Tyler Perry made his fortune by pandering to a predominantly African-American audience. So a tip of the Santa hat for him trying to broaden his appeal by pandering to a white one with “A Madea Christmas,” his most integrated movie ever. Give him respect for making an effort to go against the cultural grain, making […]

In what could be controversial, the book plays Asperger’s syndrome for laughs –but mostly wins them.

His latest role in ‘American Hustle’ confirms new chapter in Cooper’s career.

The sci-fi master’s new book is funny, scary, complex and utterly captivating.

Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson shine in the true story of Walt Disney trying to win over the author of ‘Mary Poppins’.

Dylan Thomas taught us all we ever need to know about old age, death and dying: “Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” Woodrow “Woody” Grant makes his rage a quest. He’s 80ish. He’s gotten a letter in the mail that tells him he “may have already won” a million bucks in a magazine […]

• Art “Breakthrough: Work by Contemporary Chinese Artists,” eight pioneering women artists, through Jan. 5; “Regarding the Forces of Nature: From Alma Thomas to Yayoi Kusama,” selection of works by distinguished women artists includes paintings by Yayoi Kusama and Alma Thomas, through March 9; “The Object Show,” small and rarely seen objects from diverse collections, […]

Set during World War II, the novel offers up richly drawn characters and lovely prose.