Culture
Wonderful collection of Tolstoy’s writings ultimately disappoints
The book is wonderful because it is always good to read Tolstoy. Unfortunately, The reader should have been given some understanding of the criteria that was used in making selections; without it, the book does not cohere well.
Movie review: Keanu
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele of the acclaimed Comedy Central television series "Key & Peele" star in the satirical action-comedy "Keanu" (Warner Bros.).
Kid-oriented ‘Ratchet & Clank’ turns sci-fi yarn into yawns
Busy 3-D visuals fail to mask the flat tone and by-the-numbers storytelling of this animated video-game adaptation that seems longer than its 94 minutes, even as a positive theme underlies it.
‘Firewatch’ a beautiful, contemplative video game
In a refreshing departure, the game goes for genuine emotion rather than mindless, violent action. It evokes real mystery instead of confining itself to the simple formula of a shoot-'em-up.
Author’s scholarly take on Peter brings Holy Land to life for readers
"Saint Peter: Flawed, Forgiven and Faithful" is part travel guide, part Scripture study, and a lively look at the steps of the fisherman 2,000 years ago and even today.
Secrets abound in ‘Mother’s Day’ but pretentions are clear
There's no question of an agenda; cohabitation and same-sex unions, treated as marriages, are simply meant for audiences to take for granted. Well-grounded grownups will assess and resist this skewed thinking.
Chinese film on Tibetan Buddhists wins Signis Award at Filmfest DC
"Paths of the Soul" offers "a look at a religious tradition different from that of most Westerners, and in so doing expands our understanding of human yearning for the divine.
Intense book challenges status quo on churches’ approach to racism
White Christians, and particularly white, male Christians, who like to be challenged about how they live the Gospel will find that challenge in "Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the Church Sees Racism."
Fantasy film mash-up is part Hobbit, part ‘Frozen’
"The Huntsman: Winter's War" is both a prequel and a sequel that fails with a resounding thud. A lavishly staged follow-up to "Snow White and the Huntsman," it is well intentioned but dull.
‘The Story of God’ ponders life, death and the divine
Different cultures and religions are examined for their answers to such perennial questions as: "Who is God?" "Where did we come from?" "Why does evil happen?" and "What happens when we die?"