Editor Picks

Craig Handy infuses the music of Jimmy Smith with the New Orleans vibe.

Mayor de Blasio has rightly called the last 12 years a “Tale of Two Cities,” and obviously this is a salient observation for anyone who has lived her under Lord Bloomberg’s rule. The disparity between the haves and have-nots was never more apparent than under his watch.

The next time, I want to see Tyrion lead the army in battle, not get knocked out and wake up after the action is over.

With great power comes great mediocrity.

Two reissues that provide reliable, if not always inspired, performances.

Let's remember that our decisions on food aid policy can change lives and make or break an entire generation in whole countries and regions.

Artist, writer, and editor Al Felstein gets an impressive appreciation in a new richly-illustrated biography for fans of EC Comics and Mad Magazine.

The DVD Garibaldi's Lovers is the comedic and incisive film by Silvio Soldini features additional assets and a short film courtesy of Film Movement's monthly DVD release.

The renowned British songstress sang songs that touched upon the motifs of night and the bleak winter season when light is most absent.

From smart and thorough expanded collections of classic '80s material by groups like Bananarama and Exposé, to the latest from soulful vocalists such as John Legend and Raheem DeVaughn, 2013 was a remarkable year.