Now Playing — The Zone of Interest
Jonathan Glazer’s fourth film is an imperfect feat of artistic daring. Continue reading Now Playing — The Zone of Interest
Outside Reading — Is It Fast Enough So We Can Fly Away? edition
This week: Sarah Kendizor on the enduring truth of Tracy Chapman’s most famous song, and The New York Times reports on librarians under attack Continue reading Outside Reading — Is It Fast Enough So We Can Fly Away? edition
This Week’s Model — Maggie Rogers, “Don’t Forget Me”
In a week packed with great new songs, the latest from Maggie Rogers stands out. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Maggie Rogers, “Don’t Forget Me”
Radio Days — “Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child”
Then Playing — The Little Hours; Passages; Where Danger Lives
Profane nuns, a complicated love triangle, and a flinty film noir. Continue reading Then Playing — The Little Hours; Passages; Where Danger Lives
Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Eight
Another masterful entry in one of the greatest filmographies of all time. Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Eight
Outside Reading — Academy Fight Song edition
Articles from Stephen L. Carter, Alissa Wilkinson, and Jeremy Herbert Continue reading Outside Reading — Academy Fight Song edition
This Week’s Model — Joyer, “Star”
A little drone, a little jangle, and a lot of indie vibe. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Joyer, “Star”
Book Report — Bel Canto; Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Fiction, 2001 There were deep white bathtubs with an endless supply of hot water pouring out of the curved spigots. There were stacks of soft white towels and pillows and blankets trimmed in satin and … Continue reading Book Report — Bel Canto; Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever
Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Nine
The title of the film Reality clearly refers to the main character. Reality Winner is a U.S. military veteran and translator whose high-level security clearance helped her land a job with a company contracted by the U.S. government. While working … Continue reading Top Ten Movies of 2023 — Number Nine
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