Napoleon

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CODES

Napoleon’s Secret Code Is Cracked After 200 Years

The emperor’s war directives have been picked apart.

Harry Thompson

PARDON MY FRENCH

Why Trump Is Already Headed For His Napoleon Moment

Napoleon Bonaparte? More like Napoleon Bona-spurs.

Michael Ian Black

Joaquin Phoenix rides a horse in a still from "Napoleon"

BRING ON THE PEE BREAKS

Why I Can’t Wait to See Ridley Scott’s 4-Hour ‘Napoleon’ Cut

The director’s extended version of the Joaquin Phoenix-starring epic sounds ridiculous and exhausting. It will also probably be great.

Paul Schrodt

WAR AND PEACE

Joaquin Phoenix Is the Sad Boy Napoleon We Deserve

The actor’s entire filmography has been preparing him to play a lovesick, awkward narcissist in Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon.” In fact, it just may be perfect casting.

Eric Olson

A photo including Joaquin Phoenix in the film Napoleon

THE GREATEST

‘Napoleon’ Proves Ridley Scott Is Our Greatest War Director

Joaquin Phoenix plays the French emperor as both a formidable giant and a fool in Scott’s historical epic, a testament to his peerless skill at bringing traditional combat to life.

Nick Schager