‘Coco’: History Is Malleable in the Land of the Dead
byBeautiful and exciting, ‘Coco’ explores a realm of the culture, religion, and nationality of Mexico. It’s a real tour de force.
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The Genius of the ‘Dilly Dilly’ Commercial
byIn Budweiser’s ‘Dilly Dilly’ commercial is a fantasy glimpse about the rise of capitalism: the common man and common woman finally getting their chance to prosper.
The Texas Shooting: Not Every Tragedy Has a Political Solution
byThe shooter in Texas was possessed by an evil longing to cause mass death, and his weapon of choice was a gun. More gun control wouldn’t have stopped him.
People Are Complaining About iPhone X Because That’s How Innovation Works
byRemember how bad cell phone cameras and handwriting recognition once were? Innovation starts clunky, until it becomes indispensable. Now, about iPhone X….
The Nuclear War That Almost Was and the Man Who Prevented It
byStanislav Petrov was working the overnight shift on September 26, 1983 when he inadvertently saved the world from nuclear war.
10 Tips to Make the Most of Late-Summer Music Festivals
bySummer is still here. And end-of-summer concerts, baby, concerts! Music festivals and shows are still happening. Here’s how to savor them.
Falstaff Was Loved but at Great Cost
byWhat Shakespeare can–and can’t–teach us about living in the age of Trump and anti-Trump.
Last of the Mohicans Author Was a Critic of Party Politics
byPartisan politics and all the division and dishonesty they bring have been discouraging Americans for 200 years. Just ask James Fenimore Cooper.