Publications

Death to Smoochy

James Bowman

Not having spent much time in methadone clinics, I can’t say for sure whether or not it is at all…

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Y Tu Mama Tambien

James Bowman

Y Tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too. . .) may be one of the best pornographic movies ever made,…

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Son of the Bride (El Hijo de la Novia)

James Bowman

Son of the Bride, written by Fernando Castets and Juan José Campanella, who also directed, is an utterly captivating little Argentine/Spanish co-production….

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American Journalism Not In Peril Enough

James Bowman

THE NEWS ABOUT THE NEWS: AMERICAN JOURNALISM IN PERIL by Leonard Downie Jr. and Robert G. Kaiser Alfred A. Knopf,…

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National Review / March 27, 2002

Salvation Is Not For Sale

George Weigel

After expounding a general theory of the universe, a famous scientist was once asked where God fit into the picture….

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Syndicated Column / March 27, 2002

"We are not a Museum"

George Weigel

During the day of prayer for peace in Assisi on January 24, thirteen religious leaders read a “final declaration.” The…

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Syndicated Column / March 20, 2002

"Why do you seek the living among the dead?"

George Weigel

In a few short weeks, the Church will read once again the Easter story from Luke’s Gospel: “ …on the…

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Syndicated Column / March 15, 2002

Land Mine Myopia

Ernest W. Lefever

Seizing on President George Bush’s recent visit to Korea, ban land mines advocates have launched a vigorous newspaper and TV…

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The Washington Times / March 15, 2002

Monsoon Wedding

James Bowman

If I had to ask one question of a movie in order to distinguish a good one from a bad…

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Harrison’s Flowers

James Bowman

Interestingly, the main thing that is wrong with Harrison’s Flowers — a sort of reverse Orpheus story with a happy…

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Russian Orthodoxy and its Discontents

George Weigel

Titles can be revealing. For example: it tells you something about the cast of mind that pervades the leadership of…

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Syndicated Column / March 13, 2002

Son’s Room, The (La Stanza del Figlio)

James Bowman

Phew! The Son’s Room (La Stanza del Figlio) by Nanni Moretti (co- written with Linda Ferri and Heidrun Schleef) is…

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