That Becket’s biography remains of such interest is due not only to the way he courageously met his death, but to how much more is known about him than any of his other 12th century contemporaries.
Despite being the most famous person on Earth for a while in 1983, when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger’s second mission, Ride was an intensely private individual.
Gen Zers, in particular, avoid silent movies not so much because they feel them antiquated or boring, but because they engender anxiety. The level of attention required can be too much to ask.
© 2025 The New York Sun Company, LLC. All rights reserved.
Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The material on this site is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used.