In Darkness
The Holocaust/WWII film genre has given birth to cinematic masterpieces (The Pianist, Schindler’s List, Sophie Scholl), maudlin excursions into fantasy (Life Is Beautiful) and serious-minded films that reach a bit too far (Black Book). To even think that such events could be recreated again and again within the confines of a film genre, which is inherently subject to its own clichés and devices, is a bit cringe-inducing. But from great horror often springs great art, and there are important stories of courage and survival, as well as the most base human depravity, that have yet to be told. Famed... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsWhat Happened to the American Protest Song?
Quick—name a song whose lyrics protest the war in Afghanistan. Got anything? Now try Iraq. Did you get one? Two? Still nothing? You wouldn’t be alone. In the Vietnam era, the protest song was an institution. Today, it’s a rarity; even an oddity. What changed? read more
Found in: Music, ColumnsAni DiFranco: Asking All The Questions
The first words we hear on Ani DiFranco’s new album, Which Side Are You On? are these: “Every time I open my mouth, I take off my clothes. I’m raw and frostbitten from being exposed.” read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesCaitlin Fitzgerald: Best of What's Next
The return of Ed Burns to a career as an ultra-low-budget indie filmmaker is good news for a host of reasons, but perhaps primary among them is his determination to feature extraordinarily talented actors who aren’t yet household names. read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesHarry Lloyd: The Iron Man
Oscar-bred projects drenched in star power pose a challenge for lesser-known actors, as they desperately try to avoid being swallowed by the enormity of the film before them. Game of Thrones star Harry Lloyd fights his way to the frontline, delivering a charismatic and commendable performance as a young Denis Thatcher in The Iron Lady. read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesFrom The Vault: Grateful Dead - "Sugar Magnolia"
In their many years together, the Grateful Dead came to mean a lot of things to their thousands of listeners and showgoers. Check out the Grateful Dead's performance of "Sugar Magnolia" at the Oakland Auditorium in Oakland, Calif. on Dec. 31, 1980. read more
Found in: Featured VideosHowler: The Best of What's Next
Jordan Gatesmith is only 19. But the precocious Minneapolis musician has already survived so many failed outfits that he can barely remember their short-lived monikers. “In total, I could say I was in a million groups, because that’s what it felt like,” the tall, angular axeman chortles. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesKathleen Edwards: Making a Left Turn at the Crossroads
At the end of 2009, Kathleen Edwards found herself at a crossroads. Her first three albums had been acclaimed by critics and roots-music fans in both her native Canada and the United States. The lean redhead was proud of those records—proud of their subtle storytelling and unvarnished folk-rock... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesHowler: America Give Up
Howler just wants to have fun. Forget about all the comparisons to The Strokes or the hype-factor that NME and various music blogs have perpetuated. They're just down to have a good time -- or at least with song titles like "Free Drunk" and "Beach Sluts" it seems like that's what they want us to think. read more
Found in: ReviewsFrom the Vault: John Lennon & Yoko Ono, 1969
Paste has access to a rich archive of historic audio interviews from a variety of sources. Many of these interviews have never existed in text form. Our new From the Vault series will publish a different interview each week from our favorite rock ’n’ roll icons. We begin with John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous Bed-in at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel on May 26, 1969. read more
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