Ragtag Band of Communal Artists on Makeshift Boats Declare: We Are Not Hippies

'The men, in vests, trousers, beards and derby hats, seemed inspired by members of the Band.'

Jeff Zucker Will Marry You Whether You Like It or Not

'He pursued me like a maniac ... But it wasn’t done in a creepy, stalker way.'

Matthew Weiner Discusses the Second Season of ‘Mad Men’ on ‘Charlie Rose’

If you can get past Rose's traditional inability to ask interesting follow-ups, there's plenty of great stuff.

David Remnick Profiles the Chinese Pianist Who Will Liberace Up the Olympics

The best parts of David Remnick's 'New Yorker' profile of Chinese pianist Lang Lang.

Zack Snyder on ‘Watchmen’: My Comic-Book Movie Will Kick Your Comic-Book Movie’s Ass

Plenty of ammo for those who think that director Zack Snyder is a little, if you will, overly impressed with himself.

The Ten Most Head-Slapping Pairings in the ‘EW’ ‘New Classics’ Lists

Really, 'EW'? 'The Lion King' is better than 'Schindler's List'?

The Best Lines in ‘Spin’ Magazine's Oral History of ‘Y.M.C.A.’

"Well, it's a great song that makes people feel good. That's what's important."

Wading Through the Peter Jackson–Guillermo del Toro ‘Hobbit’ Chat

Will actors from 'Lord of the Rings' reappear? What will be in that second movie? And how awesome will the dragon be?

The Six Best Jokes From Wednesday Night’s Chris Rock Show at MSG

As usual, Rock brought his A-game. Here are his best lines.

James Frey's Courage Renewed by Norman Mailer, the Approval Matrix

Finding the best part of the enormous James Frey profile in 'Vanity Fair.'

At the Harry Potter Trial, the New York Papers Pile On Steven Vander Ark

A Harry Potter lexicographer gets his haircut made fun of by the New York 'Times.'

What's the Best Part of the Epic George Clooney Profile in ‘The New Yorker’?

Well, we've been reading since yesterday morning, and we've got a bunch of 'em!

Takashi Murakami's Art Is Really Hard to Describe

'Times' reviewer Roberta Smith makes a valiant effort to boil down several chaotic, crazy-ass Murakamis into words, and the results are telling.

Daniel Waters Exactly As Bitter As We’d Expect the Writer of ‘Heathers’ Would Be

What's he bitterest about? Orson Welles? His own mismanaged career? His successful brother?

Just How Abrasive Is Former New Line Head Bob Shaye?

David Simon Still Has Some Things to Say

The ‘Times’ Deftly Writes Around Everything Funny in ‘I'm Fucking Ben Affleck’

‘Family Guy’ Creator Seth MacFarlane Has Some Strong Feelings About the Parents Television Council

Clay Aiken Is the Ron Paul of the Entertainment World

Ben Silverman Foresees the End of Ben Silverman