David Cronenberg

Slow-burning “Cosmopolis” will isolate audiences

After “A Dangerous Method” — which could be considered his biggest disappointment of the 2000s — David Cronenberg is back in the spotlight with “Cosmopolis,” and he’s brought along “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson. This could sound like a recipe for disaster, but Pattison sheds his bland past and clothing to help craft a damn fine drama.


Foreign editor discusses importance of interest

As a college student, Joe Kahn was uninterested in global affairs.

Over 25 years later, Kahn, now a foreign editor for The New York Times spoke to this generation about the importance of interest in international matters through a teleconference on Feb. 29.