At its best, Ridley Scott's latest space epic is a superbly intelligent peon to human ingenuity.
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Campania awakens, I
The ancient wine-growing region of Campania has had its ups and downs, but quality is on the rise.
Loving the elephant
For young movie critics (and some adults), losing a favorite character is no fun at all.
Man From Reno
Dave Boyle's quirky neo-noir gets its punch from Ayako Fujitani and Pepe Serna.
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When people make up their mind about age, it's sometimes best not to try to correct them.
Submission
In the spirit of "Dr. Strangelove," French novelist Michel Houellebecq puts a brilliantly comic spin on a sensitive topic.
The Muse
Some people can't get going until they know time's running out — and what's wrong with that?
The English world
Trying to start a book club opens the door into the English side of Tuscany, a planet apart.
A state of doubt
Living in Mississippi means getting used to raised eyebrows and friends who want you to leave.
Bologna, inside out
Two Italian authors take a crack at a city guide in the tradition of the 19th-century Baedeker.
The enemy of my enemy
Like it or not, there's nothing at all surprising about Russian air strikes in Syria.
A jury of my beers
With Oktoberfest over, there are plenty of meaty ways to cure a yearning for more lager.