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.

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

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 ...

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“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.

The Village Voice obituary of Tom Robbins, the crime and politics reporter who never shied away from calling out the rich and powerful.

The Village Voice coverage of the "No Kings" march in New York City notes that the fight against Trump's autocracy will be long and hard.

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.