Dalton ValetteReading the Presidents: A Book About Each United States President (Updated and Expanded!)Featuring nearly 100 books about the presidents.13 min read·Feb 19, 2024----
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…5 min read·Feb 12, 2024----
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…8 min read·Mar 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…5 min read·Dec 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…5 min read·Oct 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…5 min read·Jun 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…11 min read·Apr 30, 2022----
Dalton ValetteMovies I’d Show the PresidentsWho’s watching Home Alone, Seven Samurai, and Titanic?11 min read·Feb 21, 2022----
Dalton ValetteHow to Adapt: Drive My Car*Spoilers for the film and short story*6 min read·Jan 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…4 min read·May 25, 2021----