“The Americans”: Who thrives, survives
On this series, many of our questions to be answered next year and many new ones to be posed.
Spies R Us: Keeping it in the family on “The Americans”
Viewers spent some uncomfortable time in character Elizabeth Jennings' shoes.
“The Americans”: Christ and the FBI come to dinner
Revelations keep coming on each new episode of "The Americans."
New book offers inside look at Soviet Communist Party discipline
Being a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union wasn't just an honor; it required strict discipline and moral obligations.
Eugene O'Neill's "The Hairy Ape”: A shocking protest against capitalist barbarism
It's a product of the post-World War I Expressionist school, with exaggerated characters, writ in bold strokes, often with harsh, mordant commentary.
Finding humor in strange places: New films at Tribeca
Are we preoccupied with determining what's funny, and when and where it's appropriate to laugh?
“Ramona”: California history at the intersection of Native, Spanish and white
This outdoor pageant, a broad-based community project, has been playing here for 93 years and counting.
“The Americans”: How do you solve a problem like Martha?
FBI assistant Martha has had the word "poor" attached to her name by reviewers ever since her introduction on the show.
“It’s Just Sex!” - Hit play in a (mostly) all-Black version
The premise is simple: Three upwardly mobile, thirtyish couples get together for a party and, shall we say, things just spiral out of control.
A singular artist who contributed to the common good: Prince’s remarkable life
Prince occupied a giant place in our culture; his loss sends shock waves through all categories of Americans - categories that he himself transcended.
