Wild Bunch showed True Grit in demythologizing the Old West
Fifty years ago, True Grit and The Wild Bunch opened in theatres. They were both westerns, but they were dramatically different in tone and intent
Read More
Author: Pat Murphy
What exactly do U.S. socialism enthusiasts have in mind?
The Nordic countries, particularly Sweden, are often trotted out as great examples of superior social systems. But a closer look at the details raises concerns
Read More
How Gene Tunney brought down a boxing legend and an era
He beat Jack Dempsey twice to become heavyweight champion – and his staid personal style foreshadowed the end of the Roaring ’20s
Read More
Jack Dempsey and the birth of the Roaring ’20s
The boxer was a prime example of the ascension of celebrity, perhaps rivalled only by baseball’s Babe Ruth
Read More
The unsung heroes of Waterloo
The Longest Afternoon, by historian Brendan Simms, provides depth, nuance and new insight
Read More