Topic: Brideshead Revisited

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Five books that deliver life – with the boring parts edited out.

The adventures of a mostly normal life – and why they make the best kind of books.

Mad World

Paula Byrne's engaging ‘partial’ bio of Evelyn Waugh focuses on his relationship with the family who inspired "Brideshead Revisited."

Review: 'Easy Virtue'

Despite aspirations to be more than a comedy, this revamp of Noel Coward's play survives on forced high spirits.

Review: 'Last Chance Harvey'

A middle-aged romance is given depth and charm by the mature talents of Thompson and Hoffman.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Christopher Guest displays his musical talents, quirky 'This American Life' puts out a second DVD, Martin Luther King Day offers a chance to make a difference, and more.

In appreciation of John Mortimer

Why 'Twilight' fascinates today's teens

Review: 'Pineapple Express'

Black comedy about the adventures of two potheads is fitfully amusing but over the top on gross-out gore.

Review: 'Brideshead Revisited'

Lastest interpretation of Evelyn Waugh's novel is more egalitarian and faith-oriented with a superb performance by Emma Thompson as the family matriarch.

A humble inhabitant of an opulent estate

The blackbird knew nothing of the grandeur of Castle Howard's grounds.