Bewitched: America’s Puritan past - and present
"Abigail/1702" reminds us of America's primal sins and psychoses, and ponders the deeply reactionary side of U.S. history.
Today in history: Centennial of radical artist Orson Welles
On this date in 1915, the director and title role star of the classic 1941 film "Citizen Kane" was born.
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."
