Why Remake Cosmos?

Generally, I’m not big on reboots. For example, compared with the 1947 original, the 1994 version of Miracle on 34th Street is just sad. At least, I assume it is since I would never watch... Read More
True Detective. True Atheist?

The level of suspense in HBO’s new series True Detective starts high in the pilot episode and continues throughout. It’s a great crime drama that takes place in the Deep South where Christianity masks a... Read More
TV Review: Helix—How Far Should Science Go?

Matthew Bulger checks out the new Syfy television show Helix and delves deeper into the show’s portrayal of scientific and medical research. (more…)
Almost Humanists? 6 “Spiritual But Not Religious” Celebrities

We all know celebrity atheists like Bill Maher, Ricky Gervais, and Angelina Jolie. But what about “spiritual but not religious” celebrities? With the “nones”—or religiously unaffiliated—being all the rage, who among them have let go... Read More
The Humanism of Downton Abbey

Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? AHA’s Brian Magee identifies the humanistic elements of the popular British television show. The growing popularity of the British television program Downton Abbey (shown in the U.S. on... Read More
Stephen Fry, Humanism, and the Great Outdoors

The great British actor and comedian Stephen Fry joins extreme outdoorsman Bear Grylls, exploring rugged terrain and sharing his humanist beliefs to television audiences. Review by Matthew Bulger. What more can be said about the... Read More
New City, New People: A Humanist’s Travels on New Years Eve

Thomas Dixon’s goal is to visit a new city every year on New Year’s Eve, to open himself to new cultures, experiences, and people. He encourages other humanists to do the same. The first time... Read More