“Dies Irae” –

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from his “Requiem.”

 

“The power of Mozart’s version, while reading the text of this 13th century Latin sequence, really charges me up and sends me on my own little conversion experience every time.”

 

The Exorcist – William Peter Blatty 1971

 

“This book is probably usually thought of as simply a ‘horror’ novel. It is so much more. Blatty himself, an Eastern Catholic by the way, described it as a supernatural detective novel. It is a compelling story of doubt and faith, and it is a real page-turner; impossible to put down. It is also very funny!”

 

Barbershop – 2002

 

“This is a fantastic movie. Starring Cedric the Entertainer and Ice Cube — who, by the way, is a surprisingly talented actor — we have the story of a demoralized young father tempted to sell out his family business to pay the bills. It is a movie about tradition, about the importance of shared institutions, and commitment to ancestors. It is also really funny. It is a great movie for conservatives. I think Russell Kirk would approve of this movie.”