Oct 22nd, 2009 · The story of a pioneering, iconoclastic aviator is presented predictably and without risk in Mira Nair's biographical drama — a handsome studio picture that keeps insisting its heroine is a boundary-pusher, even as it curls up cozily within the familiar limits of big-budget Hollywood hagiography.
Oct 22nd, 2009 · The director of Monsoon Wedding knew Amelia Earhart as an icon, but as she researched her new biographical drama, she discovered a woman with an intriguingly iconoclastic streak — and a surprising sense of humility. Nair talks to Melissa Block about heroes, heritage and trying to make a large-scale studio film feel satisfyingly personal.
Jul 31st, 2009 · "One of the great iconoclasts in 20th-century art," Merce Cunningham revolutionized modern dance, pioneering abstract movement with his partner John Cage. Cunningham died July 26 at the age of 90.
Jan 30th, 2008 · Sen. John McCain's iconoclastic views on immigration policy have made him an unpopular member of his own party in his home state of Arizona. But his stand comes out of long experience in the state most affected by illegal immigration, and he has managed to champion immigration reform despite Arizona GOP opposition.
Jan 3rd, 2008 · Haggard has been churning out albums for nearly 40 years, fashioning a career as an iconoclastic country-music legend. Now 70, "The Hag" has just made a foray into bluegrass: The Bluegrass Sessions features revamped versions of songs both old and new.
Jul 4th, 2007 · Ryan Adams has been crafting heartfelt pop-rock songs with a country twang for nearly two decades. Easy Tiger mixes blistering rock 'n' roll with gentle folk ballads, demonstrating Adams' confidence and firm grasp on his iconoclastic identity. Adams gives an interview and in-studio performance.
Apr 23rd, 2007 · France has produced remarkable music over the years, from the emotive chanson of Edith Piaf to Serge Gainsbourg's iconoclastic work to the electronic melodies of the band Air. But these days there are so many young artists stirring the charts that it seems like French music is in the process of reinventing itself.
Apr 2nd, 2007 · The Chicago-based Tribune Co. has announced it will be sold. The company is quite profitable, but many of its 11 daily newspapers have suffered big drops in advertising revenue -- and major shareholders rebelled after its stock price suffered. The new chairman of Tribune is to be the iconoclastic billionaire Sam Zell, a real estate magnate. He'll invest just $315 million of his own money into the company.