Help, based on the popular book by the same name, opened in movie theaters yesterday. Sheri Parks, professor of American studies at the University of Maryland and author of Fierce Angels: The Strong Black Woman in American Life and Culture, and David Edelstein, film critic for New York magazine and NPR's Fresh Air, provide historical and cultural context for the book and new feature film.
Listeners: Did you see the movie yet? Did you read the book? What are your thoughts about "The Help"? Call us or comment here!
Is Asperger's Hollywood's Disease du Jour?
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Name one film that involves someone with Asperger's syndrome. And it can't be Rain Man. Cat got your tongue? Well, after this summer season, the task might get a little easier: from animation (Mary and Max) to a rom-com (Adam), movies — and even some novels — are giving men with Asperger's the leading role. With the new interest in this autism spectrum disorder, The Takeaway is left wondering: how do such films affect the community they portray? We've asked David Corcoran and David Edelstein to help us start this conversation. Corcoran is health editor at The New York Times, where he worked on the piece about Asperger's in today's Science Times, Asperger's Syndrome, On Screen and in Life. Edelstein is chief film critic for New York Magazine.
Here's the trailer for "Max and Mary":
Boy Chases Girl in '500 Days of Summer'
Friday, July 17, 2009
A nerdy-boy-meets-beautiful-girl flick, "500 Days of Summer" invites you into a love story set in Los Angeles. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Daschanel play the lead roles in this first feature film for director Marc Webb. The Takeaway is joined by David Edelstein, chief film critic for New York Magazine, to talk about this summer not-quite-romance.
Are We Over Harry Potter ?
Thursday, July 09, 2009
When Harry Potter first hit the literary scene, the book sales were astronomical and fans would line up the night before, eager for each installment of the fantastical tale. The next movie in the Harry Potter series is set for nationwide release on July 15th and is getting excellent reviews. But as Harry and his fans get older, will the movie be a hit? David Edelstein, chief film critic for New York Magazine and Preethi Vaidyanathan, a 21-year old Harry Potter fan, join The Takeaway to discuss the perhaps not quite enduring legacy of Harry Potter.
Here's the trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which is sure to get you excited:
