Why Hollywood As We Know It Is Already Over
Technology giants and startups disrupting traditional media businesses is nothing new. In the film industry the signs are there, but it appears not everyone is willing to see them.
How Tom Wolfe Became Tom Wolfe
The celebrated writer Tom Wolfe died on Monday. Michael Lewis’s 2015 profile went deep into his biography and his writing to tell his story.
“F—ing Sith Lord,” “Horrific Leakers,” and “Berserkazoid Craziness”: The Mooch Recalls His Brief Shining Fortnight at the Center of American Politics
This piece reads like so much political gossip, but it is a truly remarkable example of the genre – mainly due to short-lived White House staffer Anthony Scaramucci’s filter-free volubility and talent for name calling.
Exiles on Pennsylvania Avenue: How Jared and Ivanka Were Repelled by Washington’s Elite
The story of Jared and Ivanka’s adventures in Washington.
Strong and Stable My Arse: How Theresa May Blew the British General Election
An analysis of the unexpected election result and how it came to pass.
A Case So Cold It Was Blue
A detailed look at how the LAPD cracked a 23-year-old cold case that reads like a television police procedural, complete with multiple competing theories, missing evidence, and a friendly chat with detectives that turns into a cat and mouse interrogation.
How Ex-Spy Christopher Steele Compiled His Explosive Trump-Russia Dossier
The story of how the controversial dossier on President Trump was researched and compiled.
“I Have Power”: Is Steve Bannon Running for President?
An illuminating profile of Steve Bannon’s activities outside the White House.