Arts + Culture

Films + TV
Are We There Yet?
On the Road in America tracks four young Arabs as they trek across America.
By Nicholle Manners, Monday July 7, 2008

Music
Breaking Down (Genre) Barriers
It took Portishead 11 years to release its third album. It was worth the wait.
By Kriston Capps, Tuesday July 1, 2008

Books
Loving Literary Journalism in Only Love
Two new books of literary journalism show that this genre may be a disappearing one.
By Andy Kroll, Wednesday June 25, 2008

Crib Sheets
Green Father's Day Gifts
As a testament to Campus Progress’s commitment to an environmentally friendly lifestyle, here are some eco-chic gift ideas for Father’s Day.
By Paula-Raye O'Sullivan, Thursday June 12, 2008

Films + TV
Unintelligently Designed
Expelled fails both as a documentary and as an anti-evolution argument.
By Mike Berlin, Thursday June 5, 2008

Films + TV
The End of an Era
Sex and the City confirms “Lipstick Jungle” and “Cashmere Mafia” have surpassed the pioneering show in both style and substance.
By Kim Gengler, Monday June 2, 2008

Five Minutes With
Errol Morris
The Oscar-winning documentarian discusses Standard Operating Procedure, his new film about the Abu Ghraib photographs.
By Liz Williams, Friday May 30, 2008

Five Minutes With
John Cusack and Mark Leyner
The co-writers of the new movie War, Inc. explain why rebellions should be frequent and fun.
By Annika Carlson, Wednesday May 21, 2008

Music
Who's the Boss?
Kelis is reinventing the role of women in hip hop. Or is she?
By Carina del Valle Schorske, Thursday May 15, 2008

Five Minutes With
Keli Goff
Keli Goff, the author of a new book on young independent black voters, discusses what the real role of hip hop should be.
By Ali M. Latifi, Tuesday May 13, 2008