Note: If you’ve seen the film’s advertisements, or are vaguely familiar with Louis Zamperini, nothing below should qualify as a spoiler. However, this review does discuss several of the film’s general plot points and themes, some of which should be considered light spoilers for anyone unfamiliar with...
Myth 1: Clement C. Moore wrote “Twas the Night Before Christmas” Truth: The poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” was originally published anonymously in New York’s Troy Sentinel on December 23, 1823. Thirteen years later, Clement C. Moore stepped forward and said that he was the author of the...
This past weekend saw the release of the Ridley Scott’s latest sword-and-sandals epic, and the third major Bible-based film of the year, Exodus: Gods and Kings. Covering the story of the first Passover (but with extra shield-and-sword mayhem thrown in for good measure), the movie stars Christian Bale as...
