Topic: John Wayne

Will Michele Bachmann's gaffes hurt her presidential candidacy?

Flaps about Michele Bachmann's grasp of Colonial history or movie-star birthplaces probably won't mean a lot to many voters. But her misstatements of fact about current political history could be a problem.

Oscar night: At the movies, we all get a vote

Best film? Best actor? There are dozens of ways of ranking films besides the Academy Awards. But the most important way is how you rank them.

Oscars 2011: How the year's top films reflect the times

Many of this year's top movies portray dark themes or flawed characters. Why one culture watcher says they mirror this moment in history.

American Idol apologizes for Steven Tyler but delivers John Wayne Schulz

American Idol producers highlighted Steven Tyler's antics Wednesday with a phony apology. But for John Wayne Schulz, no apologies needed.

Academy Award nominees include Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush for 'The King's Speech'

Academy Award nominees were announced Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. Natalie Portman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Bale, and Helena Bonham Carter are also Academy Award nominees for acting.

True Grit: movie review

Jeff Bridges gives another nuanced performance as the one-eyed deputy marshal in this remake of the 1969 classic 'True Grit.'

Dan Rostenkowski remembered as generous, powerful

Dan Rostenkowski, who died Aug. 11, was remembered at a funeral service at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, the same church where he was baptized and confirmed as a child.

Opinion: Amazon e-book tipping point: Is the death of books upon us?

On the strength of the popular Kindle, Amazon says it now sells more e-books than hardcovers. What's being lost is the messy tactile narrative of how books are made manifest and cling to our lives, as "The Hobbit" did to mine.

Road-trip glimpses of America's true worth

Despite persistent joblessness and taxing wars overseas, a summer road trip shows that the American spirit is alive and well.

Weak 'Knight and Day' opening: The fall of Hollywood stars?

As Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz found out with the $3.8 million opening of 'Knight and Day,' audiences aren't so much looking for big-name Hollywood stars anymore.

Red Dead Redemption review roundup

Red Dead Redemption review scores applaud the game's surprising sophistication, expansive freedom, and gritty depiction of the Wild West.

Arizona immigration law and illegal immigrants: state of extremes

Where lawmen Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday mowed down outlaws at the O.K. Corral, Arizona immigration law brings its modern brand of western justice to the issue of illegal immigrants.

A fairy tale garden for a hobbit

Inspired by Tolkien's book, Sleeping Beauty's castle, and an abandoned medieval town, a fairy tale garden in Texas would be just right for hobbits.

Pigskin passion handed off

Enticed by the familiar smells and shouts of the football stadium, the writer sees her 5-year-old get hooked on the game.

Will 'that John Wayne dude’ run for Louisiana senator?

The Transplanted Gardener: The view from here

Is the time right for Slow Fashion?

A fashion movement asks consumers to think about the origin and materials of their clothes.

Review: 'Gran Torino'

Eastwood gives Dirty Harry a fresh turn in this tale of a racist retiree who reluctantly befriends and defends his immigrant neighbors.

The Good War – From the Monitor archives

World War II Veterans remember "the last good war."

Review: 'Appaloosa'

Old-style western plays on the camaraderie and courage of frontier life.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Delightful 'Pushing Daisies' now out on DVD, surging dance music from Congo's Kasai Allstars, a documentary about the fabled Warner Bros. studio, and more.

Opinion: The new pretty in pink: men

Guys now tan and wax. What's a modern girl to do?

Wave-power proposals alarm locals

US waters could supply up to 10 percent of electric needs but fast-track permits anger communities.

Wave-power proposals alarm locals

US waters could supply up to 10 percent of electric needs but fast-track permits anger communities.