A Century of Andrzej Wajda: The Director Who Brought Poland’s Story to Screen
Andrzej Wajda has done what the greatest artists do: he has made another people's history feel like my own. This is a testament to the enduring value of his art.
1 day ago4 min read
Mr. Chalamet, Let’s Keep This Thing Alive
One must encourage the likes of Mr. Chalamet, therefore, to change his tune: Long live ballet, long live opera, and long live cinema.
Mar 215 min read
Morrissey: Watchman of the West
It is time for the West to wash our faces, look in the mirror, and see who we really are. Make-up, Morrissey reminds us on this gift of twelve wonderful new songs, is a lie.
Mar 1311 min read
NATO and Deeper Western Unity
A major focus of our project at the Spe Salvi Institute is the spiritual and cultural proximity of the people of the United States and the peoples of Europe. Indeed, we are sympathetic to the idea of a greater Europe, of which the United States is now the senior partner economically and militarily, but for which the Old World remains the ancient spiritual capital.
Jan 286 min read
Renewing the West: Romano Guardini, Christian Humanism, and the Spe Salvi Institute
For the humanist Christian there is only one possible attitude that he can take towards the world: he must love.
Dec 31, 20254 min read
Experiencing Rohmer's Seasons
Eric Rohmer's late films reveal the indelible Christian mark on the secular West.
Nov 12, 20257 min read
Steven Wilson Brings Humanism to Dallas
Prog-rockers, like mystics, often attempt to go deep, or better yet, to lead us somewhere – somewhere more enriching than where we currently are; somewhere that requires patience and focus to experience fully.
Oct 22, 20254 min read
