starbucks, now 35 percent less evil

It's easy to lump Starbucks into the same category as Wal-Mart or McDonald's -- evil corporations out to destroy the planet while fa...

believe the hype

"Believe the Hype" is my biweekly column for the Black Table that takes a closer look at a movie, album, book, or television show...

a true muslim woman, yes or no?

Muslim women living in America have an unenviable choice -- dress and act like any other Western female (and lose your cultural identity) or...

lord of war

My piece on Lord of War .

constant gardener

No, you're not wrong for thinking that The Constant Gardener is a tad overrated. And Anthony Lane will explain why .

we'll know where when we get there

This is an experiment into seeking out the best writing on the arts, culture, what have you. Often, I'll agree with the point of view, b...