Looking at constituencies or issues misses the big point. On Tuesday, nihilism was on display, even a death wish, in a society wrought by cynicism.

I remember the first time I saw The Big Lebowski. My Dad and I rented it from a Hollywood Video and watched it on our own while my Mom was out of town. I don’t think I got it. I remember it was funny, ...

The star of "The Conners" and "The Righteous Gemstones" looks back at his most memorable roles — including the performances that make him "cringe." When you think of John Goodman, you likely ...