The Man Behind 'The Band'
LegendThe venerable singer and drummer never wanted a biography, but a new film gives him a brilliant one.
The New Film Skewering Blair and Bush
With In the Loop, British director Armando Iannucci has created the decade’s defining political critique. He spoke with The Daily Beast about spinning the news, journalist intimidation, and channeling Rumsfeld.
Why Barack Should Grow a Beard
Abe Lincoln used his transition to grow his famous whiskers. Just what Obama needs to project gravitas in these troubled times.