Michael Cimino’s magisterial, but flawed, Vietnam War epic was released into theatres only three years after Operation Frequent Wind, the chaotic Saigon airlift that sealed the...
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Hunger Games
Each year, billions of pounds and euros and dollars are spent by towns and cities trying to entice big businesses to establish headquarters or factories or warehouses within...
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Monet, Monet, Monet
The hidden art worth millions could change our perception of museums. Recently, I suggested to one of my daughters we visit our local art gallery. It is a contemporary space in a...
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The game of the name
Originally published in November 2020. While a good title is no guarantee of a good book, it can act as a guide. Choosing a title is challenging. It is hard to find a memorable...
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Techs & drugs & rock ’n’ roll
Like the recording artists of old, Big Pharma is on the production treadmill. Stockbroking analysts are like rock stars. It’s not only the late nights they put in, it’s in their...
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Cause and effect
How cricket reflects our age. A game of cricket is an extended narrative. It’s also an exercise in cause and effect. Luck aside, if you play a bad shot, you may be dismissed; if...