From the tough sell de­part­ment, theatrical division: Trying to convince potential investors and audiences alike that watching an imagined 80-minute conversation (no intermission here, folks!), primarily about God and belief, between Sigmund Freud and C. S. Lewis. One set, no other actors, just two white guys sitting around talking. “I was told by two different producers that there was no...

As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to retrieve my recipes for steaming hot soups — prob­ably the most ideal fall and winter food. A soup can not only serve as a cozy appetizer, it can also be an easy lunch, or a light dinner, when served with a salad or sandwich. It’s also a healthy snack. Whenever...