Back in 1985, 10-year-old Jack Johnson was the youngest listed contestant in Pipeline, one of Hawaii’s most prestigious surfing competitions. I think I speak for many music fans when I say: thank God Johnson discovered...

“Lee Daniels’ The Butler” is saved from categorization as an underdeveloped flashcard history lesson by its powerfully posed cultural juxtaposition and the strength of lead actors including Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey. “The Butler” provides...