To celebrate the Fourth of July, the Village Voice takes a look at Frederick Douglass's powerful 1852 anti-slavery oration.

The Village Voice talks with Jim Merillat, one of the pianists who entices patrons to belt out show tunes at Marie's Crisis Cafe.

Billy Jacobs is a painter living and working in New York City. A self-described Tom Wilson aficionado, Jacobs’ paintings often depict the forgotten, obscure, or undervalued figures of American social ...

The Village Voice review of Lucas Schaefer’s ‘The Slip’ reports that is a character-based novel brimming with outrageous characters.

Grace Kelleher. June 27, 2025 ...

“Everybody’s Head Is Open to Sound” looks at the life of the legendary record producer, but rarely gets out of the studio.

The Village Voice review of "Bring Her Back" notes the film has few surprises but the acting and framing propel it with panache.

Tom Robbins, in the September 20, 2017, edition of the Village Voice. The caption reads “Staff Writer, 1985-1988, 2000-2011.” His second term at the paper ended because he quit in solidarity ...

The Village Voice reviews "Life of Chuck," which is based on Stephen King's novella and gives us three acts in reverse — plua great dancing.

Appearing in the Village Voice, this LA Weekly interview with the Philippou twins discusses how the directors approach horror films.