Torture – debated
They call it a “debate” like there's anything to debate. As if international law and Dick Cheney's snarling are both equally valid. As if torture “working” makes it defensible. Despite the...
Day: April 23, 2009
On the 10th anniversary of Kubrick’s passing: “Paths of Glory”
The previous installment of the Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) retrospective discusses "Barry Lyndon." "Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel." Kirk Douglas’ Colonel Dax recites Samuel...