Culture

How “The Hobbit” caused 27 animal deaths

November 20, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Wranglers that worked with the animals had complained about the conditions, but their criticisms with the farm were reportedly ignored.

Left on the bookshelf: “My Discovery of America”

November 20, 2012 By Joseph Zimmermann

American audiences may find the travel narrative of the three months Vladimir Mayakovsky spent in the Western hemisphere in 1925 to be a more accessible literary contribution.

Spielberg’s “Lincoln” is for the ages

November 19, 2012 By Teresa Albano

I doubted Spielberg's ability to pull off the dynamics and nuances of our 16th president and the times he lived in, yet, he did. "Lincoln" is his masterpiece

Skyfall: powerful entry in James Bond series

November 16, 2012 By Frederick Barr

Bond endures, and as much as one can credit the simple virtues of a well-conceived fantasy figure, it's also due to producers who felt they owed the character a fresh approach.

Surrogate Socialism: The Sessions

November 16, 2012 By Eric A. Gordon And Dale Greenfield

The Biblical story of Eden is a tale of claiming the freedom to make our own decisions in life, of taking action that rebels against the established order.