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10 Tips to Increase Your Apple Card Limit
If you’re looking to boost your Apple Card credit limit, there are several key factors to consider. Understanding these elements can help you make informed decisions and improve your...
Why Is Gratitude So Difficult?
“Does Gratitude to R for φ-ing Imply Gratitude that R φ-ed?” isn’t a question we often ask ourselves on Thanksgiving. Translated into plain English—it’s the title of a scholarly...
The Operatic Drama of “Maria” Misses Its Cue
Pablo Larraín’s new film “Maria,” the third in his trilogy of grandes-dames bio-pics (following “Jackie” and “Spencer”), is the best of the three for a simple reason: its protagonist,...
A Ninety-Nine-Year-Old Lawyer’s Final Case in “Frank”
“Young man!” a voice shouted down the telephone line. “We’re all different! But we’re all the same. And we’re all God’s children.” Thus began my short, intense friendship with...
Is Virginia Tracy the First Great American Film Critic?
Is Virginia Tracy the first great American film critic? She’s certainly one of the luminaries of the field, even though, as far as I can tell, she only briefly...
The Surprisingly Sunny Origins of the Frankfurt School
One of the more reliable chemical reactions in European culture occurs when particles of German mental matter enter Italy. Suddenly, German writers discover that life is worth living again,...
8 Dangers of Large Venmo Balances
Using Venmo can be convenient, but keeping a large balance in your account can lead to serious problems. Here are some dangers you should know about if you’re considering...
How Giant Robot Captured Asian America
The first issue of the magazine Giant Robot I ever came across featured the Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai on the cover—this was enough to stand out on...
Daniel Craig’s Masculine Constructs
In Daniel Craig’s new movie, he’s seen prowling around exotic environs wearing a white suit, drinking too much, and generally doing his best to go to bed with the...
Toby Keith’s Net Worth: Beyond Music
Toby Keith was not just a country music star; he was a savvy businessman whose ventures helped him build an impressive fortune. His net worth, estimated at $400 million,...
