Dalton ValetteReading the Presidents: A Book About Each United States President (Updated and Expanded!)Featuring nearly 100 books about the presidents.Feb 19Feb 19
Dalton Valette‘The Zone of Interest’ and the Art of EvilThere are only a few pieces of art which I could, or would, describe as being evil. Jonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest’ is one of…Feb 12Feb 12
Dalton ValetteThe Presidents and the OscarsTonight is the 95th Academy Awards so I wanted to do a deep dive into some of the films featuring presidents which have been recognized by…Mar 12, 2023Mar 12, 2023
Dalton ValetteWhat is it about Tár?2022 has come and gone with no shortage of phenomenal films. Having seen over 50 new releases his year, I feel confident saying none have…Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022
Dalton ValetteThe Mixed Emotions of The Rings of PowerWhen I think of Amazon Prime Video’s The Rings of Power (which just concluded its first season today), I can’t help but conjure up a scene…Oct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022
Dalton ValetteWe’re heading to a return of the Articles of ConfederationWith today’s decision by the Supreme Court to overturn the nearly 50-year precedent established by Roe v. Wade, the nation’s highest court…Jun 24, 2022Jun 24, 2022
Dalton ValetteReading the Presidents: A Book About Each United States PresidentBook sales reached new highs last year and reading remains, in my view, the quintessential method to best understand and appreciate complex…Apr 30, 2022Apr 30, 2022
Dalton ValetteMovies I’d Show the PresidentsWho’s watching Home Alone, Seven Samurai, and Titanic?Feb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022
Dalton ValetteHow to Adapt: Drive My Car*Spoilers for the film and short story*Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
Dalton ValettePerception and Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyI was first introduced to John Le Carré in 2011 thanks to an effort to impress a man I had a crush on at the time. Man being a relative…May 25, 2021May 25, 2021
