In defense of Kathryn Bigelow's Best Picture-nominated film
February 24th, 2013
I always feel much calmer when my characters are in turmoil
November 29th, 2012
On 'Beauty and the Beast'
October 11th, 2012
Falling under the strange spell of a Canadian tradition.
September 7th, 2012
Mitt Romney has described his faith as “the single most important influence in his life.” He did not go into details.
August 26th, 2012
On the beguiling appeal of Mr. King
July 3rd, 2012
Rest in Peace, Rodney.
July 2nd, 2012
"For Robinson, America has declined because of pervasive and corrosive ideologies that ascribe human motivation solely to self-interest."
May 22nd, 2012
Martin Amis has always been a casualty of his own biography.
April 25th, 2012
The Prop 8 trial is, in fact, one of the greatest stories of our time.
February 12th, 2012
A reminiscence of his mentor, writing instructor, and friend.
January 7th, 2012
"Art is making something out of nothing and selling it." — Frank Zappa... More
"Mere flim-flam stories, and nothing but shams and lies." — Miguel de Cervantes... More
"The function of science fiction is not always to predict the future but sometimes to prevent it." — F... More
"There is only one thing that can kill the Movies, and that is education." — Will Rogers... More
"I don't think anyone should write their autobiography until after they're dead." — Samuel Goldwyn... More
