In his cohesive review of Dark Bargain - Slavery, Profits, and the Struggle for the Constitution, Matt Mitchell notes how the delegates who crafted the United States Constitution "wrestled with the issue of moral restraint versus the economic necessity of slavery." In addition to explicating conflicting impulses, Matt also alludes to the author's theories being "bolstered by in-depth facts." The same kind of substantial reinforcement in Matt's review shores up his analysis.
TV/FILM
From TV Editor TV and Film Guy:
Well, it's apparently not like 24, but apparently it's good anyway. Or, maybe it is like 24. No wait, it's not. Either way, Ray Ellis tells us all about Sleeper Cell: American Terror.
From Film Editor Lisa McKay:
As we continue to look back at the year in film, David Dylan Thomas offers up his own top ten and notes that most of them aren't going to have you leaving the theater whistling a happy tune.
T. Rigney does love his B-movies, and this week's pick is called Soul Vengeance. Even if you have no intention of ever seeing this gem, any movie review that includes the phrases "sinister wang" and "unholy sausage" is worth a read.
It's pretty easy to like a movie and write a glowing review, but a good bad review is a work of art. El Bicho didn't like Smokin' Aces one little bit and he turns a nifty phrase or two in the telling of it.
From Asst. Music Editor A.L. Harper:
Daniel J. Stasiewski sweeps you away with his charming review of The Last King Of Scotland.
CULTURE
From Culture Editor Diana Hartman:Life, living, death, and dying come together to define the finest writing in Culture's lineup this week. Certainly there are lessons to be learned, but what these writers offer more than anything else is observation, experience, and perspective. You'll find no soup for the soul here — just soul.
Article comments
1 - Mat Brewster
Hey, thanks for the pick Connie!