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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1817, Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, and philosopher (died 1862) was born. In 1880, Tod Browning, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 1962) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
New Film Asks If America Can Survive Without Virtue
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
A new documentary asks whether the republic can survive if it loses the very thing the Founders believed made self-governance possible? That is, virtue.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Rewriting American Movie History
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· Jul 2, 2026
Citizen Vigilante Aims Wildly Popular Punisher Genre At Politically Incorrect Migrant Invaders
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· Jul 3, 2026
'Citizen Vigilante' Takes Aim at Europe's Moral Failings
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· Jun 26, 2026
‘The Get Out’ Review: Russell Crowe and a Game Supporting Cast Cannot Save Derrick Borte’s Tonally Ambitious Crime Comedy
The canon of popular American movies this side of the millennium counts several crime comedies in its ranks, among them Steven Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s” trilogy, David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” and Shane Black’s “The Nice Guys.” Ten years on, that last film’s star, Russell Crowe, headlines Derrick Borte’s “The Get Out” — a largely underwhelming reminder []
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· Jun 23, 2026
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Related coverage for "New Film Asks If America Can Survive Without Virtue": National Review — Rewriting American Movie History. Conservative Review — Citizen Vigilante Aims Wildly Popular Punisher Genre At Politically Incorrect Migrant Invaders. Real Clear Politics — 'Citizen Vigilante' Takes Aim at Europe's Moral Failings. Variety — ‘The Get Out’ Review: Russell Crowe and a Game Supporting Cast Cannot Save Derrick Borte’s Tonally Ambitious Crime Comedy. Us Weekly — 3 Good New Netflix Movies With Bad Rotten Tomatoes Scores (June 2026). RedState — In Honor of America 250, the Films That Shaped My Patriotism—and Maybe Yours