Articles of Note

The Brothers Mankiewicz. Both Herman and Joseph set out to conquer Hollywood. Instead, Hollywood conquered Herman. How did Joseph manage to thrive?... more »

New Books

Existentialism in the ring. After Gordon Marino found no success as a boxer, Kierkegaard’s works led him back to philosophy — and saved his life... more »

Essays & Opinions

Minority writing is suffused with the agony of being misunderstood. What happens, Hua Hsu wonders, when it joins the cultural mainstream?... more »