Culture

Ursula LeGuin says up with fantasy, down with capitalism

November 25, 2014 By Blake Skylar

"Right now, I think we need writers who know the difference between the production of a market commodity and the practice of an art."

Hollywood Left turns out to support Howard Zinn’s new book

November 24, 2014 By Ed Rampell

Rocker Tom Morello brought the house down at an event celebrating the publication of the anniversary edition of "Voices of a People's History of the United States."

Movies you might have missed: “We’ll Live Till Monday”

November 21, 2014 By Joseph Zimmermann

This film is "an honest portrayal that also deals frankly with the complex human problems that are involved in molding the communist man and woman."

Hurry! Hurry! Two great events at Lincoln Center, NYC

November 20, 2014 By Eric A. Gordon

Two great events of transcendent cultural significance are taking place at or across the street from Lincoln Center in Midtown Manhattan.

Florence of Suburbia: “The Vortex” in review

November 19, 2014 By Ed Rampell

While "The Vortex" contains more than its fair share of sharp banter, it is also a powerful dramedy.