Poet and filmmaker Alex Sheremet shares photos of Korea, China, New York City, Minneapolis, and more, arranged in order of his artistic development.

Although the Nation of Islam claims Islam in its name, the differences between the two religions are vast, often leading to re-conversions.

Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" deserves credit for introducing Malcolm to a new audience, yet it offers little of value over Alex Haley's "Autobiography".

What does a white woman from Texas have in common with Malcolm X? The poet Jessica Schneider offers her modern re-appraisal of his autobiography.

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Poet and critic Jessica Schneider reflects on Gia Coppola's "The Last Showgirl", drawing connections between her own aging and Pamela Anderson's role.

A disabled author and critic assesses Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Prelude in C-Sharp Minor", examining its effects on humans and nonhumans alike.

Although both Rubén Darío and W.B. Yeats tackled the myth of Leda and the swan, only one of these poets crafted the successful poem.

Irish poet Laura Woods offers a deep look at Robinson Jeffers' classic poem, "Roan Stallion", exploring WHY it works so well.

Pakistani critic Waqas Jani argues that Satyajit Ray's classic film, "Mahanagar", has struggled under feminist readings, and deserves an art-first look.

Pakistani critic Waqas Jani argues that Satyajit Ray's classic film, "Mahanagar", has struggled under feminist readings, and deserves an art-first look.

Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life" is given a highly personal re-appraisal almost fifteen years after its misunderstood release.

Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life" is given a highly personal re-appraisal almost fifteen years after its misunderstood release.

As sculptor Stanisław Szukalski said, "Polish people would rather die than compliment a friend." Does this explain the neglect of great art?

Tarsem Singh's "The Fall" is one of the most visually arresting films ever made, a work of globe-trotting ambition that few artists have ever had an opportunity to plan for.

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Tarsem Singh's "The Fall" is one of the most visually arresting films ever made, a work of globe-trotting ambition that few artists have ever had an opportunity to plan for.

Art critic Su Zi interviews collectors of folk art, including the much-ignored pieces one often finds in street sales and holiday traditions.

Art critic Su Zi interviews collectors of folk art, including the much-ignored pieces one often finds in street sales and holiday traditions.