'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose
David Cronenberg's thriller centers on an unusual technology that allows people to watch their loved ones decompose in real time. The Shrouds is both deeply morbid and disarmingly funny.
Ex Hex's 'Rips' Does What It Says On The Cover
The initial triumph of Rips is that nearly every one of its songs is sing-along-catchy, immediately memorable.
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Brings Lessons From Space Down To Earth
The former International Space Station commander achieved Internet stardom with his in-space rendition of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." His new book is An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.
'Birdman' Follows A Film Actor Frantic To Prove Himself Onstage
The choreography by Alejandro Iñárritu, who directed 21 Grams and Babel, will wow you. But the story about a washed-up actor about to bring off his Broadway debut is an "empty masterwork."
Tove Lo Chronicles Three Stages Of A Love Affair
The Swedish pop singer-songwriter has a knack for capturing the thoughts of the romantic mind in a delightfully wordy.
Journalist Talks Confidential Sources, Getting Subpoenaed And His New Book
James Risen could face prison for refusing to reveal his source for a story about a botched CIA operation intended to sabotage Iran's nuclear weapons program. His new book is Pay Any Price.
An Unofficial Memorial For Jazz Greats Jim Hall And Charlie Haden
Hall and Haden performed as a duo at a concert in Montreal in 1990. Plans to release the album, Charlie Haden - Jim Hall, were in place before both artists passed away within the last year.
