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
Carlin Uncensored Carlin Uncensored
Comedian George Carlin is dead at 71. The Nation pays tribute to "America's most consistently savage social commentator."
Jun 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / YouTube
This Brave Nation: Two Generations of Hope This Brave Nation: Two Generations of Hope
Pete Seeger talks about music and activism with one of the country's most effective young grassroots leaders, Majora Carter.
Jun 23, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Brave Nation
Seeing Past the Gorgons Seeing Past the Gorgons
The New Yorker's art critic turns his eye toward the cultural summits.
Jun 19, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
Solemn, Expanded Time Solemn, Expanded Time
An exhibition looks at the bits and pieces that made up some of the great artwork of Californian artist Jess.
Jun 5, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
People of Conscience, Challenge the President! People of Conscience, Challenge the President!
After eight years of misgovernment, Americans must join together to restore our democracy, the rule of law, and our nation's moral standing on history's high road.
May 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Ross C. Anderson
Recount: A Nightmare Revisited Recount: A Nightmare Revisited
HBO's Recount will bring back bad memories, which is precisely why you should see it.
May 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Adam Howard
Back Talk: Billy Bragg Back Talk: Billy Bragg
British punk rocker and activist Billy Bragg talks about his new album and the politics and economics of free online music.
May 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood