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The ghostwriter for James Brown's autobiography, The Godfather of Soul, Tucker is a contributing editor for The Black Music Research Journal.

Early humans seemed to strike the perfect balance in situating their hearths in the cave, preserving ample sitting and cooking space while avoiding the worst effects of smoke.

English comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen is best-known for his characters. They include a journalist from England named Ali G, and Bruno, a flamboyantly gay Austrian fashion reporter. His most famous character is Borat, a Kazakhstan reporter who stars in a controversial film. All three characters were part of his Da Ali G Show.

As the Sundance Film Festival wraps up, several films stand out. Among them are Once, a love story from Ireland and Away from Her, directed by the actress Sarah Polley.

'Sleepwalkers' is a new film that projects moving images onto the outdoor walls of New York's Museum of Modern Art. The interweaving narratives follow the lives of five characters as they awaken and make their way to work.

Films from Mexico have been finding viewers in the United States and around the world. This year, directors of three films with Oscar buzz are Mexican: Children of Men, Pan's Labrynth and Babel.

Washington Post reporter Thomas Ricks discusses his book, Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, and he is joined by singer-songwriter Josh Ritter who performs "Girl in the War."

New York City is experiencing a resurgence of comedy clubs. The explanations for this phenomenon are economic, technological (the so-called "You Tube" effect) and artistic. But do more comedy clubs mean better comedy?

Sylvester Stallone is bringing back his most famous character to the Silver Screen. Rocky Balboa brings a storied franchise to a close. Stallone reflects on why he felt the need for one more "Rocky" movie.

In Berlin's vibrant theater scene, Ramba Zamba stands out. The group interprets and adapts classic stories with daring costumes, modern music and no shortage of sex and violence. Most surprising are the actors: Almost all are mentally disabled.

Film critic David Edelstein presents his top ten movies of 2006, and also discusses the best of the holiday options.

The advertising for The Nativity Story has gotten this film's essence exactly wrong. This is not a chance to "experience the most timeless of stories as you've never seen it before." It's just the opposite. It's an opportunity, for those who want it, to encounter this story exactly the way its almost always been told.