‘Religulous’ begins with the end. Bill Maher introduces his documentary standing on a hilltop in Megiddo, Israel where, according to the Bible, the final battle will take place; it is the very site of Armageddon. This sobering backdrop juxtaposed with Maher’s brand of wry biting humor sets the tone of the rest of the film which jumps from hilarious to critical and promises an irreverent, at times biased, take on religion in society.

Bill Maher is the host of the hit HBO weekly “Real Time with Bill Maher,” a commentary show known for its heated round table discussions featuring prominent actors and musicians, as well as columnists and pundits from every point in the political spectrum.

Eyes Wide Shut, Stanley Kubrick’s final masterpiece, is probably best known for its spectacular ritual/orgy scene which serves as the movie’s centerpiece. The ceremony stirs something altogether pagan within the soul and its mood is largely set by the soundtrack, scored by Jocelyn Pook. The song “Masked Ball” for example, …