Alynda Wheat Title: Former Movie Critic Education: University of California, Berkeley, Harvard University Alynda Wheat is a former movie critic at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2016.She joined PEOPLE in 2010.Before joining PEOPLE, Alynda was a senior writer for Entertainment Weekly from 2003 to 2009 and a writer-reporter for Fortune magazine from 2000 to 2003. Experience Alynda Wheat is a former movie critic at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2016.Before joining PEOPLE in 2010, Alynda was a senior writer for Entertainment Weekly from 2003 to 2009 and a writer-reporter for Fortune magazine from 2000 to 2003. She graduated with a master's degree in journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor's in political science and government from Harvard University. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.