
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.

David Bowie, 1947-2016: Departure of the Cosmic Chameleon
Bowie was an artist; a true original force that didn't stay still but progressed, shedding identities and modes of work and style to offer new canvases.

Page to screen: 10 books that should be TV shows
As some of us take a holiday break and delve into pop culture, here's something to make you think: the top 10 books that ought to be on TV.

"The Green Inferno" is new low in racist film making
Filmmaker Eli Roth, who specializes in the horror genre, has no problem time traveling in the wrong direction.

Art should be like a ribbon around a bomb: Diego and Frida in Detroit
When they came to Detroit in 1932 they were three years married: Diego worked feverously and created Detroit Industry, while Frida created 11 works to establish herself as a distinct artist in her own right.

Cher: "If Trump's elected I'm moving to Jupiter"
Cher described him as a bigot with an ego the size of Texas.

Everything old is old again: A word on remakes and sequels
There's no shortage of creativity out there. It's simply a matter of whether it's being repressed. And it is - in the interest of profit. Another effect of capitalism.

What does Wonder Woman mean for 2015?
Gal Gadot, a relatively unknown Jewish Israeli actress, has been cast in the role of Wonder Woman. Some are pondering what a female superhero means in modern times.

Has “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” suited up for failure?
The show is interesting in that it offers a behind-the-curtain look at this fantastical world of heroes. But in many ways, it may have missed its mark.

Love, war, and hell in a prison cell
The Uptown Players, near the Dallas Arts District, are performing "The Kiss of the Spider Woman."

