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Director Christopher Nolan looks back on his Batman films in an exclusive essay from the new book The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy.
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Smart Alec!
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Eastern Promises
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Bruce Weber’s Olympics
In honor of next week’s Olympic Games, look back on Bruce Weber’s portfolio of fantastic physiques.
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