Articles of Note

Becoming a brand name, Damien Hirst says, ?is an important part of life.' But his brand has cratered. He broke the rules of the art market... more »


New Books

Joseph Roth was among the last of the cosmopolitan Europeans, a type that did not survive World War II. He died in a shabby Paris hotel... more »


Essays & Opinions

Want to make it as a writer in Hollywood? Understand this: Screenwriting is a craft, not an art; its values are commercial, not aesthetic... more »