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The blossoming of a new European cinema in the decades following the Second World War marked the beginning of a distinct cultural epoch on the continent. The 50s and 60s brought a generation of cinematic geniuses like Ingmar Bergman, Jean-Luc Godard, and Federico Fellini to light, along with a...

Author: By Ryan J. Meehan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Selling Democracy' Premieres at Brattle | 3/12/2009 | See Source »

Banks, cheese, chocolate. The Swiss are famous for many things, but their prowess at sexual conquests usually isn't one of them. That makes the exploits of Helg Sgarbi, née Russak, even more exceptional. The 44-year-old former banker, handsome, tall and well mannered, has shown a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Swiss Gigolo and the German Billionaire | 3/9/2009 | See Source »

At Thursday's announcement, Jackson wore a black, military-style top with silver sequins and looked predictably wan. Despite his rather expressionless face, he seemed sincerely moved by the audience's warm reception and, during an erratic exit, once again conveyed his affection to his fans. "I love you. I...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Michael Jackson's 'Final Curtain Call' | 3/5/2009 | See Source »

There's little affection in a "Glasgow kiss." Typically preceded by some variation of the growled question "Whit ya [expletive] lookin' at?" the term refers to a vicious headbutt, as delivered all too often in the bars and on the streets of Scotland's largest city. Alcohol-fueled violence and...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation o' Drinkers: Scotland Takes on Alcohol Abuse | 3/5/2009 | See Source »

It isn't as if the auto companies have a huge reservoir of public affection from which to draw. Outside of some Congress members from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, there haven't been many voices speaking out with any variation of "Save Detroit."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: As Car Sales Collapse, GM and Chrysler Grow Desperate | 3/3/2009 | See Source »

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