Bel Canto Channel: New York Times Video Length: 487 Date: December 04, 2008 Anthony Tommasini, classical music critic of The New York Times, discusses the heritage of bel canto opera.

Excerpt: 'Crusoe' Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 "Crusoe," NBC's new 13-part adaptation of Daniel Defoe's 18th century adventure novel, has its premiere on Oct. 17.

Breaking In: The Music Man Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 Caleb Burhans sings, composes, plays a half dozen instruments and is in high demand in New York's downtown new-music scene.

Critics' Picks: 'The Candidate' Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 A. O. Scott looks at this 1972 film and how it seems to predict subsequent developments in American political culture.

Critics' Picks: Rambo Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 A. O. Scott takes a look back at "Rambo: First Blood Part II" and its relationship to American foreign policy.

Critics' Picks: 'Patton' Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 For Veterans Day, A. O. Scott looks back at "Patton," the portrait of a maverick general starring George C. Scott.

A Conversation With John Updike Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 The author John Updike discusses the presidential race with Book Review editor Sam Tanenhaus.

Maya Lin's 'Wave Field' Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 The artist discusses her new projects, including her new installation at the Storm King Art Center.

Scenes From Doctor Atomic Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 The Metropolitan Opera's production of John Adam's"Doctor Atomic," which is about the first nuclear bomb, open...

Critics' Picks: 'Citizen Ruth' Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 A. O. Scott looks back at Alexander Payne's 1996 film starring Laura Dern as a pregnant glue-sniffer who becomes a pawn in the abortion de...

Weekend Explorer Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 Beneath the surface of Brooklyn's oldest and most exclusive neighborhood lurk the ghosts of a darker past.

Critics' Picks: 'The Grapes of Wrath' Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 A. O. Scott reviews John Ford's 1940 film based on John Steinbeck's novel about the Great Depression.

UrbanEye: The Country Music Hall of Fame Channel: New York Times Video Length: 215 Date: November 25, 2008 Melena Ryzik reports from a benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Critics' Picks: 'Sullivan's Travels' Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 A. O. Scott looks at the 1941 film "Sullivan's Travels" and its commentary on Hollywood's role during the Great Depression.

McCain Speaks at the Al Smith Dinner Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 John McCain gives a humorous speech at the Alfred E. Smith dinner in New York City.

Obama Speaks at the Al Smith Dinner Channel: New York Times Video Length: 0 Date: November 25, 2008 Barack Obama at the Alfred E. Smith dinner in New York City.