Category: Reviews

Keats’ “Ode on a Grecian Urn” reminds us of the eternal nature of art. In the poem, Keats observes the scene depicted on an ancient …

There are people who believe that everything scientists and doctors think they know about HIV is wrong. They include scientists, doctors, journalists, activists, HIV-positive people, …

Family ties weave an intricate net, tattered and gaping in places, strong and tight in others. Attempts to explain the psychology of Fidel Castro usually …

Lou Rollins’ attack on natural rights was published as a pamphlet 26 years ago, and sparked a lot of heated discussion among libertarians. It’s now …

“The Book of Eli” will seem familiar to those who saw “The Road,” another post apocalyptic film (“After Armageddon,” March). Both movies are photographed with …

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) was cer- tainly a figure of major historical interest. She reigned for nearly 64 years, longer than any other British monarch, or …

According to “The Blind Side,” Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher was a homeless 17-year- old, sleeping in the school gym, wash- ing his one …

“The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. They weren’t only equal before God and the law. They were equal every which way. Nobody …

In “Crazy Heart” (directed by Scott Cooper, Butcher’s Run Films, 2010, 112 minutes), Bad Black (Jeff Bridges) is a country singer whose albums once topped …

Time is short and I’m not a speed reader, so I choose serious books carefully. I was reluctant to read “Black Maverick” by David Beito …