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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Remember that late-'80s joke: The U.S. and Russia waged a cold war for half a century. Who won? Japan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Second American Century? | 12/27/1999 | See Source »

...centered, more handsome, just generally more masculine and surefooted cousin of Ripley," he says. And as Damon conducted a barrage of press interviews for Ripley, he was squirming under a brace because he had separated a rib while swinging a golf club for yet another role, as a World War I veteran who finds enlightenment through his caddy in The Legend of Bagger Vance, which is being directed by Robert Redford. "Matt seems to work on a process of 'If it doesn't hurt, it can't be right,'" says Minghella. Damon shrugs off the compliment. "I just...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Matt Damon Acts Out | 12/27/1999 | See Source »

...small but choice loan show--six paintings from New York museums. Some are well known, like the portrait of Juan de Pareja, Velazquez's Moorish slave and studio assistant. Others are less so, such as the fierce authoritarian portrait of Olivares, Philip IV's chief minister for finance and war. The show is an anti-blockbuster and not to be missed by anyone who cares about painting...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: Spain's Conquistador | 12/27/1999 | See Source »

...CHECHEN WAR CONTINUES...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 27, 1999 | 12/27/1999 | See Source »

When will the U.S. finally realize that the billions of dollars it has given to help Russia's faltering economy have been spent on political corruption and on bombs and bullets for the Chechen war? George W. Bush and John McCain are right in suggesting that aid to Russia should cease if the war in Chechnya continues. The Russian presidential front runner, Vladimir Putin, has no tolerance for Western interference but apparently feels free to accept Western dollars, spending $115 million on Russia's military. How long will it be before the U.S. is once again facing a hostile enemy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 27, 1999 | 12/27/1999 | See Source »

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