North Korea

How undercover animal rights activists are winning the Ag-Gag war

Behind the scenes of the death match between big agriculture and animal-rights supporters

The Films of Kim Jong Il

You'll love the movies produced by the North Korean dictator. Or else.

Red Dawn doesn't shine

North Korea (and audiences) go home unhappy in U.S. invasion story

Henry Rollins at Fitzgerald Theater, 9/27/12

Henry Rollins Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul Thursday, September 27, 2012Henry Rollins' spoken word appearance at the Fitzgerald Theater on Thursday night was funny, sad, tense, energetic and probably at least mildly offensive to some. (His repeated use of the word "faggot," used while illustrating hi ... More >>

Jeff Ross talks Batman, losing his virginity, roasting Minnesota

​​Jeff Ross insists that he only roasts the ones he loves. If that's true, then he loves a lot of people. The Roastmaster General, as he's become known as in the comedy world, has burned everyone from celebrities to cartoon characters, and now he's taking on America.This Saturday, the insul ... More >>

Dogtooth, The Ghost Writer, and more: Top 10 Films of 2010

Critics' picks for the year

Car Carols

Christmas rides shotgun

In Search of Asia

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival

Shane Bauer's mom scores Iran visa

Via ShaneBauer.netImprisoned in Iran, Shane Bauer may soon get a visit from his Minnesota mom​Pine City's Cindy Hickey is one step closer to visiting her son Shane Bauer in an Iranian prison, after the government there issued visas to her and the mothers of the two other hikers being held as s ... More >>

Eternal order from a spotless mind

A call for chaos in the Oval Office

Theater Spotlight: The Brave New Workshop Saves the Planet; or Yes We Can, but Do We Have To?

David Foster Wallace on Al Franken

Lieberman on McCain's foreign policy, almost

The hawk's hawk gives McCain two talons up.

The Dark Side

1/16 Morning Communiqué

Free Will Astrology

12/01 Morning Communiqué

10/20 Morning Communiqué

Free Will Astrology

World of Pain

Jet-setting Cruise gives us a beating in 'M:i:III'

Tuesday audio: James Baldwin and Malcolm X

Friday morning papers

Hip Hip Hooray

Is it cool to write a book about being cool in America?

Hip hop is doomed, but hip is forever

Obituaries

Former President George W. Bush Dead at 72

The Black Box Election

That chill in the air means October surprise season is upon us

The Moore the Merrier: Two Appreciations of 'Fahrenheit 9/11'

That Summer Feeling

Jonathan Richman, modern lover

It's Not Miller Time

Who's in the mood to watch Mussolini debate Eugene Debs on 'The View'?

The Blogger at War

James Lileks used to be content with writing about his toddler's toilet training. Then Iraq gave him the chance to become the state's most famous conservative.

Lies My Father Told Me

Tim Burton goes on a fishing expedition for the lunker known as dad

The Last Soccer Players

Say No to War with Ohio

The Emperor's New Groove

War and terror have a soundtrack: It's called Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Road To Baghdad

Polemicist Christopher Hitchens follows George Orwell into a political minefield

No Can Do on Man Doo in Eagan

WAKING UP WITH THE HOUSE ON FIRE

A conversation with psychologist James Hillman-- about kids, shrinks, mythology, and death.