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• Hrabal, Orwell, and the Long Hangover of History10/08/2025
  While reading Down and Out in Paris and London, I reached the description of the plongeurs’ pub party in Chapter XVII. The scene immediately reminded me of Hrabal’s work: a gathering of picturesque figures in a dirty, underground bistro at the foot of the Hôtel des Trois Moineaux, sharing the joy of their collective intoxication:… Read more: Hrabal, Orwell, and the Long Hangover of History
• The King, the Void, and the Seduction of Screens02/06/2025
  Charlie Chaplin’s A King in New York (1957) is certainly not considered his masterpiece. In fact, to a contemporary audience, it may even feel somewhat tedious and overly calculated. Yet, more than half a century after its premiere, the film has aged in intriguing ways. It now appears to have matured, revealing unexpected depth and… Read more: The King, the Void, and the Seduction of Screens
• Who Are the Snowflakes Now?05/05/2025
  Donald Trump has just announced a 100% tariff on foreign films. “Hollywood is dying a very fast death,” he claims, suggesting this is the result of a “concerted effort by other Nations, and, therefore, a National Security threat”. You could see it as just another round in his ongoing trade wars with the world. But… Read more: Who Are the Snowflakes Now?

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