Arts + Culture
Field Report
Laughter: Not Always the Best Medicine
An event for Stuff White People Like exposes some problems with the popular book and blog.
By Saxon Baird, Friday August 15, 2008
Books
Stop, Drop, and Roll
David Sedaris’ new book isn’t as funny as his others, but he is getting better as a storyteller.
By Kim Gengler, Monday July 28, 2008
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
Music
Growing Pains
Follow-up albums from Gnarls Barkley and Ghostland Observatory are disappointing; Beach House stands out with their sophomore album.
By Kriston Capps, Friday May 9, 2008
Books
Apology-Free Feminism
Amanda Marcotte’s new book is for young feminists who get it.
By Kay Steiger, Friday May 9, 2008
Books
Our Story
In "Youth to Power," blogger Michael Connery writes the first chronicle of youth politics in the 21st century.
By Tim Fernholz, Wednesday May 7, 2008
Films + TV
Anchored Man
Will Ferrell should stop playing the same role over and over again.
By Jordan Michael Smith, Monday March 31, 2008
Films + TV
Bollywood: Kiss Kiss Hug Hug
Traditionalists in India oppose increased affection in Bollywood films, exposing a generational divide.
By Triveni Gandhi, Tuesday March 25, 2008
Films + TV
Once in a Sentimental Moon
Under the Same Moon shows the human side of immigration.
By Brittany Schulman, Monday March 24, 2008
Field Report
Record Label Goes Green
Green Owl Records is trying to do business in an environmentally conscious way—even if it means driving halfway across the country in a bus fueled by vegetable oil.
By Zach Pentel, Friday March 21, 2008
Films + TV
"The OC" comes to D.C.
Late Night Shots, the infamous D.C. social networking website, is helping to put young Georgetown elites on a new reality show.
By Angela Valdez, Wednesday February 27, 2008
Books
R.I.P., Neoconservatism
They Knew They Were Right documents the rise and fall of the neoconservatives—and offers progressives an important foreign policy lesson.
By Ethan Porter, Tuesday February 19, 2008
Field Report
Vaginas of Color
A new production of The Vagina Monologues is reaching out to women of color—and to men.
By Kay Steiger, Thursday February 14, 2008
Films + TV
There Will be Testosterone
There Will Be Blood is part Western, part gender study.
By Kriston Capps, Monday February 11, 2008
Books
Dissecting 9/11
Why The Terror Dream‘s singular focus on gender feels woefully incomplete.
By Rashi Kesarwani, Friday January 25, 2008
Five Minutes With
Frank Warren
The keeper of Postsecrets reveals the secrets behind the popular postcard blog.
By Ali M. Latifi, Wednesday January 16, 2008
Books
Too Little, Too Late
In his new book on environmentalism, Newt Gingrich unsuccessfully attempts something of a political makeover.
By Kay Steiger, Tuesday January 15, 2008
Films + TV
Show, Don’t Tell
Excessive hand-holding could bring down The Wire in season five.
By Jesse Singal, Friday January 11, 2008
Opinions
Are Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Scabs?
You bet. Think twice before tuning in.
By Saxon Baird, Thursday January 10, 2008
Books
The Chastity Belt
In The Abstinence Teacher, Tom Perrotta brings some much-needed nuance to the culture wars.
By Jesse Singal, Tuesday January 8, 2008
Films + TV
A Progressive Netflix Queue
The New Year may be upon us, but that’s no reason to pass up the best progressive films of 2007.
By Will Di Novi, Wednesday January 2, 2008
Music
No Racial Quotas Here
Critics made an issue out of race in rock music this year. They shouldn’t have.
By Kriston Capps, Friday December 28, 2007
Field Report
Girl Talk, Interrupted
Music fans may love Gregg Gillis’ innovative mash-ups, but the recording industry isn’t buying them.
By Chris Bodenner, Monday December 10, 2007
Films + TV
Is "American Gangster" Good for Hip Hop?
Rappers aren’t always doing hip hop a favor by crossing over to the silver screen.
By Erica Williams, Wednesday November 21, 2007
Films + TV
Taking a Stand?
“Lions for Lambs” relies on the same oversimplified talking points it condemns.
By Michael Kmet, Ithaca College, Thursday November 15, 2007
Films + TV
Taking on “King Corn”
A new documentary explains why the U.S. agricultural system is to blame for America’s obesity epidemic.
By Sommer Mathis, Friday November 2, 2007
Music
Getting Back to Where They Belong
In Rainbows puts the rock back in Radiohead.
By Kriston Capps, Thursday October 25, 2007
Films + TV
Porn Stars Speak
HBO’s documentary “Thinking XXX” takes an unconventional look at the porn industry.
By Caroline Hagood, Buffalo State University, Thursday October 18, 2007
Opinions
Che Lives ... on a T-Shirt
What progressives should know about Cuba’s most iconic revolutionary.
By Kay Steiger, Friday October 12, 2007
Books
Conservative Liberal Arts
Hanna Rosin’s God’s Harvard describes life at Patrick Henry College.
By Steven White, Hampshire College, Monday October 1, 2007
Comics
Private Mercenary Army
By Matt Bors, Wednesday September 26, 2007
Films + TV
In a World So Troubled...
Sean Penn’s film adaptation of “Into the Wild” offers a different sort of escapism.
By Michael Gottwald, Wesleyan University, Monday September 24, 2007
Comics
More Accidental Hipsters
By Jen Sorensen, Thursday September 20, 2007
Comics
Green Bombs
By Jen Sorensen, Thursday September 20, 2007
Comics
Fear Factor
By August J. Pollak, Thursday September 20, 2007
Films + TV
The War At Home
With “In the Valley of Elah,” the director of “Crash” turns in a much more subtle, satisfying effort.
By Michael Kmet, Ithaca College, Friday September 14, 2007
Films + TV
A "Daily" Dose of Iraq
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart offers fair and balanced reporting on Iraq.
By Rachel Joy Larris, Thursday September 13, 2007
Comics
The Petraeus Report
By Matt Bors, Wednesday September 12, 2007
Comics
The Giant Hole of Manhattan
By August J. Pollak, Wednesday September 12, 2007
Comics
911 Status Report
By Matt Bors, Wednesday September 12, 2007
Music
Breaking Out of the Mold
Artists attempt to transcend their typecasts in new albums, and some succeed.
By Kriston Capps, Friday September 7, 2007
Books
Worshipping Dick
Stephen F. Hayes’ slobbering new biography of Vice-President Cheney is completely one-sided.
By Michael Corcoran, Emerson College, Friday August 31, 2007
Comics
How To Be a Libertarian
By August J. Pollak, Wednesday August 29, 2007
Comics
Strip Mining Goes Global
By Jen Sorensen, Wednesday August 29, 2007
Comics
Congratulations to Jenna on Her Engagement
By August J. Pollak, Wednesday August 29, 2007
Films + TV
So Awesome, So Awkward
Apatow and Rogen’s “Superbad” is hilarious, disgusting, and, in the end, more honest and realistic than any other high school comedy.
By Jesse Singal, Tuesday August 28, 2007
Music
Robot Lovin'
Summer albums include a robot takeover, an ’80s comeback, and homage to Michael Jackson.
By Kriston Capps, Monday August 6, 2007
Films + TV
“The Simpsons”: Aged to Imperfection
Why the new movie doesn’t live up to the classic show.
By Jesse Singal, Thursday August 2, 2007
Films + TV
Getting it Said
Talk to Me shows who really lives in Washington, D.C.
By Tim Fernholz, Georgetown University, Monday July 23, 2007
Books
In Defense of Harry
Book critics may not admit it, but the Harry Potter series has plenty to offer adults.
By Kriston Capps, Friday July 20, 2007
Films + TV
Movies that Matter
Arts Engine presents a series of powerful movies that seek to promote change.
By Zach Marks, Yale University, Thursday July 12, 2007
Field Report
Jock Shocked
Imus’ fans feel lost without him.
By Tim Fernholz, Georgetown University, Thursday July 5, 2007
Books
In Defense of the Sellout
A young journalist examines why so many of us are becoming bankers.
By Jesse Singal, Monday July 2, 2007
Field Report
Radio Days
Even college radio stations are subject to corporate pressures and playlists.
By Andrew Friscano, Ithaca College, Wednesday June 27, 2007
Music
In Music: The Taming of Björk
Plus: Keren Ann and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
By Graham Webster and Alexander M. Belenky, Tuesday May 8, 2007
Five Minutes With
M.I.A. Takes on the World
From Sri Lanka’s civil conflict to London’s street culture, this young performer throws labels out the window.
By Jacob Ganz, Tuesday April 19, 2005
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