Category: Reviews Books and Movies

  • Book Review: The Ornament of the World by María Rosa Menocal

    “The Ornament of the World” by María Rosa Menocal explores the collaborative cultural achievements of Muslims, Jews, and Christians in medieval Spain, emphasizing their tolerance and intellectual exchange.

  • Congrats to Andor

    Yesterday, some of the great seasons and episodes of modern TV were awarded with Emmys. While some of the actors were snubbed, Andor is by far one of my favorite shows this past year, and I must confess that the episode, “Who Are You?” that won Best Editing is probably my favorite hour in Star…

  • Book Review: Harry Turtledove Southern Victory Series

    Harry Turtledove’s Southern Victory series examines an alternate history where the Confederacy wins the Civil War, exploring its implications through complex characters and insightful themes.

  • Book Review: The Middle Kingdoms by Martyn Rady

    Martyn Rady’s “The Middle Kingdoms” presents a comprehensive history of Central Europe, emphasizing its unique identity and detailing the complexity of its regional cultures for general readers.

  • Superman (2025): A Hero Returns with Heart and Hope

    Rating: ★★★★☆ After years of darker, more brooding superhero films, James Gunn’s Superman arrives like a breath of fresh air—or perhaps more accurately, like a gentle breeze from Smallville. This isn’t just a reboot; it’s a love letter to everything that makes Superman enduring, wrapped in modern filmmaking techniques and delivered with Gunn’s signature blend…

  • Book Review: The Pope at War by David I. Kertzer

    David I. Kertzer’s “The Pope at War” critically analyzes Pope Pius XII’s actions during World War II, revealing complicity with fascist regimes and moral failings amid the Holocaust.