Kehinde Wiley: The Unlikely Star of the Hit Show “Empire”
Delve into the art and culture of Fox’s “Empire” through the monumental portrait paintings of Kehinde Wiley.
Renegade and Folk Hero: The Lasting Appeal of George Costanza
Seinfeld's George Costanza holds a strange place in culture. He's loved, but unlovable. At the heart of that contradiction is his status as folk hero.
Frank Sinatra’s Radical Past
On the occaision of Frank Sinatra's centennial, we look into his radical past.
Heavy Metal’s Classical Roots: Neurosis’ Symphony of Sludge
Relapse Records recently reissued Neurosis' famous "Times of Grace," and the album is a sadomasochistic symphony.
Do We Overstate Miles Davis’ Genius?
There are things about Miles Davis we never discuss. Maybe it's time we did.
From Pinball to Video Games: How Sex Shaped the Gamer Revolution
From the start, sex played a strong role in marketing games to teenagers.
From Vaudeville to Hamilton: Racial Minorities in Musicals
Hamilton, the Lin-Manuel Miranda play, is taking Broadway by storm. Its use of a "race-blind" cast has been unprecedented in modern theater.
Unpacking the World of Cosplay
We go into the world of cosplay, where men and women dress up and role-play as their favorite fictional characters.
The John Lennon Memorial
Strawberry Fields, the John Lennon memorial in Central Park, has become somewhat of a pilgrimage for Beatles and non-Beatles fans alike.