Early American history is saturated with imperialism: a reality that stokes discomfort and denial in many contemporary Americans. The art of early America is itself an implicit—and occasionally explicit —testament to the intrinsically imperial nature of the country often celebrated for its ostensible opposition to empire. From the Andes to the Caribbean, the first major […]
You may have heard of Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane, arguably one of the greatest films in American history. But have you ever heard of his equally talented, yet often overlooked brother Worse N. Welles? Look no further than Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ (HPT) 174th production, Cosmic Relief to learn what happens when the ultra patriotic FBI […]
