Columns

The Raving Redhead: The Drama Bug
By Teresa Roberts Logan
In high school I had the drama bug. And the comedy bug. But my multi-task didn't aid my quest for trophies, pitted against TellTale Guy.
If it’s true that religion was invented to keep poor people happy, than Islam is a booming religion on every front of this young century.
Based on the vegetarian philosophy, if consistent, every time lions eat a gazelle they are committing cannibalism. Vegetarians claim, we are not supposed to eat animals because we ARE animals.
Bad Mom: Defined
By Caron Guillo
I’ve always insisted that motherhood does not define me. Yeah, right.
When science fiction writer Ray Bradbury agreed to speak for my writing club's banquet, I had no idea I would be the one chauffeuring him in my neighbor's borrowed, fogged-up Cadillac.

Entertainment

The Stoning of Soraya M

June 24, 2009
The Stoning of Soraya M will unnerve and disgust, but it will reveal crimes that remind us that true evil exists and threatens to destroy the soul of man.

Films for Fathers

June 17, 2009
Here's a list of films spotlighting the man of the house, which may spark some gift ideas for Father's Day.

Review: Land of the Lost

June 05, 2009
Land of the Lost is based on the classic television series by Sid & Marty Krofft and stars Will Ferrell. Sounds like a 14-year-old boy's dream, but the laughs are few and far between, and the film is filled with strained and overly familiar routines.

Review: Up

June 02, 2009
The newest animated film from Disney and Pixar is charming, funny, touching and creative. And is easily the best picture of the year thus far.

Angels & Demons

May 15, 2009
Angels and Demons is a mix of fast-paced, action-pumped, nonsensical deeds of derring-do, blended with a tug-of-war theme between science and religion. But is it an attack on the Christian faith? I say no.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

May 14, 2009
Once again, someone in charge of studio blockbusters assumes that if the film is busy enough and loud enough, we mere ticket-buying mortals won’t pay attention to the illogical premise. And maybe they’re right.

Review: Battle For Terra

May 01, 2009
Battle of Terra is filled with comic-book action, but for a moive with a presumed peace at any cost theme, there sure is a lot of warfare going on.

Review: State of Play

April 21, 2009
State of Play is a gripping espionage thriller, despite the fact that it’s convoluted and has more suspects than a Charlie Chan movie.

A Second Look at Despereaux

April 14, 2009
New on DVD, the animated family film The Tale of Despereaux is an action-filled cartoon aimed at kids, but with lessons for the entire family concerning redemption, forgiveness and strength of character.

Eye-Popping Monsters vs. Aliens

March 31, 2009
IT's ALIVE! The new 3D-animated film achieves maximun fun with intriguing special effects, a fabulously funny story and one of the best voice casts ever brought together. And Stephen Colbert finally gets to be president.