The journey of The Nightmare Before Christmas as the blueprint for goth culture in the mainstream extends far beyond Halloween nostalgia, examining how a singular film reshaped attitudes, aesthetics, ...

As the story goes, Johnson met the devil at a crossroads and sold his soul in exchange for unparalleled guitar prowess. This perennial fable, rooted in American folklore and the haunting melodies of ...

Check out two new books, a collection of eerie short stories and a novel about gentrification in Atlanta, plus a celebration of books for young readers.

Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention. This week, Alphonse ...

The Alliance Theatre's 57th season will feature the world premiere of BASURA by Gloria and Emily Estefan. The season also ...

Here are five critical entries in the Black vampire movie canon and how their tackling of social issues adds to the subgenre.

The Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete grants are intended to draw nonprofits to address health issues highlighted in a recent ...

Carolyne Topdjian’s The Black Moth offers a compelling blend of suspense, atmosphere and psychological depth. The novel is ...

Netflix is going full Addams and doubling the suspense by breaking Season 2 into two parts: Part 1 (Episodes 201–204), which ...

Meet Durand Bernarr, the illustrious Cleveland-born singer performer whose creative breadth is just as pliable as his acrobatic vocals.

“The Davion Effect” documentary is based on a Tampa Bay Times story and premieres in St. Petersburg on Friday.

Brat Summer” may be over—but if Charli has anything to say about it, Cronenberg Summer, Haim Summer, Pulp Summer, and Ethel ...