Back Talk: Chris Smith Back Talk: Chris Smith
The filmmaker discusses the American Dream, crummy jobs and his new work, The Pool.
Sep 18, 2008 / Back Talk Conversations / Christine Smallwood
The Relentless Activism of Tom Morello The Relentless Activism of Tom Morello
The Rage Against the Machine guitarist recounts his raucous RNC protest and explains his inspiration for melding politics and popular music.
Sep 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Z.P. Heller
Nixon Dirty Trickster on McCain Team Nixon Dirty Trickster on McCain Team
The man instrumental in a White House move to deport John Lennon in 1972 now heads McCain's transition team.
Sep 15, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Amy Winehouse and the (Black) Art of Appropriation Amy Winehouse and the (Black) Art of Appropriation
Just about the only thing Amy Winehouse hasn't repackaged from the black music archives is the one thing she could use: a lesson in Motown etiquette.
Sep 10, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Daphne A. Brooks
The Problem Is Empire The Problem Is Empire
The challenge to the peace movement is not to liberalize the empire; the task is to peacefully and steadily bring it to an end--and make democracy safe for the world.
Sep 2, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Tom Hayden
Britten’s ‘Peter Grimes’ a Masterpiece of Opera Noir Britten’s ‘Peter Grimes’ a Masterpiece of Opera Noir
A recent production of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes is a grim masterpiece of opera noir.
Aug 27, 2008 / Books & the Arts / David Schiff
Back Talk: Guy Maddin Back Talk: Guy Maddin
The Canadian filmmaker discusses his new film, My Winnipeg, and the importance of cultivating a personal mythology.
Aug 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
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