John Cage, one of the most recognized composers of the 20th century, may be best known for a time when he was silent. One of his most famous pieces, “4’33,” is four minutes and thirty-three seconds of a pianist onstage, not playing, where only the noise generated by the audience and ambiance of the concert hall are considered the “music” of the piece. Read more...

Forget about dealing with Hollywood big-shots’ egos and tantrums. Some of the entertainment industry’s finest are taking time off from their day jobs to take center stage in front of aspiring film and television students. Read more...

“Elf,” despite several funny scenes, is short of a decent plot. When the laughs die down, the film becomes harder to watch than a Jared Subway commercial. Read more...

The average rap song exists for one reason: “Shake ya tail feather!” proclaims Nelly and P. Diddy’s hit from last summer. The dance floor is all well and good, but sometimes you want more out of your music. Read more...

Napster is back. But no, it’s not the same service that gave users free-for-all access to pop songs in the days of the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears. Read more...

“Vinegar Tom” Workshop 360 British playwright Caryl Churchill remains a favorite daughter of the American feminist theater movement, and it’s no wonder since her plays resonate with an uncommon power ““ her works take a scalpel to humanity and strip the world naked to its patriarchal core. Read more...

Richard Curtis’ directorial debut easily could be renamed “Bridget Jones’ Diary about Four Weddings and a Funeral in Notting Hill” and reaffirms Curtis’ title as the go-to guy for British romantic comedies. Read more...