The Obama decision on embryonic stem cell research, issued on Monday, came in his seventh week in office, a stark contrast to his predecessor, who took almost seven months to reach his on the same issue.  Of course, Mr. Bush faced the issue as one of first impression, while Mr. Obama had the benefit […]

            Home Box Office is currently airing another underappreciated gem on its Sunday night schedule.  The network that has provided series after series of superb comedies and dramas, along with great mini-series and self-produced feature films, is currently offering a second season of one of the wittiest, cleverest and most entertaining off-beat comedies ever to […]

            Is Rush Limbaugh really the voice of the Republican Party?  Does he really represent the road to a resurgence of conservativism in American politics?  Has he legitimized the hope that Barack Obama fails?               These questions and others about the man who got his start in talk radio right here in little old […]

            The Academy Awards often overlook the best films of the year.  That fact is well established every year.  And so, once again as a public service, I humbly submit my list of the past year’s best cinematic works of art.                But before I get to that task, here are a few thoughts […]