The life and ravings of the radical provocateur Abbie Hoffman, who probably needs an introduction as far as younger moviegoers are concerned.

NEWYORKER: Steal This Movie!

Egged on by a hysterical blogosphere and the ravings of Fox News blowhards, the Republican Party has turned upon itself (see article).

ECONOMIST: The Republicans

This might sound like the ravings of a has-been.

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne