by Cliff Vaughn | Jan 16, 2006 | Opinion
It’s probably not often that someone preaches at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. But that’s what happened when rap artist LL Cool J met with religion writers recently to discuss his new movie. “I am Christian,” said the 37-year-old...
by Robert Parham | Jan 16, 2006 | Opinion
Two Republican governors expressed support for the teaching of neo-creationism—intelligent design—in public schools in the past two weeks. “What is wrong with teaching ‘intelligent design’ in our schools?” asked Gov. Ernie Fletcher (R.-Ky.), at...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jan 13, 2006 | Opinion
As movie awards season kicks in and movies about BIG THINGS take over everyone’s talk, you might find yourself craving something light yet satisfying. If so, “Last Holiday” might be your dish. The Queen Latifah starrer, directed by Wayne Wang...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jan 13, 2006 | Opinion
“Glory Road,” the latest movie from mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer, is “based on the true story of the team that changed everything.” That team is the 1965-66 Texas Western Miners basketball team, which made it to the NCAA finals against the...
by Gary Farley | Jan 12, 2006 | Opinion
While viewing the football bowl games last week, I noted that the ABC television network was promoting some new series for their Monday night lineup with the phrase, “Putting the Fun Back in Romance.” The promo clips for these shows indicated to me that...
by Cliff Vaughn | Jan 11, 2006 | Opinion
The 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship pitted the Kentucky Wildcats against the Texas Western Miners. It stacked Kentucky’s coaching powerhouse, Adolph Rupp, against Texas Western’s upstart, Don Haskins. And it saw five whites from Kentucky take on five...
