
Who said simple?
Though tomato sauce is essential, there is no one, agreed-upon way to make it.

Pandoro’s box
Italy's holiday bread treat is better improvised at home than bought at supermarkets.

End-spliff
Holland longtime hash tolerance is a European idiosyncrasy that's losing its grip.

Young Adult
Jason Reitman's and Diablo Cody's look at a stunted life is carried by "Mavis" Theron.

Broken wand
Whoever said holiday-time parties are fun by definition never looked between the lines.

Contagion
Here's a competent and often terrifying disease flick in which touchy-feely means death.

Fair Game
An account of pre-Iraq Washington intrigue that's too noble for its own good.

Mr. Truffle
Whatever the holiday, resourcefulness is the name of the game in the kitchen.

Dwarfed
Italy may be greedy for space, but the United States has it, and thanks you.

Liberi di non credere
"Free Not to Believe" is an alternative view of religion's role in Catholic Italy.

Broken toy
Iraq long ago fell from headline grace, but not before it was needlessly shattered.