“Going postal” evolved as an American slang phrase for a mental breakdown because of a series of post office shootings that happened between 1986 and 1997; but the phrase has been around so long that many of us divorce the colloquialism from its painful source.

Filmmaker Emil Chiaberi seeks to remedy this by way of his new documentary, “Murder by Proxy: How America Went Postal.” One of the shootings that will be discussed in the film is the 1991 post office shooting that happened in the Royal Oak Post Office; but the film will also address mass shootings in the workplace more generally, as well as in schools and public spaces.

Because of Royal Oak’s role in the film, the town will play host to a special screening of the film this summer, according to an article on MLive.com. The trailer looks intense, but promising.

THEATER

· The new Broadway revival of August Wilson’s “Fences,” starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, got a rave review from Ben Brantley of the New York Times but more of a mixed review from Elysa Gardner of USA Today.

MOVIES

· According to the Jackson Citizen Patriot, fans of Patrick Stewart and David Tennant (of "Dr. Who" fame) may want to flock to the Michigan Theatre of Jackson, at 124 N. Mechanic St. in Jackson, on Wednesday night for a Great Performances broadcast of the two stars in a celebrated production of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Check out the preview below.

· Also, the Flint Journal has a piece on MLive.com about how Michigan State University made a documentary about a badly-burned Iraqi boy who was brought to Michigan, by a Flint-based National Guard battalion soldier, for extensive medical treatment and care. The boy was scheduled to return to Iraq this past Sunday.

Here's the short film:

· The famed Hollywood sign, long a symbol of the film industry, has been saved by a man in a bathrobe.

Yes, Hugh Hefner coughed up $900,000 to protect the Hollywood sign, after having been involved in its restoration in the late 1970s.

ART

· Jeanne-Claude - wife of Christo, and co-creator of large scale artworks like The Gates (which festooned saffron banners all around New York City's Central Park) - died this past November, and members of the art world gathered on Monday to remember her, as detailed in this Washington Post article.

VIDEO GAMES

· The Los Angeles Times reports that yesterday, the U. S. Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the state of California can ban the sale of violent video games to minors, a law that lower courts have declared an unconstitutional restriction on free speech.

TELEVISION · In classic “Simpsons” fashion, EW.com notes that the irreverent animated show gave a subtle “shout out” of support to “South Park,” which was recently censored for controversial content.

· Fire up the cocktail shaker: Movieline.com, along with other sources, report that the irresistible, Emmy-winning drama “Mad Men” will kick off its fourth season on July 25.

· Some locals are displeased with Dateline’s depiction of Detroit - the focus of the news show’s April 19 broadcast. According to a Detroit News article, a Detroit pastor, Rev. Horace Sheffield of New Galilee Baptist Church and his daughter, Mary, met for about 90 minutes at NBC offices with about 12 network officials, including reporter Chris Hansen.

· The Detroit Free Press reports that Wayne State University’s Cindy Bir will appear on “Dancing with the Stars” - but she won’t be wearing a glittery, flashy costume. No, the biomedical engineering professor will monitor the professional dancers’ foot speed, the force with which they land, and how their bodies move, among other things.

MUSIC

· Sri Lankan rapper MIA released her new video for “Born Free” on her Web site on Monday, and YouTube has pulled it from airing in the U.S. The controversial video shows U.S. soldiers beating and killing redheaded men and boys, and features graphic violence and nudity.

The Huffington Post reports that MIA is railing against her record label via Twitter, and features the “Born Free” video, apparently still available via Vimeo. But be warned: the video is for adults only.

Jenn McKee is the entertainment digital journalist for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.