Big Muddy movies: The top ten Vietnam War films
Today is the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War; a great way to reflect is through 'Nam war movies.
Today in history: “Bread and Roses” for National Poetry Month
On this date in 1946, James Oppenheim's poem "Bread and Roses" was published in "Industrial Solidarity."
"The Americans": Exploring lesser and greater evils
The finale is titled the date of President Reagan's famous Evil Empire speech to the National Association of Evangelicals.
Today in history for Poetry Month: Shakespeare on Robben Island
After he became president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela continued to read, to quote and to love William Shakespeare.
“The Americans”: Set in the 80s but relevant to our time
We receive another miniature course in spycraft from Philip and Elizabeth Jennings.
Rushes to judgment: The top 10 assassination movies
To observe the sesquicentennial of Lincoln's liquidation, here are the Top 10 assassination/conspiracy films of all time.
Today in history: John Steinbeck’s “Grapes of Wrath” is published
Millions who have never read the book have seen the film version starring Henry Fonda and directed by John Ford.
The Americans: "One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov"
"As we near the end of the season, many of the pieces that have been laid out are coming together."
Today in history: An occasional poem for the first night of Passover
Tonight begins the Jewish festival of Passover, which celebrates the exodus of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt.
“The Americans”: Considering evil and electric sheep
This episode largely concerns the secrets that women so often carry, some of them to the grave.
