James Stewart

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Heads to the Heat of Texas

Bayo Olukotun | Posted 05.24.2012

Bayo Olukotun

Last weekend, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships kicked off the 2012 series at Hangtown near Sacramento, CA and the racing delivered in a big way.

Off to the Outdoors: AMA Pro Motocross Starts Up at Hangtown

Bayo Olukotun | Posted 05.16.2012

Bayo Olukotun

The opening round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Nationals, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is only a few days away near Sacramento, CA at Hangtown and with it comes a refreshed stable of riders.

Michael Calderone

Paul Krugman vs. David Brooks?

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Calderone | Posted 04.10.2012

NEW YORK -- New York Times columnist Paul Krugman didn't name names in Monday's column calling out "centrist" defenders of Rep. Paul Ryan's budget pla...

The Muddy Middle

Jared Bernstein | Posted 04.09.2012

Jared Bernstein

I was struck by the juxtaposition of this unfortunate analysis of Rep. Paul Ryan's budget by New York Times columnist James Stewart and Paul Krugman's op-ed today.

Fiscal Affairs: Someone Is Wrong in The Times*

James Kwak | Posted 04.06.2012

James Kwak

James Stewart at the New York Times has doubled down on his infatuation with Paul Ryan. Ryan's budget, he says, is a viable centrist starting point for budget negotiations, and attacks from "left and right" are mere "partisan rhetoric."

Meet Me in St. Louis: The SX Chase Tightens Up

Bayo Olukotun | Posted 05.02.2012

Bayo Olukotun

Last weekend was one of the best races we have witnessed all season long in the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series. What's more? The excitement...

Anaheim I: Game On

Bayo Olukotun | Posted 03.06.2012

Bayo Olukotun

Ryan Dungey had a fairy tale season back in 2010 capturing both the indoor and outdoor titles, the first rookie to do so. But it wasn't complete.

Andy Rooney and Me

Maggie Van Ostrand | Posted 11.29.2011

Maggie Van Ostrand

I don't care if he's married. I don't care if he's over 50. I don't care if he's a curmudgeon. I don't even care if his eyebrows enter a room five minutes before the rest of him. Andy Rooney's the guy for me.

Are False Statements Undermining America?

Brad Reid | Posted 11.13.2011

Brad Reid

While one has a legal right to remain silent unless granted immunity, one does not have the right to lie. These societal expectations are necessary to interact beyond a closed network of trusted allies

Is "High-Def" Technology Ruining the Look of Classic Films?

John Farr | Posted 11.04.2011

John Farr

This 63-year-old feature looked almost as if it had been shot last week. I was intensely aware of Moira Shearer's heavy make-up and could literally see Anton Walbrook's pores. It was fascinating, hypnotic, but also more than a little distracting.

10 Classic Movies That Turn Up the Heat for Summer

John Farr | Posted 08.21.2011

John Farr

I googled "best summer-themed movies" but I think what I got was "any summer-themed movie."For those who want a little extra quality in their summer fare, here comes a varied but more rewarding list.

Book Review Roundup: A Web Of Lies And The Getty's Ethically Unsound Undertakings

Posted 07.23.2011

"Tangled Webs" by James Stewart Washington Post As in earlier books such as “Blood Sport” and “Den of Thieves,” Stewart offers riveting ...

Top Business Writer Jumps To NYT

wwd.com | Posted 07.10.2011

Business journalist and author James Stewart is leaving Dow Jones to become a New York Times business columnist. Stewart will succeed Joe Noce...

Christian Bale: So Many Good Parts, but Is There a Part Missing?

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

John Farr

Christian Bale strikes me as a complete enigma. Yes, his acting chops are prodigious, but he seems to me to be all technique and no heart; we get buckets of perfectly formed ice, but very little fire.

Just Maybe -- the Best Comedy Film Director Ever

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

John Farr

Even though Entertainment Weekly named him the 16th-best film director of all time, if I mention the name Ernst Lubitsch to my own middle-aged contemporaries, I usually get a hazy look.

They Belong in Every Home: The Ten Best Holiday Movies by Farr

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

John Farr

The values and emotions imparted in these timeless films are sure to stoke the spirit of "Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men" (and women). Happy viewing!

State Of Grace: The Enduring Magic of Grace Kelly

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

John Farr

When Hitchcock cast Grace Kelly in 1954's Dial M For Murder, he quickly knew he'd found his ideal female muse: an impossibly beautiful blonde who could convey ice on the surface while exuding fire underneath.

For July 4th, a Dozen Movies That Scream "America!"

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

John Farr

As we head into the Independence Day weekend, I wanted to suggest some classic titles scattered over the decades that each in their way evoke our country's unique character.

Pundits, Bloggers, Activist Leaders Thinking of Running for High Office? Think Again

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

William Bradley

Aside from new friends on the far right, poor Mickey Kaus is getting less attention as a supposed candidate for the U.S. Senate than he did as a writer.

'Den Of Thieves': Why Regulators Should Be Cultural Kings

Alex Leo | Posted 05.25.2011

Alex Leo

What is clear in "Den of Thieves," clear in the Gulf and clear in our economy, is if our regulators aren't as important, educated, and hungry as the people they're regulating, Americans don't have a chance.

Recalling "The Lubitsch Touch"

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

John Farr

If you have not experienced the German director Ernst Lubitsch's special "touch," well -- here's your chance.

It's a Wonderful Life and Sub-Prime 2007

Vivian Norris | Posted 05.25.2011

Vivian Norris

You don't have to be an expert at analyzing films or the economy to figure out that the holiday season favorite, It's a Wonderful Life, has never been so right on.

8 Books That Predicted The Financial Crisis (PHOTOS, POLL)

Huffington Post | Amy Hertz | Posted 05.25.2011

Ever wish you had a crystal ball? Would have been convenient if there had been some warning about the kind of financial crisis we're facing now. It wo...

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

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

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.

Mr. Smith? Roddy, You're a Real Paine

Donald Liebenson | Posted 05.25.2011

Donald Liebenson

Blago seems to be auditioning for a remake of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, casting himself as James Stewart's naïve and embattled senator. I recommend a different role that's tailor-made for him.