Why Tensions Are Rising between Israel and Egypt
Cairo has responded to an IDF offensive by blocking aid to Palestinians.
May 15, 2024
Flannery O’Connor at the movies.
If a recent attempt to rework a Shakespeare play for the modern stage fell short, it’s hard to imagine Hollywood succeeding at turning the life of a deeply religious author of challenging fiction into a movie. But Christopher Scalia believes that a new film about the great southern author Flannery O’Connor does just that. The director and co-writer, Ethan Hawke, manages to depict O’Connor’s life while weaving in scenes from her stories and novels:
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The face of urban warfare.
Unreciprocated love.
Making Shylock into an opportunity for a feel-good moment.
Flannery O’Connor at the movies.