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A 'May December' to Remember?Plus: Bob Iger pivots on Disney's political problems.

Dec 5

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From Nicolas Coppola to Nicolas Cage Zach Schonfeld on his new book, 'How Coppola Became Cage.'

Dec 2

Plus: A cagey assignment!

Dec 1

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Do Great Directors Need to Be Consistently Great?On this Friday’s episode, Alyssa, Peter and I discussed the importance of consistency when it comes to great directors. Should we only consider the…

Dec 1

We’re still living in the world that emerged from his paradoxes.

Dec 1

Peter Brown’s remarkable memoir attests to the extraordinary powers of imagination he used to reconceive the study of late antiquity.

Dec 1

Is it possible to reinvigorate the virtues that characterized the old American elite at its best, while leaving their vices behind?

Dec 1

Class and coveting in ‘Saltburn,’ starring Barry Keoghan.

Nov 30

In Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon,’ you expect epic and get epic. You don’t quite expect the comedy.

Nov 29

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Is 'Napoleon' an Epic Wonder or Blunder?Plus: Should the lead of 'Scream VII' have been fired for anti-Israel comments?

Nov 28

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Charlie Chaplin's Life in Exile Scott Eyman on his new book, 'Charlie Chaplin Vs. America'

Nov 25

Staying grateful even for dinnertime disagreements and unsettling uncles.

Nov 23

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