There were three essential elements to the convention: The Q&As, the photo opps, and the autographings. The photo opps were pretty impressive. Once the line starts moving, it goes fast, which is great until you get in front of the camera. Then you barely have time to register "OMGI'mTouchingJasonMan...

Jews need reassurance right now that the agenda represented by the renewed civil liberties movement in Britain is for them, writes Keith Kahn-Harris. They represent a powerful resource for change, but fear is holding them back....

Human rights investigators are adding yet another alleged war crime to existing accusations of Israel’s war-time exuberance, as Amnesty International officials believe Israel’s military forces engaged in “wanton destruction” of civilian homes during the bloody assault on Gaza...

The theme of China’s annual National People’s Congress taking place this week – the proceedings of which remain highly secretive beforehand – has been largely an economic one. Although the environment is hardly the priority issue du jour, China has not entirely changed its course with re...

a posting from the Patti Network find out what else I'm writing. Let Them Not Die in Vain Tomorrow, at about 2pm, a plane carrying the remains of three fallen Canadians will touch down in Trenton, ON. They were killed in Afghanistan late Tuesday by a roadside bomb as they returned from dismantling a...

The hits just keep on coming.  If you understand “hits” to mean more well-intentioned costumes with questionable execution from WonderCon 2009. And, yes, a few examples of excellence here and there.  But what fun are those? Hey, Phoenix.  Don’t just stand there, let’s get ...

The underlying theme of costumes at this year’s WonderCon 2009 seemed to be, “In spite of the recession, cosplay geeks are still eating well.”  You’ll see what I mean. Also, in spite of the protests of my heart, mind, soul, and remaining kidney, I couldn’t entirely avo...

(Before I begin: Lane casually spoils the film, so do not click on that link if you want a virginal viewing experience.) Anthony Lane would forestall serious criticism of his Watchmen review by characterizing defenders of the genre as "masonically loyal, prickling with a defensiveness and an ardor t...

With one graphic novel under his belt, Jeffrey Dean Morgan is looking forward to be in another graphic novel adaptation of “The Losers” by DC Comics. He is currently playing Edward Blake/Comedian for the Watchmen movie....

The best way to have fans talking about Terminator Salvation is to start a debate—over Bloodgood’s breasts, of course....