In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel “Shōgun” was turned into a TV miniseries, some 33% of American households with a television tuned in. It quickly became one of the most…
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Despite its big night at the Oscars, ‘Oppenheimer’ is a disappointment and a lost opportunity
With 13 Oscars nominations and seven wins – including best picture – “Oppenheimer” was the star of the 96th Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster, which told the story of the making of…
‘Oppenheimer’ is a disappointment − and a lost opportunity
With 13 Oscar nominations, all signs point to “Oppenheimer” as the star of the 96th Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster about the making of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima…
The Russia-Ukraine War has caused a staggering amount of cultural destruction – both seen and unseen
War doesn’t just destroy lives. It also tears at the fabric of culture. And in the case of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now about to enter its third year, the remarkable…
Why Kurt Vonnegut’s advice to college graduates still matters today
Kurt Vonnegut didn’t deliver the famous “Wear Sunscreen” graduation speech published in the Chicago Tribune that was often mistakenly attributed to the celebrated author. But he could have. Over his lifetime, he…