David Edelstein

New York magazine

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David Edelstein is the chief film critic for New York magazine, as well as the film critic for NPR's Fresh Air and CBS Sunday Morning.

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There was a lot of confusion onstage after the envelope mixup that led Faye Dunaway to accidentally announce “La La Land” as Best Picture. “Moonlight” was the actual winner.

Fallout from Oscars mixup, and significance of 'Moonlight's' win

There was a lot of confusion onstage after the envelope mixup that led Faye Dunaway to accidentally announce “La La Land” as Best Picture. “Moonlight” was the actual winner.

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