The legend of King Arthur is a gift that keeps on giving
PAT MURPHY: Although the legend of King Arthur may be a fabrication, the story has powerful resonance. The cast of characters is catnip for dramatists
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Tag: Books – Fiction
Are we seeing the destruction of democratic capitalism?
LEE HARDING: More than 100 years after H.G. Wells forecast dramatic changes in the world order, the tide appears to be turning
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A true story that inspired a classic western movie
PAT MURPHY: Kidnapped by Commanches then rescued, Cynthia Ann Parker was a victim of cultural genocide twice over ($)
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Spending Thanksgiving with Rumpole of the Bailey
MICHAEL TAUBE: Leo McKern was born to play this role. He transforms into the barrister of the people, with personality, magnificent inflection and wit (PREMIUM)
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In praise of talented storytellers Forsyth, Follett
PAT MURPHY/BOOKS: If you’re partial to thrillers but aren’t familiar with either man, find a copy of The Day of the Jackal or Eye of the Needle and enjoy a riveting read (PREMIUM)
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Harry will receive a princely sum for a book about nothing
MICHAEL TAUBE: A profile of someone who has been in the public eye most of his life but achieved little of note isn’t a worthwhile subject (PREMIUM)
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Good Seuss, bad Seuss, less Seuss, no Seuss?
MICHAEL TAUBE: Ignoring, desensitizing or eliminating history is the wrong approach. Learning, engaging and explaining will have a more positive effect
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If you like medieval drama, The Last Kingdom fits the bill
TV REVIEW: The Last Kingdom isn’t a scrupulously accurate historical documentary. Still, it’s quite engrossing as a viewing spectacle ($29)
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The perpetual fascination with Robin Hood
PAT MURPHY: The bawdy, brutal outlaw of the original ballads doesn’t fit with the noble figure of popular mid-20th-century presentations
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Finding new value – and a great back story – in an old film
PAT MURPHY: D-Day the Sixth of June was based on an award-winning novel by Canadian journalist Lionel Shapiro (PREMIUM content/Not yet a PREMIUM member? $25)
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In praise of trashy paperbacks
PAT MURPHY: What could be bad about stories that are pacey, and replete with nefarious dealings, treachery, passion and lust? They’re great fun and you won’t nod off reading them (PREMIUM content/Not yet a PREMIUM member? $25)
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Celebrating Christmas with Poirot and Marple
MICHAEL TAUBE: If you’re looking for some binge-worthy fictional subjects, nothing could be better than Agatha Christie’s signature characters (PREMIUM content/Not yet a PREMIUM member? $21)
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