Capitalism Has Long Suppressed the Contributions of Black Musicians When trying to understand how cultural hornswoggling works, a look at the history of black American music is telling. By Justin Joffe
Adieu to George Trow: Earnest Engagement, Patriotic Hauteur Author photos are never on oath, but George W.S. Trow’s make you wonder. Trow, who died last week in Naples By Mark Feeney
Everybody’s Brando, Everybody’s Spielberg, Nobody’s Seen the Movies At the 29th Toronto International Film Festival, four screenings start every hour from 8:30 a.m. to midnight, which means anyone serious about the films gives up on the parties. By Rex Reed