David Belcher

February 14, 2023

A Man Hanging From a Clock. Yes, It’s That Silent Film.

“Safety Last!,” the 1923 Harold Lloyd movie best known for the dangerous scene, marks its centennial. It is one of the most enduring images from the […]
December 4, 2022

In Oman, a Dagger Symbolizes National Pride

SUR, Oman — Over the years, the khanjar dagger — once a weapon for self-defense — has become a symbol of national pride in Oman. It […]
October 20, 2022

A Pocket Watch Brings Pathos to a Movie Scene

The director of a new version of “All Quiet on the Western Front” said he added the Alpina timepiece to heighten the film’s drama. An Alpina […]
June 14, 2022

How Elvis Measured His Success: With Watches

The legend’s hips weren’t the only things keeping time, says Catherine Martin, the production designer for Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic. Of all the swagger and style […]
March 24, 2022

‘Cleopatra’ May Be 60, but the Jewelry Never Gets Old

The Elizabeth Taylor extravaganza influenced designs for decades. Soon, a new remake may have us all wearing scarabs again. Sixty years ago this summer, production finally […]
November 8, 2019

In Oman, Tailoring the National Attire

MUSCAT, Oman — In the alleyways near the Mutrah Souk here, amid the chattering families out for a stroll or the barefoot old men playing cards […]