From Critics at Large: Steve Spielberg's Blockbusters

Welcome to the New Yorker Radio Hour. I'm Adam Howard, one of the producers on the show. And we have a special treat just for you. The New Yorkers culture podcast, Critics at Large, is doing a deep dive into the extraordinary career of director Steven Spielberg. This month Spielberg debuted his first feature film in four years, disclosure day. Which is being hailed as a return to his sci fi blockbuster roots.

With a bit of social commentary thrown in too. On this episode hosts Vinston Cunningham, Alex Schwartz, And Naomi Fry. All discuss their own personal blind spots and Spielberg's formidable filmography. Please enjoy their takes on arguably the most commercially successful filmmaker of all time.

This is Critics at Large, a podcast from the New Yorker. I'm Alec Schwartz. I'm Nomi Fry. And I'm Vincent Cunning. Each week on this show we make sense of what's happening in the culture right now and Now we got there. Let me paint you a picture. Please.

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