A roundup of books, some blessed and some hampered by timing
Manilow's haughty attitude makes public mocking easy
In Gran Torino, Clint Eastwood uses his icon status to successfully take on the sensitive subject of racism
Zoe Sandvig | The models of Amani ya Juu took and unusual path to the runway
Out of New York, Pennington is back on top in Miami
Author Regina Herzlinger says consumer choice would cure what ails the U.S.
Four noteworthy novels reviewed by Susan Olasky
Viewers who know their Bible will get more out of Edward Zwick's Defiance
The visual appeal of latest Mendes film is its only attraction
