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The King’s Speech

The film may be about royalty, but its message is for the everyman.

What we can learn from Aron Ralston's harrowing ordeal.

It's character, not wizardry, that counts.

Jason Reitman’s new film got a bunch of well-deserved Golden Globe nominations, but it is also a little depressing.

Despite the magic, it is character that prevails.

Mankind should be our business.

Meryl Streep's new film reminded me to chew my food a little longer, and enjoy it a little more.

Reporter Steve Lopez thought he found a story in Nathaniel Ayers. What he really found was a friend.