Closely Watched Water Closely Watched Water
Hurricane Katrina seen from an eye in the storm.
Aug 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
Music’s Measures Music’s Measures
A jazz writer pays tribute to his longtime collaborator on The Penguin Guide to Jazz.
Aug 12, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Brian Morton
Brad, Angelina and the Baby Bump Bonanza Brad, Angelina and the Baby Bump Bonanza
As print journalism faces extinction, tabloids obsess over celebrity pregnancy and childbirth. What's wrong with this picture?
Aug 11, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Meredith Blake
A Magic Moment for America A Magic Moment for America
The nomination of Barack Obama--so able intellectually, morally and spiritually--marks a magic moment for America, culminating the hopes of those who worked for a more perfect unio...
Aug 5, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
The Disasterplex The Disasterplex
Superstars and superheroes fight and flounder through Hollywood's season of wanton destruction.
Jul 31, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
Elvis Costello’s Momofuku: A Portrait of Love and Lust Elvis Costello’s Momofuku: A Portrait of Love and Lust
Elvis Costello's new album is a worthy addition to his seemingly endless catalog of beauty and bile.
Jul 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / David Yaffe
Rachel Maddow’s Life and Career Rachel Maddow’s Life and Career
The Air America host is this election season's breakout star.
Jul 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Rebecca Traister
Summer of the Superhero Summer of the Superhero
Superhero-themed films are dominating the summer box office. Is it just about the bottom line or our national longing for genuine heroism?
Jul 24, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Adam Howard
Should Will Smith Play Obama? Should Will Smith Play Obama?
Stephen Colbert suggests that playing McCain would be a bigger stretch for the Academy Award nominated movie star.
Jul 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / The Colbert Report
Review: ‘Full Battle Rattle,’ ‘Get Smart’ Review: ‘Full Battle Rattle,’ ‘Get Smart’
Reviewing a homegrown war documentary, a portrait of Native American life and a pair of spy comedies.
Jun 26, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans