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Wall Street Journal
11 hours ago
- General
- Wall Street Journal
‘Plato and the Tyrant' Review: Letters From Athens
One way classical scholars have kept busy for 2,500 years is by debating what's real and what isn't. Readers today take it for granted that the texts they encounter are stable and reliable. But in the age of artisanal reproduction, when every character was copied by hand, texts were a bit blurry at the edges. Scribes made unwitting flubs or deliberate 'improvements,' changing letters, words or entire lines. Then there are the parodies, imitations and outright forgeries that have been mistaken for the real thing. Some of these productions came from the classroom, where aping great authors was a staple exercise, as it sometimes still is. One of my Greek professors made us translate the Gettysburg Address in the style of Demosthenes. In that case, nobody was fooled. Among the most tantalizing ancient works of uncertain authenticity is a series of 13 letters supposedly written by Plato. The dialogues for which the Greek philosopher is known unfold as cagey dramas of point and counterpoint, with his teacher Socrates the usual protagonist. But Plato the man does not speak. The letters, by contrast, offer a first-person glimpse of his life and thoughts. The problem is that they have mostly been considered fake. In 'Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece,' James Romm, a classicist at Bard College, argues that the letters offer a behind-the-scenes look at the 'Republic,' Plato's treatise on justice and government, and the philosopher's disastrous attempts to put its lessons into practice.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
One Of The Beach Boys' Most Famous Songs Soars Higher Than Ever
The Beach Boys' catalog is filled with hit singles that propelled the pop-rock group to superstardom in the 1960s. Some of those tracks remain standards from that era and rank not just among the most successful, but also the most critically acclaimed of all time. Following the passing of frontman, songwriter, and producer Brian Wilson, fans in the United Kingdom returned to several classics, and in doing so, they've helped one title in particular reach new heights. "God Only Knows" breaks back onto two musical rankings in the U.K. this week. It can be found at No. 22 on the Official Singles Downloads chart and one spot beneath that on the Official Singles Sales list. Those positions mark new peaks for "God Only Knows" in the country. The classic tune debuted on the sales rosters a little over a decade ago, in October 2014. Of course, that was decades after the track first became a hit for The Beach Boys, but these specific tallies didn't exist back in the mid-1960s. "God Only Knows" originally opened at No. 83 on the Official Singles Downloads chart and No. 84 on the Official Singles Sales roster, spending just one frame on both before vanishing – until its return this frame. "God Only Knows" is one of two songs by The Beach Boys that currently appear on the U.K. charts. "Good Vibrations" joins it on both purchase-only rosters, returning to the Official Singles Downloads ranking at No. 52 and debuting at No. 55 on the all-encompassing list of the bestselling tracks in the nation. When it comes to albums, The Beach Boys land just as many wins as on track-specific rosters. Both Pet Sounds and Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of reappear on a pair of U.K. tallies apiece, though neither project reaches new high points like "God Only Knows" does. The music of The Beach Boys surged in popularity after Brian Wilson's passing was announced. He died on June 11 at the age of 82. The timing of that revelation may mean that The Beach Boys could surge again on the charts next week, as more people have time to process the loss and revisit the group's timeless songs.
Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Jessica Parker's three kids seen in VERY rare graduation photo as she reveals plans for her nepo babies
and his wife of 28 years, Sarah Jessica Parker, proudly celebrated their eldest child's graduation from Brown University in Providence, RI on Tuesday. James Wilkie Broderick Instastoried a snap of himself wearing his ceremonial robe over a suit alongside his 15-year-old twin sisters Tabitha and Loretta. Liviya Kraemer - who co-produced SJP's HBO series Divorce - also Instastoried a snap of the 22-year-old nepo baby after earning his degree in classics, classical languages, literatures, and linguistics. The 60-year-old former child star made it clear that she and the 63-year-old Only Murders in the Building actor are not planning on bankrolling the lives of their three children with their reported combined $245M fortune. 'You want for them to be pursuing things that are exciting and challenging and hard and gratifying,' Sarah explained to E! News on Wednesday. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop 'And [we want them] to be able to ultimately take care of themselves, support themselves - emotionally, financially - and that they can be in the world and be a reliable person to themselves and to other people. And so we talk about work like that.' Parker said she's 'curious to see what they all do' but she hopes they'll feel like 'they have choices and that there isn't one way.' James - who boasts 29K Instagram followers - made money as a full-time sales associate at NYC boutique Reiss from 2023-2024. And back in 2020, Broderick worked as a seasonal server at the Main Street Tavern in Amagansett, NY not far from his parents' $29.9M Bridgehampton home. But the Entertainment 360-repped actor scored a guest-star gig as Carl in the February 20th episode of CBS' anthology crime series Elsbeth alongside his famous father. 'It was great. We had two days together,' Matthew recalled to E! News last month. 'It was really fun to hang around the craft service table and eat snacks. He was nervous but he got over that. We had a great couple of days.' And last July, James portrayed the country club valet in the first episode of Apple TV+ miniseries Lady in the Lake starring Natalie Portman. As for Tabitha and Loretta's acting aspirations, the two-time Tony winner said: 'One of them definitely is not, she says, right now, but I don't think so.' This summer, Matthew will reunite with his Ferris Bueller's Day Off co-star Alan Ruck in Jon Turteltaub's remake of 2019 French road trip comedy, The Best Is Yet to Come - according to Deadline. And later this year, Broderick will fly to the UK and the Netherlands to film Simon Bird's WWII-era comedy Pretend I'm Not Here alongside Sally Hawkins and Martin Freeman. Meanwhile, Sarah executive produced and reprised her role as wealthy widowed author Carrie Bradshaw in the third season of Michael Patrick King's SATC continuation And Just Like That, which premieres this Thursday on HBO Max. In the season two finale, Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) informed Carrie he needed a five-year break from her in order to focus on his troubled teenage son after she sold her beloved West Village apartment to fit his three sons. Variety reported that Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis all earned $10M paychecks to executive produce and star in season one, but it's unclear if they've since received raises.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nepo baby with Hollywood star dad and TV icon mum graduates from uni – but can you guess his famous parents?
THIS nepo-baby with A-lister parents celebrated his graduation from Browns University - but who are his Hollywood parents? This 22-year-old celebrated the big achievement with his family on Tuesday. 7 7 He earned himself a degree in a classics major, but has also followed in his parents' footsteps as an actor. The graduate shared a photo of him in a navy suit with a spotted tie and a ceremonial robe over it. But have you worked out who his very parents are yet? It's none other than James Wilkie Broderick - the son of Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker, 60, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off star Matthew Broderick, 63. 7 7 James posted a snap of him walking alongside his 15-year-old twin sisters Loretta and Tabitha as he headed into the ceremony. He has previously worked as a full-time sales associate in 2023 to 2024 at NYC boutique Reiss. In 2020 he also a server at Main Street Tavern in Amagansett, NY. The superstar couple have previously said that they want their kids to find their own feet when it comes to their career and finances. "You want for them to be pursuing things that are exciting and challenging and hard and gratifying,' Sarah said on E! News this week. Sarah Jessica Parker, 59, fans say star 'hasn't aged a day' as she films And Just Like That in sheer dress "And [we want them] to be able to ultimately take care of themselves, support themselves - emotionally, financially - and that they can be in the world and be a reliable person to themselves and to other people. "And so we talk about work like that." Sarah said she's "curious to see what they all do" but wants them to know that there is right way of doing things. James has starred in films Days Ending in Y, Elsbeth (2024) and Lady in the Lake (2024). In an Instagram post on September 9, 2021, Parker said she couldn't believe how time has flown and that her eldest was heading off to college. 'In the span of 7 days one crosses the threshold into his freshman year of college the other 2 into 7th grade. 'The house is different. We are different. They need us more. And far less. So many know. 'Gutted at the time passed. Passing. Exhilarated by the possibilities that await them. 'The love. The love. The love.' Jessica and Matthew welcomed their two daughters, Tabitha and Marion, on June 22, 2009, via a surrogate. She said she and her husband tried to have another child for years, but they had difficulty conceiving. Surrogacy was the easiest and most realistic route for them to take, she said. When they found out they were having twins, Parker said, 'We didn't expect it." "I think after a certain amount of time, you tend to hold your hopes at bay a bit so as not to be disappointed." 'One really would have been thrilling and we would've felt incredibly lucky. And two was a comedy.' 7 7
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's son James graduates from Brown University as she reveals plans for her nepo babies to 'support themselves' financially
and his wife of 28 years, Sarah Jessica Parker, proudly celebrated their eldest child's graduation from Brown University in Providence, RI on Tuesday. James Wilkie Broderick Instastoried a snap of himself wearing his ceremonial robe over a suit alongside his 15-year-old twin sisters Tabitha and Loretta. Liviya Kraemer - who co-produced SJP's HBO series Divorce - also Instastoried a snap of the 22-year-old nepo baby after earning his degree in classics, classical languages, literatures, and linguistics. The 60-year-old former child star made it clear that she and the 63-year-old Only Murders in the Building actor are not planning on bankrolling the lives of their three children with their reported combined $245M fortune. 'You want for them to be pursuing things that are exciting and challenging and hard and gratifying,' Sarah explained to E! News on Wednesday. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop 'And [we want them] to be able to ultimately take care of themselves, support themselves - emotionally, financially - and that they can be in the world and be a reliable person to themselves and to other people. And so we talk about work like that.' Parker said she's 'curious to see what they all do' but she hopes they'll feel like 'they have choices and that there isn't one way.' James - who boasts 29K Instagram followers - made money as a full-time sales associate at NYC boutique Reiss from 2023-2024. And back in 2020, Broderick worked as a seasonal server at the Main Street Tavern in Amagansett, NY not far from his parents' $29.9M Bridgehampton home. But the Entertainment 360-repped actor scored a guest-star gig as Carl in the February 20th episode of CBS' anthology crime series Elsbeth alongside his famous father. 'It was great. We had two days together,' Matthew recalled to E! News last month. 'It was really fun to hang around the craft service table and eat snacks. He was nervous but he got over that. We had a great couple of days.' And last July, James portrayed the country club valet in the first episode of Apple TV+ miniseries Lady in the Lake starring Natalie Portman. As for Tabitha and Loretta's acting aspirations, the two-time Tony winner said: 'One of them definitely is not, she says, right now, but I don't think so.' This summer, Matthew will reunite with his Ferris Bueller's Day Off co-star Alan Ruck in Jon Turteltaub's remake of 2019 French road trip comedy, The Best Is Yet to Come - according to Deadline. And later this year, Broderick will fly to the UK and the Netherlands to film Simon Bird's WWII-era comedy Pretend I'm Not Here alongside Sally Hawkins and Martin Freeman. Meanwhile, Sarah executive produced and reprised her role as wealthy widowed author Carrie Bradshaw in the third season of Michael Patrick King's SATC continuation And Just Like That, which premieres this Thursday on HBO Max. In the season two finale, Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) informed Carrie he needed a five-year break from her in order to focus on his troubled teenage son after she sold her beloved West Village apartment to fit his three sons. Variety reported that Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis all earned $10M paychecks to executive produce and star in season one, but it's unclear if they've since received raises.
