‘Home Alone’ Is 30, And This Christmas Classic Is Even Better With Age
The most valuable lessons of ‘Home Alone’ require a little living first. The film offers much more than just Kevin McCallister vs. The Wet Bandits.
John Williams, The Man Who Wrote The Soundtrack To The Olympics, Turns 86 Today
Composer John Williams turns 86 today, which by happy coincidence is the same day millions of viewers will be celebrating the themes he wrote for the Olympics.
40 Years Ago, Star Wars Changed Movies Forever
The film kicked off a series that would change the meaning of the term blockbuster, revolutionize special effects, and bring modern movie merchandising to the world.
‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Drops The Spirituality Of Its Predecessors
The heart of ‘Star Wars’ has always been the drama of good and evil and the Force—but ‘Rogue One’ dispenses with these deeper themes.
We Need the Ideal Of The Olympics More Than Ever In 2016
The Olympics are a lonely and desperately needed outpost for a sense of striving, heroism, and human nobility.
The Music In ‘Uncharted’ Reflects An America Afraid Of Itself
Just contrast the theme music for ‘Uncharted’s’ Nick Drake with the theme music for Indiana Jones.