The Muslims who shaped America
From brain surgeons to comedians and sporting heroes, the United States would be a poorer place if Donald Trump had his way.
What happened to BlackBerry?
The once high-tech tool of world leaders and the financial elite has lost its cutting-edge reputation, aspirational appeal and its customers.
Communism makes a comeback
There has been renewed interest in the ideology, particularly among young people in the West, writes Stuart Jeffries.
How The Artist’s director silenced the critics
Friends laughed at Michel Hazanavicius when
they heard of his plans to circumvent movie history.
Caging the adrenal boy
He’s aiming to crack Hollywood, but Tom Hardy is getting typecast as a thug. Can he escape?
The drama of difference
How do you turn the July 7 London bombings into a film? Director Rachid Bouchareb tells <b>Stuart Jeffries</b> how it all started.
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How to lose a World Cup match with savoir-faire
Without wishing to sound too much like Rex Harrison, let me ask this: Why can’t the English be more like the French?
‘Slow bonfire of authors’
As a bookshop chain grows bigger, the more it seems to lose its soul. <em>Stuart Jeffries</em> asks what effect this has on publishing.
More awesome than Precious
Gabby Sidibe’s performance in the acclaimed film, <em>Precious</em>, has made her an unlikely star. But she is nothing like her screen persona.
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The superstars who hate their sports
Why would a great sportsman hate his sport? Why wouldn’t he love doing something for a living that makes many of us sick with envy?