Carnival by Rawi Hage
With Carnival, his third novel, Montreal-based author Rawi Hage once again takes facts from his own life, blends them with the carnivalesque (quite literally in this case) and pushes things to the border of the fantastic. read more
Found in: Books, ReviewsThe Hero with the Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell & New Villager
On a cool night in early June, a handful of Brooklynites stand on the corner of Driggs and North 10th in Williamsburg, about to set out on a pilgrimage. read more
Found in: Books, Reviews360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story by Sean Wilentz
Sean Wilentz, a history professor at Princeton University, writes on prominent American figures, including Ronald Reagan and Andrew Jackson. read more
Found in: Books, ReviewsCheerful Weather for the Wedding
At the outset, director Donald Rice’s feature film debut, Cheerful Weather for the Wedding, seems rife with possibilities. The ingredients for a British period dramedy can be ticked off a list: An ensemble of eccentric family members and friends? Check. A conflicted bride? Check. An old suitor? Check. A hapless groom? Double check.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsBob's Burgers Review: "The Unbearable Like-Likeness of Gene" (Episode 3.08)
This weeks’ Gene-centric episode is as great as Tina’s brilliant driving mishap, but the two work well together under the theme of the children growing up and the entire family having to deal with their decisions and problems. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsConsuming Spirits
Fifteen years in the making, Chris Sullivan’s Consuming Spiritsis the work of his lifetime—or any lifetime, for that matter. An animated film made for a mature and eccentric audience, it is less a portrayal and more a full-fledged actualization of a bleak, industrial Appalachian town called Gardener’s Corners and the somewhat disturbed residents therein. It’s dark both to the eye and to the mind, but through its incredibly deliberate craftsmanship, it glows.... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsDexter Review: "Do You See What I See" (Episode 7.11)
At the end of last week's episode, it was more apparent than ever that Debra was willing to do whatever it took to extract Hannah from Dexter's life. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsSaturday Night Live Review: "Jamie Foxx/Ne-Yo" (Episode 38.09)
It’s been three weeks since the last new episode of Saturday Night Live, which is probably a good thing. Between the Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Renner episodes, it felt like the writers needed a bit of a break to come back with some fresh ideas. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsFringe Review: "The Human Kind" (Episode 5.08)
If nothing else seems familiar to longtime Fringe fans about this season, they can take comfort in at least one thing: Fringe always comes back strong from a hiatus. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsThe Office Review: "Dwight Christmas" (Episode 9.09)
Ever since Jim gave Pam that teapot way back in season two, Christmas episodes have been something special for The Office read more
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