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A Seven-Step Program to Return America to a Quieter, Less Muscular, Patriotism

William J. Astore | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics


William J. Astore

While ending the steroid era in baseball proved reasonably straightforward once the will to act was present, we as a country have yet to face, no less curtail, our ongoing steroidal celebrations of pumped-up patriotism.

For Independence Day, Ten Movies That Scream America

John Farr | Posted 07.31.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

As we head into Independence Day weekend, for those who'd like to move beyond the evergreen "Yankee Doodle Dandy", I want to suggest some classic titles that evoke our country's unique character.

The Insanity of Ayn Rand: The Fountain-Brain-Dead.

Tallulah Morehead | Posted 07.05.2009 | Entertainment


Tallulah Morehead

This movie is pro-selfishness and egoism (which is just egotism misspelled), and anti-altruism. It preaches, at length and in a superior tone, that Altruism is Bad. And it means it.

Just When Did The Quality Of Hollywood Films Start To Drop?

John Farr | Posted 06.24.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

While Hollywood continues to dominate the global film market, the most original, intelligent, and enduring movies today are being made outside this country.

Why John Wayne Still Ranks Among Today's Most Popular Stars

John Farr | Posted 06.18.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

Wayne's persona -- its bigness, roughness, but also its decency -- literally came to define our heritage. And to a surprising degree, it still does.

15 Top Movies That Should Be On DVD, But Aren't

John Farr | Posted 06.03.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

I firmly believe that what we consume by way of popular entertainment helps determine the overall quality of our lives.

For The Holidays, The Best Family-Friendly Movies By Farr-Part 1

John Farr | Posted 01.12.2009 | Entertainment


John Farr

Regardless of one's faith, at its core the holidays involve gatherings of extended family spanning all life-stages, so it makes sense to lay in a store of films that all generations can watch and enjoy together.

Moose Call: The Hard Luck Saga Of Yankees' Pitcher Mike Mussina

Tony Sachs | Posted 10.29.2008 | Entertainment


Tony Sachs

He may rarely go beyond the high 80s on the speed gun, but Mussina makes hitters look as feeble as if he were blowing 100-MPH fastballs by them.