September 17, 2021 | R | 1h 47min What you get in “Copshop” is a gallows-humor-packed, abrasive, crime-thriller from director Joe Carnahan, a filmmaker who specializes in exploring America’s criminal underbelly in similar fashion to Guy Ritchie, who portrays British versions of the same milieu. And as opposed to Carnahan’s 2002 ultra-gritty and very serious…
Book Review: ‘Take Back Your Time’ by Christy Wright
The latest book from author Christy Wright is a refreshingly practical guide to getting on top of the things that matter most and away from the things that don’t. In “Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance,” Wright begins by redefining the concept of life balance—a term that has become, perhaps, a…
Book Review: “Revolutionary Monsters: Five Men Who Turned Liberation Into Tyranny”
Donald T. Critchlow has written an important book in a time when it seems to be most needed. The Katzin Family Professor at Arizona State University (ASU) has constructed a very readable and relatively short book on the danger of tyranny arising under the promise of liberty. The 177 pages of “Revolutionary Monsters,” which excludes…
Vacationing Where the Italians Vacation: Lake Garda
As Americans, we’re all aware of the siren call of go-to Italian getaways such as Positano, Florence, Rome, and even the beaches of Sicily. Many of us flock to these destinations each year like flies to honey. But with such places in their backyard and plenty of less-crowded alternatives available, where do the Italians vacation…
The Little Things Are the Big Things: What Men Can Do to Improve Their Marriage
“What does a woman want?” Sigmund Freud famously asked. In many ways, it’s a knuckleheaded question. With almost 4 billion females on the planet, we can assume that women want any number of things. Surely most of them desire what the great bulk of humanity wants: respect, love, joy, liberty, and so on. Those universal…
Timeless Beauty: Meet the Vintage-Inspired Cosmetics Brand Bringing Romance and Simplicity Back to Makeup
When you watch old movies, browse antique magazines, or recall your mother or grandmother’s style, perhaps you wish those traditional beauty standards weren’t a thing of the past. You might be surprised to learn that there is a thriving community of vintage, retro, and reproduction (repro) businesses—and enthusiasts—that honor and replicate the beauty and fashion…
The Immeasurable Value of Man’s Best Friend
A Texas historian friend of mine, Stephen L. Hardin, told me a story the other day about a dog and a plot of land. During the American migration into Mexican Texas, an immigrant came to Texas with his dog and ran into a Tejano from the Nacogdoches area. The dog was apparently such a wonderful…
Halloween-Loving Canadian Moves Overseas, Now His Rescued Dogs Wear His Best-Made Costumes
When an English teacher moved from Canada to Taiwan, he couldn’t bear to leave his favorite holiday, nor his love for costume making, behind. Infused with the Halloween spirit, his two rescued dogs now delight the East Asian locals with hilarious handmade costumes. Steve McKay, 42, who originally hails from British Columbia, told The Epoch…
Why We Need to Start Planning for Christmas Now
Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie, and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, right? While we’re thinking toward Halloween and Thanksgiving, consider this a strong nudge to put Christmas high on the list. Start planning now and you’ll benefit in so many ways come December. Before I find myself dealing with…
Photo Shows 2 Soaking-Wet Dogs in the Rain, Traffic Officer Sheltering Them Under His Umbrella
Thanks to social media, a photo taken in West Bengal, India, on a rainy day made our day. It was raining cats and dogs in Kolkata in mid-September, when local reporter Sayan Chakraborty, who was on assignment for Bengali daily Bartaman, spotted a pair of sopping-wet canines outside seeking shelter but unable to find any….
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