Ennio Morricone, R.I.P.
The sounds Morricone created are essential to the language of cinema.
Film & TV
Cultural Revolution vs. Constitutional Culture: The Relevance of Hamilton: An American Musical
The Hamilton musical shows the true nature of the American founding.
Breaking News: Every Actor Has Just Been Pretending All Along!
Casting directors need the freedom to cast a wide net and look for the best performance they can find — unafraid of stirring up angry social-media mobs.
Stalin, Famine, and the New York Times
Mr. Jones tells the truth about Moscow’s man at the Paper of Record.
Jaws 45 Years Later
Unlike most summer blockbusters made today, Jaws is every bit as dramatic and compelling as the best Oscar-bait.
Happy Birthday, Olivia de Havilland
The last of the great Golden Age stars turned 104 today.
Why Mae West Was Great
The PBS documentary about her succumbs to #MeToo delusions and academic jargon.