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The Springtime of Frank Sinatra

The evolution of Sinatra is celebrated in a four-CD set, "Frank Sinatra: A Voice in Time." It's a reminder of the timeless life stories of dreams and loss missing in American popular music culture today.

Heisman Is No Key to NFL Glory

Heisman Trophy winners seldom enjoy genuine success in the NFL. Perhaps the award's voters don't pick the best college football player in the first place.

The Thrills Have Gone Sentimental

Twentysomething singer-songwriter Conor Deasy manages to take a sentimental view of his teen years with wit and poignancy -- without the pop sheen -- on the Thrills' new album, "Teenager."

A Family Cursed, an Audience Blessed

Stephen Wadsworth's compelling new production of Gluck's "IphigÃ©nie en Tauride," which opened on Nov. 27 at the Met, reflects the opera's roots in Greek tragedy and the composer's reaction against Baroque opera.

The '60s That Really Counted

Michael Knox Beran's "Forge of Empires" makes a strong case that the revolutions of the 1860s and the leadership that created them had a transformative effect, not least by inciting a backlash.

Globe Nominations Boost 'Atonement,' 'Juno'

Last week's Golden Globe nominations have given "Atonement," "No Country for Old Men" and "Juno" a boost at the box office.

Where Everyone's a Fashion Critic

Fashion criticism has long been the exclusive realm of a band of journalists. But a new exhibit and accompanying blog at the Met acknowledges that traditional fashion criticism is over.

Just Asking

Denzel Washington, who recently directed "The Great Debaters," talks about directing, acting and finding a great part in Hollywood.

'You've Only Arrived When You're Dead'

Brian Cox's career is at a rolling boil. The actor is starring in Tom Stoppard's "Rock 'n' Roll." He has top billing in "The Water Horse," a family movie that just opened. He's the star and producer of two official selections at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and has a slate of movies due out in the next few months. But in no way does he take any of this as evidence that he has arrived.

Hotels Go to the Dogs

In a bid to attract pet owners, hotels have been welcoming animals in greater numbers in recent years. While this may be good news for some, it may not be so good for those who test positive to cat or dog allergens.