Kristen Meinzer appears in the following:
Hollywood Zooms In on Income Inequality
Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Whether it's "The Hunger Games" or the new indie film "Snowpiercer,” divisions between a powerful ruling class and society's poorest continue to dominate Hollywood dialogue.
A One Percenter Prepares for the Pitchforks
Monday, December 01, 2014
Nick Hanauer is an unapologetic capitalist, and he says it's the responsibility of others like him to restore a middle class before the vitriol comes his way.
The Sporkful's Tips for Eating Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Dan Pashman, host of WNYC's Sporkful podcast, shares his best tips on how to eat your Thanksgiving dinner.
'Penguins of Madagascar,' 'Horrible Bosses 2,' 'The Imitation Game,' and More!
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
It's Black Friday! What better time to watch good movies, bad movies, and maybe sit around in your sweatpants?
The Unusual Story of WWII Code-Breaker Alan Turing
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
The film "The Imitation Game" opens this weekend and tells the story about the mathematician Alan Turing, who helped break Nazi coded messages but was punished for his homosexuality.
Thanksgiving Movie Trivia Quiz
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
This week, communities across the country will celebrate Thanksgiving. If you need to pass the time in between family photos and the big meal, take our Thanksgiving movie trivia quiz.
The Sporkful's Tips for Cooking Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
WNYC's Dan Pashman gives his tips on how to make and save a great Thanksgiving dinner. One secret? Don't try to do everything and pour yourself a nice drink.
The Sporkful's Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving
Monday, November 24, 2014
Are you a missionary or a martyr? Dan Pashman, host of The Sporkful podcast, shares his favorite tips for hosting Thanksgiving.
Amy Sedaris Loves Family Fights at the Holidays
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Amy Sedaris offers advice on dealing with family who are drunk or confrontational at the holidays. Plus, Radiolab's Robert Krulwich on the time a turkey fell in love with his wife.
The Takeaway Weekender: Tips For Hosting, Cooking & Eating Thanksgiving
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Welcome to The Takeaway weekender!
'Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1,' 'Pulp,' Thanksgiving Sweatpants & Movie Therapy
Friday, November 21, 2014
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and Rafer and Kristen are rubbing their stomachs. Fortunately, there's both hunger and supermarkets on the big screens, vying for some attention.
From One Direction to Rita Ora, Taking on Ebola With an Iconic Christmas Song
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
A new remake of the 1984 charity hit, “Do They Know It’s Christmas," centers on Ebola and features a whole new celebrity line-up, including One Direction, Bono, Rita Ora, and others.
Novelist Richard Ford on 'Let Me Be Frank With You'
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Ford discusses his latest novel in the Frank Bascombe series. Ford explains what he’s learned from his most famous character.
Why A Turkey Is Like A Tube Of Toothpaste
Monday, November 17, 2014
Serious Eats' Kenji Lopez-Alt discusses the science of turkey cookery, Slate's L.V. Anderson talks vegetarian options, and OTM's Brooke Gladstone shows us how not to make dessert.
'The Theory of Everything,' 'Foxcatcher,' 'Beyond the Lights,' 'Dumb and Dumber To,' Sweatpants & Listener Mail
Friday, November 14, 2014
If you doubted it was Oscar season, we have two words for you: "Dumb and Dumber To."
How To Win Thanksgiving (HINT: Nicer napkins, fewer nuts)
Monday, November 10, 2014
We're conquering Thanksgiving anxiety with help from Mo Rocca and NY Times food editor Sam Sifton. Sneak preview: More cloth napkins, fewer mixed nuts.
'Interstellar,' 'Horns,' 'Big Hero 6,' Sweatpants, and Listener Mail
Friday, November 07, 2014
How important is logic in a movie? And when is a family actually a cult? Rafer and Kristen contemplate this and other big questions on this week's Movie Date.
'Nightcrawler,' 'Laggies,' 'Before I Go to Sleep,' 'Olive Kitteridge,' 'Mike Tyson Mysteries,' and Angry Listener Mail
Friday, October 31, 2014
It's a haunted Halloween Movie Date with a wide range of creepy options, from an amnesia suspense flick to a sociopath-centered thriller.
Movie Date's Scariest Sounding Films
Friday, October 31, 2014
Kristen Meinzer and Rafer Guzman, co-hosts of The Takeaway’s Movie Date podcast, delve into some frightening sounds in the film industry with some of their favorite scary movie audio.
Primus Plays Wonka In Concert; Movie Date's Scariest Sounding Films
Friday, October 31, 2014
Primus performs songs from its Willy Wonka-inspired album in The Greene Space. Kristen Meinzer and Rafer Guzman of the Movie Date podcast talk about the movies with the scariest sounds.
