David Malitz

Washington, D.C.

Deputy features editor overseeing coverage of culture, arts, entertainment.

Education: University of Maryland, BA in Journalism, 2002

Since 2014, David Malitz has been deputy editor in The Washington Post's Features department, overseeing coverage including culture, arts and entertainment. He has been with The Post since 2004 and was previously pop culture editor and a staff writer for the Weekend section.
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If a human being was capable of feeling it, David Berman could write it and render it profound

Remembering the Silver Jews and Purple Mountains frontman, one of the most gifted lyricists of his — or any — generation.

August 8, 2019

David Berman was the cult musician who went away for 10 years. What made him finally come back?

What has the leader of Silver Jews been up to? It’s a long story.

June 3, 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ finale recap: How did it end for Daenerys, Jon Snow and ‘The Iron Throne’?

The fallout from Daenerys's destruction of King's Landing and the answer to who sits on the Iron Throne.

May 20, 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ recap: ‘The Bells’ rang and King’s Landing changed forever

In the penultimate episode of the series, the death toll rises and Daenerys makes a decision with lasting consequences.

May 13, 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ recap: Setting the stage for the final battle

With the Night King defeated, Daenerys and Jon turn their attention to Cersei and King's Landing.

May 6, 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ recap: Who won the Battle of Winterfell?

Fallout from the most anticipated episode of the show ... ever?

April 29, 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ recap: ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ on the final night before battle

The final season's second episode was probably the single least violent episode of “Thrones” to date.

April 22, 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ recap: In ‘Winterfell,’ Jon Snow returns home and learns the truth

In the highly anticipated final season premiere, Jon Snow and Daenerys arrive in Winterfell to try to raise an army, while Jon is on the receiving end of some life-changing information.

April 15, 2019

NBA roundtable: Venting about these dang Wizards edition

It's been quite a week to follow the Wizards. Let's get it all out.

November 21, 2018

Always different, always the same: Mark E. Smith of the Fall was a cranky, uncompromising genius

There is no such thing as a casual fan of the Fall. Here's why the late frontman inspired cult following.

January 25, 2018