Arts and Entertainment

Jay-Z Isn’t a Sellout, He’s a Capitalist

Jay-Z Isn’t a Sellout, He’s a Capitalist Jay-Z Isn’t a Sellout, He’s a Capitalist

He’s a billionaire who wants to be an NFL team owner, and erasing Colin Kaepernick is the price of admission.

Aug 19, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Alex Katz’s Downtown Dreams

Alex Katz’s Downtown Dreams Alex Katz’s Downtown Dreams

In a recent show curated by the New York painter and sculptor, as well as a showcase of his new work, his particular artistic psychogeography comes to life.

Aug 16, 2019 / Barry Schwabsky

Brianna Wu Is Used to Fighting Bullies

Brianna Wu Is Used to Fighting Bullies Brianna Wu Is Used to Fighting Bullies

The Gamergate veteran tells The Nation why she’s challenging a Democratic incumbent in the Massachusetts congressional primary.

Aug 9, 2019 / Q&A / John Nichols

Puzzle No. 3506

Puzzle No. 3506 Puzzle No. 3506

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 Nobel-winning author is yellowish, and sadly blue on the inside (4,6)  6 50 percent failure dogs onboard computer (…

Aug 8, 2019 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Chance the Rapper’s Tedious Benediction

Chance the Rapper’s Tedious Benediction Chance the Rapper’s Tedious Benediction

On The Big Day, Chance gets swallowed up by the pomp, circumstance, and symbolism of his long-awaited debut album.

Aug 7, 2019 / Stephen Kearse

The Play Challenging Us to See the Rot at the Heart of Our Democracy

The Play Challenging Us to See the Rot at the Heart of Our Democracy The Play Challenging Us to See the Rot at the Heart of Our Democracy

As its New York run ends, What the Constitution Means to Me remains an urgent and salient critique of the country’s foundational document.

Aug 6, 2019 / Alisa Solomon

The Hallucinatory Violence of Quentin Tarantino’s Alternate Histories

The Hallucinatory Violence of Quentin Tarantino’s Alternate Histories The Hallucinatory Violence of Quentin Tarantino’s Alternate Histories

Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood looks back at the summer of ’69 and brings the Manson family murders into the present.

Aug 2, 2019 / Stuart Klawans

This Indie Band Has Beyoncé’s Seal of Approval

This Indie Band Has Beyoncé’s Seal of Approval This Indie Band Has Beyoncé’s Seal of Approval

Folk rock group Florist’s poetic new LP, Emily Alone, is quietly showstopping.

Jul 31, 2019 / Ann-Derrick Gaillot

The Doldrums of Summer Moviegoing

The Doldrums of Summer Moviegoing The Doldrums of Summer Moviegoing

A dispatch from our film critic on this season’s cinematic highs and lows. 

Jul 29, 2019 / Stuart Klawans

Puzzle No. 3505

Puzzle No. 3505 Puzzle No. 3505

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 Noticed a tool melting (4)  4 Put in other words: political center managed group of candidates (9) 10 Our dean mang…

Jul 25, 2019 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

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