It Happened One Night It Happened One Night
What happened was Clark Gable doffed his shirt to reveal his bare chest, prompting the second great crash of the Depression: in undershirt sales.
Dec 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / William Troy
For Whom the Bell Tolls For Whom the Bell Tolls
Some feared a film of Hemingway's novel about the Spanish Civil War would take too strong a stance against fascism. They didn't know Hollywood.
Dec 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / James Agee
Say Good Night, Charlie Say Good Night, Charlie
Cutting Charlie Rangel loose would prove just how serious Obama is about transforming Washington's toxic culture of self-enrichment.
Dec 23, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Thin Blue Line The Thin Blue Line
Using innovative, slow-motion re-enactments, Errol Morris cast new light on the murder of a Dallas policeman. As a result, the man wrongly convicted of the crime went free.
Dec 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Fredric Paul Smoler
Fantasia Fantasia
When Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck gave way to Bach and Beethoven, the results were as far out as Pluto.
Dec 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Franz Hoellering
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Steven Spielberg's imaginary childhood friend brought to life, voiced by an aging actress with a two-pack-a-day cigarette habit.
Dec 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Robert Hatch
Redoing Globalization Redoing Globalization
The economic crisis was caused by world trade imbalances just as much as domestic problems.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Sherle R. Schwenninger
How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy
The Obama administration simply cannot afford a confrontation with Russia, given the challenges we face elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
A Last Chance at Middle East Peace? A Last Chance at Middle East Peace?
The two-state solution for Israel-Palestine will disappear for good if Obama doesn't move fast.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Henry Siegman
Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal
The removal of US troops must be prompt, complete and coupled with smart diplomacy.