Film Review: Narco Cultura and its Inconvenient Truths

Why the doc’s critics deferred to the ‘thug-life’ trope...

The Ponderers: Lah Tere

Chicago’s own lyrical genius, Lah Tere, has inspired many through hip hop. More than a unique…

Album Review: Rave Tapes by Mogwai

The 8th studio album by this legendary Glasgow band is a record that favors long, thoughtful…

Q&A: Actor Freddy Rodríguez Talks New Short Film, Production Company

In the first film to come from his new production company Top Rebel, actor/producer Freddy Rodríguez…

‘Hope & Change’ Is Dead

"The president stood there and just looked deflated. Maybe it's just me, but he looked skinnier,…

The Best Sushi in South Dakota: Part One

A sushi restaurant in South Dakota. Sounds like the punch line of a joke or an…

Macklemore Makes Kendrick Lamar Look Like Malcolm X

"Ain't no new thing."

What Are You Doing with Your Education?

I've learned to remember and to tell my students not to worry about asking or answering,…

Food Geek: Cold Medicine and Medieval Times

Phenylephrine, dextromethorphan, acetaminophen and whiskey is a really terrible combination, as it turns out.