da vinci code

Hanks Falls Flat in Languid ‘Larry Crowne’

Richard Schickel / Truthdig Jul 2, 2011 “Larry Crowne” is a wan and predictable romantic comedy, much more the former than the latter. It is, for me at least, a major disappointment. “Larry Crowne” is a wan and predictable romantic comedy, much more the former than the latter. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Yet Another ‘Mona Lisa’ Mystery

Staff / Truthdig Dec 14, 2010 Just when you thought the "Da Vinci Code" craze had mercifully passed, here comes another potential puzzle hidden in the "Mona Lisa": Members of Italy's National Committee for Cultural Heritage say they have found symbols embedded in the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic portrait. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Vatican Paper Gives ‘Angels & Demons’ a Pass

Staff / Truthdig May 8, 2009 It wasn't exactly "two thumbs up" material, but despite the Vatican's vested interest in pooh-poohing certain conspiratorial notions presented in "Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown's oeuvre, the official paper of the Holy See didn't quite pan director Ron Howard's cinematic treatment of Brown's prequel, "Angels & Demons," either. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Angels and Demons’ Not Welcome at the Vatican

Staff / Truthdig Jun 17, 2008 It would appear that the pope is not a Dan Brown fan. The Vatican has refused to allow star Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard to film scenes from author Brown's "Da Vinci Code" prequel, "Angels and Demons," on its holy territory. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sales of Frey Memoir Unhurt by Fabrications

Staff / Truthdig Mar 23, 2006 Surprised? Hey, Paris Hilton went from B-list to the cover of Vogue after her sex video made the rounds. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )