Following Thomas
[AMAZONPRODUCT=B000P5FH4Y] Last Saturday, PBS ran a documentary about the Mormons. Lasting in excess of 270…
Review: “American Pie: Reunion” starring Eugene Levy and Jason Biggs
The first episode of Michael Palin’s “Ripping Yarns” began with a quote from G. K.…
Review: “The Iron Lady” starring Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent
[AMAZONPRODUCT=B004U5BYZQ] Generally speaking, I only write reviews for films and books which I’ve enjoyed. Part…
Profiles in Timidity and Courage
The Queen’s Speech was long on pomp, short on circumstance. I’ve listened to a fair…
The Slouch Towards Bethlehem
The Left had much to celebrate over the long weekend: not only was the Conservative…
In the Shadow of the Tower
As the final results of the 2012 local election were tallied and reported, London was…
The Sorrows of Catalonia
Last weekend’s edition of the Financial Times led with three articles about Spain. They catalogued…
The End of the Conservative Party
Outrage, but no surprise. Jeremy Hunt’s close relationship with Rupert Murdoch’s empire is the subject…
Shopping Blues
The Trafford Centre is an undeniably impressive place. I could see its large glass dome…
Memories of Turkey
“Did you enjoy your stay?” The question, posed by the young lady stationed at the…