Written Reviews

Three Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman

February 25, 2020

Today The Criterion Collection released a fun set featuring There Fantastic Journeys by Karel Zeman. It’s definitely worthy of a deep dive!

Adam Levin: “Kid Positive”

February 24, 2020

This week’s New Yorker story is “Kid Positive,” by Adam Levin.

Anniversaries Readalong: February 26 – March 3, 1968

February 23, 2020

Come here to talk about Uwe Johnson’s Anniversaries, covering February 26 – March 3, 1968.

Alice Munro: “What Is Remembered”

February 21, 2020

Trevor and Betsy take a look at Alice Munro’s “What Is Remembered,” from Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage.

Hiroshi Teshigahara: Antonio Gaudí

February 20, 2020

Hiroshi Teshigahara’s Antonio Gaudí, his 1984 film that explores the work of the great architect, was a wonderful surprise to me! It’s now out on Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection.

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