Batman

Numismatics have long been an important trope in pop culture. Here are some of the more notable examples.

When is a hit album not a hit album? When it is “Adore.”

Guido Contini is a legendary and groundbreaking Italian director who has grand plans for an epic film about his beloved homeland. The only problem is he doesn’t have a script. So, he does what any good director would do. He builds grand sets, commissions fancy costumes, runs up a huge budget, and casts big-name stars. Script? Who needs a script? The movie will write itself.

Unfortunately, in the case of “Nine,” the latest film from director Rob Marshall, life imitated art a little too well.