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1/ Saw Jesus Christ Superstar starring Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert at the Hollywood Bowl last night. I shared reactionaries’ concerns about the casting but went in with an open mind. It was not the mockery they are calling it.

Immigration policy, like any other, should begin with a clear understanding of the problem we're trying to solve—and an honest reckoning with the trade-offs. The share of foreign-born residents in the U.S. has varied widely throughout our history. What matters isn’t just the

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Remarkable that he picked a bunch of classic American films that don't make the AFI list. This is, shall I say, patriotic.

Harbour Scene (1641), by Salvator Rosa

When did Concordes take off from the Louvre?

To critique the culture you have to know it, and to know art you first have to love it and care about it. Otherwise why should anyone care what you have to say?

Why won’t immigrants assimilate? Then when immigrants assimilate you post videos angry that they go to Costco and shop like everyone else.

“Conservatism is not a matter of defending global capitalism at all costs, or securing the privileges of the few against the many. It is a matter of defending civil society, maintaining autonomous institutions, & defending the citizen against the abuse of power…” Roger Scruton

Cuba shouldn’t have declared independence from Spain without a clear path to becoming a U.S. territory. It had no democratic tradition, and its political culture was too hot-headed. Without a Madisonian figure—or a big brother to lean on—it was always going to end in tragedy.

Spirit of Vatican II Boomers and convert ultra-trads might have more in common than they think

Of course there is — it’s beautiful to celebrate Mass together as a family.

I just see families buying groceries.

The Naked Gun is one of the funniest studio comedies in years – and it couldn’t come at a better time, as audiences seem ready to trade outrage for joy. | Giancarlo Sopo trib.al/0MKfwaB

Michael Mann’s ‘HEAT 2’ is facing pushback from Warner Bros. over its $170M budget, and are now exploring a co-financing deal with Apple. Leonardo DiCaprio has spoken to Mann about starring. If he signs on, the project will likely move forward. (Source: puck.news/newsletter_con…)

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