Sir Ridley Scott and the subtle art of not giving a damn
There is a refreshing new emphasis in his films on black comedy and absurdism
France
Monday
The grievance games of the left
Since the French Revolution, left-wing politics have been essentially about revenge
Wednesday
A culinary tour of southern France and northern Spain
The French love their oysters, and those from Arcachon are considered among the best
Thursday
How they treat trans children across the pond
A recent NHS directive exposes US insanity on the issue
Friday
Does Johnny Depp have a future in Hollywood?
This most quixotic of performers doesn’t seem at all bothered by his fall from grace
Thursday
After decades of waiting, China goes on the diplomatic offensive
From high-profile visits to brokering international agreements, Xi is riding high
Tuesday
Macron’s China controversy is a big nothingburger
His latest interview confirms what we already know: he wants his fellow Europeans to grow a spine
Marine Le Pen takes on the king of Europe
The French election is down to her and Macron, with high stakes for the rest of the world
Saturday
Macron tries to be the Xi whisperer
You can’t blame him for trying, even if he will be leaving Beijing disappointed
Sunday
The delusion that unites Biden and Macron
Why risk damage to the Franco-American relationship over electric cars?
Wednesday
The Europeans are complaining, again
They’re annoyed that American companies are making money defending them
Monday
Europe is more bark than bite on Ukraine
The Continent is still relying on the US for its security
Saturday
Dear America: moving to Europe won’t solve all your problems
Shock: TikTok doesn’t have all the answers
Friday
Russia slogs through the Donbas
Ukrainian victory hinges on Western supplies of artillery and ammunition
Friday
Zelensky is the star of the Cannes Festival
Cannes is back, bébé
Wednesday
The failure of Marine Le Pen
And the surprising success of Emmanuel Macron
Wednesday
Is France set for another Le Pen-Macron showdown?
The incumbent’s victory is not yet in the bag
Sunday
The heady reds of Avignon
The big three grapes in a typical Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre
Wednesday
The art of the Covid protest song
They are angry at vaccines mandates, vaccine passports, but mostly at government highhandedness
Monday
Kudos to Macron for going to Moscow
Americans demand that Europe take charge of its own defense yet chide the French for doing just that?
