Erich von Stroheim’s Spectacular Art Is Back
A new restoration of Stroheim’s unfinished 1929 drama “Queen Kelly” spotlights his reckless directorial career, which, though brief, is one of the greatest of all
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A new restoration of Stroheim’s unfinished 1929 drama “Queen Kelly” spotlights his reckless directorial career, which, though brief, is one of the greatest of all
Robert Kagan discusses the potential threats to democracy posed by the 2026 election, emphasizing the need for vigilance and proactive measures to safeguard electoral integrity.
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We are one year into Trump’s second term. And it feels like so much has happened – more than the human mind, or the country, can absorb. But how much has Trump really accomplished? What policies have changed the country in a way that will last? My guest Yuval Levin is one of the smartest thinkers on the right, and his verdict is: not that much. “There’s an important story to tell about the absence of action in the past year, too,” he tells me. Levin is the director of social, cultural and con...
Ukraine's most famous writer dreams of a time when he can stop documenting the conflict and focus on fiction
The article critiques Labour's missteps in implementing digital ID, highlighting concerns over privacy, accessibility, and the potential impact on voter engagement and trust in the electoral process.
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