It's the second year for the Quills, which hopes to bring some of the glamor and attention of the Oscars and Grammys and Emmys to the bo...

Here's an article I've pitched and want to write: a profile of Thai martial arts actor Tony Jaa , who starred in the cult hit "...

That lucrative reunion tour wasn't such a happy-fest off-stage. I love how Frank Black excoriates a documentary filmmaker for making it ...

Demetri Martin, who is in his 30s and looks like he's in his 20s, is doing a clever show at the Fringe Festival. My favorite bit: a refe...

Oh dear. Someone remind me to go buy a bunch of their large shopping bags with handles -- I use those things to get mail, and cart books an...

The reviews are in and most agree Brecht's "Mother Courage and Her Children" (in a new translation by Tony Kushner) is a bit u...

Because there isn't enough crap coming out on DVD already. We need to fill up the pipeline with cheapo sequels and original fare that c...

Some think a documentary about the harassment and vile attacks the Dixie Chicks faced simply for voicing their political beliefs will be a f...

It's a bit absurd feeling bad for a millionaire broadcaster, bt there you are. Bob Costas hitched his wagon to NBC and they have slowly ...

That should be "is" coming, since a movie is singular, but wouldn't it read funny? I'm nervously awaiting a screening of ...

I really like Simon Cowell -- the man knows exactly what he's dealing with in "American Idol" (an inexplicable phenomenon that...

Harry Crews has published a new novella, his first work in eight years. The imprint is called Blood and Guts, which suits him just fine. Th...

Case in point: a British TV special about children with parents who have had sex change operations. What's it called? "My Mums Used...

Hollywood Reporter thinks this "Cotton Club"-looking flick is an entertaining mess but emphasizes the mess. Variety thinks it'...

The New York Times says movie studio people are confused and scared and hate how corporate honchos make them focus on the bottom line instea...

Everyone is calling "Snakes On A Plane" a disappointment because it didn't do massive business over the weekend. Remember my...

Paul McCartney didn't ask Heather Mills to sign a prenup because it wasn't romantic. Good for him. But there's nothing less roma...

Helen Mirren looks a lock to win an Emmy for Best Actress for her performance in "Elizabeth I." The HBO production cleaned up at t...

The threat of German censors deciding to charge Madonna will breaking the law by singing a song from a crucifix (while calling on people to ...

Kal Penn of "Harold and Kumar" joins the cast of "24" next season. I hope he's a good guy: seeing him as a henchman...

Jay-Z supposedly retired from music. But he's awfully busy mounting a world tour and what is expected to be a new CD this fall. Meanwhil...

I saw this headline and assumed they meant the spinoff featuring out actor John Barrowman as bisexual adventurer Captain Jack. But no, show ...

Robbie Williams is a huge star in Europe, as big as any American act you can think of. He's strong on catchy pop, strong on witty quotes...

I wasn't able to place a feature on "1491," the nonfiction book about life in America right before Columbus popped in to say h...

Christina Aguilera tops the album charts with her "Back To Basics" CD. (Though the BBC website hasn't updated that info yet, y...

I'm just old enough to remember David Frost achieving the "get" of a lifetime: a substantial sit-down interview with disgraced...

HBO is showing his two-part documentary on Katrina tonight and tomorrow at 9 p.m. Here's the latest rave review, just one of many. If it...

There is no end to the complaints I could raise about the arts coverage of the NY Times. A minor example: they ran a book feature on short w...

Two meaty stories to get you started. IRA member George Robinson pointed out this well-done article in LA Weekly on the fair-use of film cl...

The IRS better not ever question me when I write off anything and everything in pop culture as part of my job. I don't care if it's ...