Broadcast News Broadcast News
Love and frustration behind the cameras of a TV news set.
Jan 2, 2009 / Books & the Arts / James Lardner
The Quiet Man The Quiet Man
That's John Wayne, who used to speak with his fists and has to brandish them once again to win the girl of his dreams.
Jan 2, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Manny Farber
Jaws Jaws
All it took were three mechanical sharks and a two-note tuba chorus. In the summer of 1975, the fish had the oceans to themselves.
Jan 2, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
The Battle of Algiers The Battle of Algiers
Gillo Pontecorvo's realistic recreation of Algeria's struggle for independence against France remains one of the most influential political films ever made.
Jan 2, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Harold Clurman
The Blackboard Jungle The Blackboard Jungle
A film about juvenile delinquency left kids dancing in the aisles to devil's music--Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock"--and the rock 'n' roll generation was spawned.
Jan 2, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
‘Bush Shoes’ Become a Big Hit Abroad ‘Bush Shoes’ Become a Big Hit Abroad
The Turkish manufacturer that made the shoe that an Iraqi journalist threw at Bush earlier this month has been inundated by several hundred thousand orders.
Jan 2, 2009 / Countdown
A Day at the Races A Day at the Races
Who doesn't love a hot tootsie-frootsie ice cream?
Jan 2, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Mark Van Doren
To Live and Die in Gaza To Live and Die in Gaza
As Israel’s bombardment of Gaza continues, a Nation contributor with roots in the region gives voice to the on-the-ground experience of those who have endured the attacks.
Jan 2, 2009 / Feature / Laila Al-Arian
The View From Tel Aviv The View From Tel Aviv
Israel's attack on Gaza has benefited the current leadership, especially Defense Minister Ehud Barak, in pre-election polling. But do they have an exit strategy?
Jan 2, 2009 / Feature / Hillel Schenker
Gandhi Gandhi
Ben Kingsley's channeled Mohandas Gandhi so deeply that it's difficult to view pictures of the sainted Indian leader without thinking of the actor.
Jan 2, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch