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The Devil's Dictionary: Cross

by Ambrose Bierce CRITICCUI BONO?CROSS -n. An ancient religious symbol erroneously supposed to owe its significance to the most solemn event in the history of Christianity, but really…

Evita

Director: Alan ParkerWriters: Alan Parker and Oliver StoneDirector of Photography: Darius KhondjiEditor: Gerry HamblingMusic: Andrew Lloyd WebberProduction Designer: Brian MorrisProducers:…

Scary Movie

Director:Keenan Ivory WayansWriters:Shawn and Marlon Wayans, Buddy JohnsonDimension Films; R; 88 minutesRelease:7/00Cast:Jon Abrahams, Carmen Electra, Marlon Wayans Keenan Ivory Wayans' Don't…

Bennington Battle Day: Vermont

A major American victory by Liz Olson The Battle of Bennington took place on August 16, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. A victory for the American forces, the Battle of…

Bunker Hill Day: Massachusetts

Celebrating the Battle of Bunker Hill by Liz Olson Bunker Hill Day, a holiday observed annually on June 17 in Massachusetts, celebrates the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although named…

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is one of the most popular and enduring country singers of the last 50 years, known especially for her outsized talent, hair and bosom. Dolly Parton began writing and performing songs…

Robert Graves: Free Verse

Free VerseI now delight In spite Of the might And the right Of classic tradition, In writing And reciting Straight ahead, Without let or omission, Just any little rhyme In any little time…

The Matrix

Directors/Writers:Larry and Andy WachowskiWarner Bros.; R; 136 minutesRelease:3/99Cast:Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Ann Moss The Matrix is a cool, sultry film set a few hundred…

Organic Act Day: Virgin Islands

Celebrating a new constitution by Liz Olson Each year, on the third Monday in June, the Virgin Islands recognize Organic Act Day, which commemorates the organization of a new…

1941 College Football Recap

Final AP Top 20Bowl Games with Top 20 TeamsMajor Conference ChampionsHeisman Trophy VotingOther Major Award WinnersConsensus All-America Team Texas appeared to have the national championship locked…