The Cowboy in Country Music
In his new book, music historian Don Cusic recounts the enduring icons of western music and their indelible mark on pop culture
Using Movies to Debate Sign Language
A 1913 film mirrors contemporary conflicts over how best to teach the deaf
A Trip to the Moon as You’ve Never Seen it Before
One of the landmark films in cinema can now be seen in color
Where to Find Old Films Online, Streamed Legally and for Free
Thousands of fascinating films are available for free streaming and download, if you know where to look
Screening “I Have a Dream”
It may be difficult to view the entire 17-minute speech online, but two films were made about the March on Washington that highlight that momentous day
Paradise Lost’s Joe Berlinger on the Roots of his West Memphis Three Films
The director of the award-winning documentary reflects on what it was like to film a “real-life Salem Witch Trial”
Behind the Lost Hitchcock Film
Found in a New Zealand archive, the White Shadow offers a glimpse into early film history that extends beyond the famous director
Ken Kesey’s Pranksters Take to the Big Screen
It took an Oscar-winning director to make sense of the drug-addled footage shot by the author and his Merry Pranksters
The Saddest Movie in the World
How do you make someone cry for the sake of science? The answer lies in a young Ricky Schroder
Levon Helm’s Rocking Rambles
The ‘60s rock great died today. Last July, our writer visited Helm for one of his famous Saturday night music throwdowns
Q and A with Eddie Van Halen
The rock guitarist talks about his custom-made Frankenstein 2 that is now in the collections of the American History museum
The Top 10 Moments of Bob Dylan’s Career
We have selected 10 of the many pivotal events that have shaped his tumultuous life
Forty Years of Philadelphia Sound
Songwriters Leon Huff and Kenneth Gamble composed tunes with political messages for chart-toppers like the O’Jays and Billy Paul
Alvino Rey’s Musical Legacy
As the father of the electric guitar and grandfather of two members of Arcade Fire, Rey was a major influence on rock for decades
Maurice Hines on the Legacy of the Apollo Theater
The legendary dancer talks about starting his career in Harlem and his upcoming Sammy Davis Jr. project
Show Time at the Apollo
A stellar roster of African-American singers, dancers and comedians got their start at the venue, celebrating its 75-year history
The Pop Charts’ Native Roots
From country music ballads to rock power chords, Native Americans left a lasting impression on the soundtrack of the 20th century
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