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"Before I Forget": This movie about a former hustler is a devastating portrait of the aging body.; By Stephanie Zacharek Jul 18, 2008
The French connection: Nicolas Sarkozy's cheery U.S. visit has the press howling that he's Bush's new lap dog -- maybe even if it comes to hitting Iran.; By Gregor Peter Schmitz Nov 8, 2007
Bush's Napoleon complex: The president's appeals to democracy, liberty and security to justify the carnage in Iraq recall Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian conquest.; By Juan Cole Aug 30, 2007
"Hillary equals France": I hate to sink the GOP's toy boat, but it was the French who inspired the U.S. Constitution, a document written by geniuses so it could be followed by idiots.; By Bill Maher May 4, 2007
I'm a Brazilian girl -- why do I fall for French and Italian guys?: I'd been hurt before -- but then it happened: An amazing married Italian!; By Cary Tennis Dec 21, 2006
Sapphic soldiers: Tereska Torres -- author of 1950s lesbian pulp novel "Women's Barracks" -- talks about the ladies of the Free French Forces, shocking American audiences, and being mistaken for a "lesbian writer."; By Christine Smallwood Aug 9, 2005
The spirits of 1776: You thought it was all about tea? Nope, the American Revolution started because the colonists were desperate for rum. Yo ho ho!; By Ian Williams Jul 2, 2005
What French girls know: Young girls in France learn early in life that happiness is not as important as passion.; By Debra Ollivier Jan 12, 2004
"To Be and to Have": This heart-wrenching documentary about a French village schoolteacher at work offers the comedy and pathos of great drama and the visual magnificence of painting.; By Charles Taylor Sep 26, 2003
France vs. America: The sex front: A cross-cultural study finds that Americans go more for one-night stands, the French favor long-term affairs -- and French women over 50 have a lot more sex.; By Debra Ollivier Jun 20, 2003
Joe Conason's Journal: Yes, Sen. Warner, they still eat French fries in Kabul, because the French are helping to rebuild Afghanistan.; Jun 17, 2003
Les Nubians: "One Step Forward": Nubian princesses Helene and Celia Faussart explore Caribbean rhythms, Brazilian strings and Afro-jazz on their latest album.; By Celeste Dawn Mitchell Apr 18, 2003
Show me your panties!: Photographer Roy Stuart is the prince of Parisian up-the-skirt erotica.; By David Bowman May 3, 2001
Me Talk Pretty One Day: Stories by David Sedaris; David Sedaris Oct 5, 2000
Michelin shakes the stars: The just-released edition of the legendary Red Guide destroys a cherished culinary myth.; By David Downie Feb 29, 2000
Letters to the editor: How much blame can the '60s take? Plus: Scantily clad women have replaced Joe Camel; Japanese girls shouldn't encourage panty freaks.; Letters to the editor Feb 14, 2000
Placebo love: Valentine's Day is as romantic as a trip to the pharmacy.; By Jonathon Keats Feb 12, 2000
Fat Guy says eat up and shut up: Food is unhealthy only if you stress over it.; By Steven A. Shaw Dec 24, 1999
"The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc": For flashy French director Luc Besson, Joan of Arc's story is just another excuse to play with a whole new set of toys.; By Charles Taylor Nov 12, 1999
The bearable lightness of being French: Leave it to the French to make a musical comedy about AIDS -- and to have it actually work.; By Andrew O'Hehir Apr 23, 1999
R.E.M.: Sharps & Flats is a daily music review in Salon Magazine; By Stephanie Zacharek Nov 4, 1998
Paris's cafe renaissance: For centuries they have been the stomach and soul of the city, but today the cafes of Paris are enjoying a renaissance. Wanderlust's man in Paris, David Downie, reports on the new scene in the City of Caffeine.; By David Downie Sep 21, 1998
World Cup Scenes: Matthew McAllester reports from France on the differing passions of Serbian, English and French soccer fans.; By Matthew McAllester Jul 7, 1998
Les birds et les bees: When it comes to teaching their toddlers about sex, they really do do things differently in France; By Debra S. Ollivier May 12, 1998
Africa Solo: A filmmaker learns a lesson about giving from three small children in the heart of West Africa By Kevin Kertscher.; By Kevin Kertscher Apr 23, 1998

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