July 2023
- Opinion
- Cinema
The real story of Oppenheimer and Einstein’s unlikely friendship
Dynamic but psychologically disturbed, Robert Oppenheimer became close after the war to the much older Albert Einstein, who he admired but saw as unworldly.
- Boris Starling
Actors announce historic strike in Hollywood shut down
Matt Damon and Emily Blunt left the opening of their premiere “Oppenheimer” as actors prepared to join writers on strike.
- Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski
January 2022
- Opinion
- Cryptocurrencies
Matt Damon’s crypto ad is more than just cringeworthy
The fact that even a man known for his philanthropy and keeping a low profile appears susceptible to the lure of crypto makes it all seem more sinister.
- Jemima Kelly
October 2021
James Bond is back, but cinema-going remains shaken
The only movies attracting sizeable attention in cinemas are big-budget franchise films.
- Brooks Barnes
August 2021
From doughnuts to fines in US vaccine drive
The US is taking a harder approach to reaching vaccination targets, with some states handing out fines for not wearing a mask and demanding frequent testing for the unvaccinated.
- Updated
- Matthew Cranston
January 2020
Jeff Bezos: Star-struck in Hollywood
When it comes to TV and movies, the famously frugal billionaire shows he’s no more capable of dispassion than anyone else.
- Franklin Foer