THE HOMESMAN is Nearly Perfect
Tommy Lee Jones is a dour man, at least on screen. His carefully cultivated persona is a laconic one of few words and little patience. It is a character that … Continue reading
The Stark Poetry of THE BETTER ANGELS
No plaster saint, nor marble effigy of Abraham Lincoln is to be found in THE BETTER ANGELS. Based on the recollections of Lincoln’s surviving family, as spoken by his cousin … Continue reading
THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY — PART 1
THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY — PART 1 is not unlike its iconic heroine, Katniss Everdeen. It’s bold, headstrong, no-nonsense, and impatient to get on with things. It begins almost directly … Continue reading
Bennett Miller on Truth, Facts, and Fake Noses in FOXCATCHER
During a press day, it’s usually the publicist who gives the signal that time is up. In the case of Bennett Miller, though, he was concerned that the opening … Continue reading
ROSEWATER — Jon Stewart and Maziar Bahari Interview
As God is my witness, I thought that Jon Stewart knew that Aryan had more than one definition. He didn’t, but it made for a lively way to start my … Continue reading
Dr. Ralph Moss and Eric Merola Have A SECOND OPINION: LAETRILE AT SLOAN-KETTERING
There are many lessons to be drawn from SECOND OPINION: LAETRILE AT SLOAN-KETTERING, not the least of which is that science and money make for an uneasy relationship. There are … Continue reading
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