Culture
Insightful look at ‘radicals’ shows link between faith, social action
Today as racism, sexism and electoral politics divide millions of Americans, the distinguished religious scholar Albert J. Raboteau offers moving accounts of seven 20th-century activists whose commitment to social justice is exemplary.
Physician-author finds God in studies of near-death experiences
Despite this and other attempts to study what happens after we die, we may just have to take it on faith. At the very least, "God and the Afterlife" leads us to ponder the reality of God, if not to find a definitive answer.
‘Rock Dog’ is animated fun, if far fetched
Guitar-playing dogs as rock heroes? A pop radio station in the Himalayas? Implausible, but as Elvis once crooned, the paw-tapping film "ain't nothin but a hound dog."
Tongue stays parked in cheek as cars run amok in ‘Collide’
There's so much high-speed demolition derby that it becomes more entertaining, just on the basis of sheer volume, than the thin drug-smuggling plot. Even the characters seem in on the joke.
A long history of advertising to kids — and of trying to stymie it
There has been considerable debate over the years as to what is the second-oldest profession, and advertising might be it.
Movie review: Get Out
Is the thriller "Get Out" (Universal) as good as all get out? Well, not exactly.
Late exorcist’s words lift the veil on the demonic, Satan
The world-renowned exorcist, Pauline Father Gabriele Amorth has left his wisdom and experience in dealing with evil forces through this lucid and insightful compendium.
‘Oklahoma City’ documentary recalls the evil of domestic terrorism
A disturbing yet fair-minded documentary explores the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in 1995. With the alt-right wielding more influence than ever, the show's lessons about extremist ideologies are timely.
‘Fist Fight’ gives new meaning to tasteless punchlines
Eschewing laughter at human frailties and physical comedy, the film goes for bitter, humorless sneering at various forms of human degradation -- including ridicule directed at a character's fears.
Film offers a creepy ‘Cure for Wellness,’ but it’s pointless
The plot of this logically challenged horror film, bordering on the offensive, recalls a line from the 1977 Eagles' hit: "You can check out anytime you like; but you can never leave."