Stephin Merritt is not a happy guy. And never has this been clearer than on Distortion, the first album in four years from his most famous vehicle, the Magnetic Fields.
When asked if his artwork is similar to that of his son's, artist Murry Handler answers succinctly: "I don't think that there's any similarity."
What's the recipe for kool? Take a bit of Outkast and Lupe Fiasco, add a dash of old school R&B, a Grammy-winning producer, throw in some home-grown Raleigh funk and stand back
A harrowing tale of humanity and art in the face of totalitarian oppression, William T. Vollmann's award-winning 2005 novel forms the basis for Europe Central, a play that will force the audience...
In his vision of civil rights in America, Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized engaging youth as a major part of his message of civil rights.
Washington is considered by many to be one of today's finest and most versatile actors, portraying immoral thugs, inspiring coaches and everything in between.
Perhaps one of the most-beloved and well-known musical comedies featuring an uber-sexualized-transvestite mad scientist-and very possibly the only one-The Rocky Horror Show has made its flamboyant...
Senior Joshua Kazdin is the type of guy who would make the perfect bartender. He knows everything about alcohol, from the history to the best way to mix it. Kazdin, however, has already filled his...
As the ominous title suggests, Paul Thomas Anderson's There Will Be Blood is an instant American masterpiece, offering a tangled vision of violence, greed, religion and oil.
For months, the hype surrounding the mysterious Cloverfield has led to all kinds of speculation. Finally, it is here, and oh how it was worth the wait.
It's always been pretty hard to take Ringo Starr seriously. Despite his impressive drumming chops, he's typically relegated to the background-or punchlines-of Beatles history.
Why is Kylie Minogue famous? There are only a few things that are explicitly known about her: she's Australian, she's a singer (a debatable fact) and males generally dig her. Whatever the reason...
Lupe Fiasco released his highly-anticipated, long-delayed concept album Food and Liquor last year to good reviews and solid support from both Kanye West and Jay-Z. Hoping now to replicate that...
With 8 Diagrams, Wu-Tang Clan brings an old school authenticity that is-amid current rap's preoccupation with sheen and surface-surprisingly fresh. Their street cred is undeniable and their game on...
The Perfect Holiday tries too hard to be the perfect holiday family flick. The plot is formulaic, as holiday/romantic comedies tend to be, and its resolution is more predictable than overplayed...
Details Magazine recently published its list of the 50 most powerful men under 45. I know you all know about it-it was front page stuff. I would bet you think the only significance that list has...
Critics and readers alike consider Khalid Hosseini's novel of two boys growing up in Afghanistan one of the most powerful and earnest stories of 2003. Understandably, admirers are wary of the...
Hollywood's latest fantasy epic has just been released with high hopes of replicating the success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Chronicles of Narnia. Trusted with completing this mammoth...
From war to famine to global warming, the world is looking pretty grim. One problem overshadows all of these though: a dearth of good Disney movies in the past decade.
Bioware's highly-anticipated sci-fi, role-playing game Mass Effect hit stores this past week, and it is truly the epitome of a mixed bag.
