Written Reviews

The Eclipse Viewer 50: The Documentaries of Louis Malle Part II

December 16, 2016

For this episode of The Eclipse Viewer, David and Trevor are pleased to welcome Keith Enright to discuss the final two films in Eclipse Series 2: The Documentaries of Louis Malle. Read the full post and get links to the show.

The Criterion Collection Announces March 2017 Releases

December 15, 2016

Today The Criterion Collection announced its March 2017 releases. Read the full post.

Mariana Enríquez: “Spiderweb”

December 12, 2016

This week’s New Yorker fiction — the last of 2016 — is Mariana Enríquez’s “Spiderwebs.” Read the full post.

Laurie Anderson: Heart of a Dog

December 6, 2016

Today, The Criterion Collection is releasing Laurie Anderson’s essay film Heart of a Dog, a release that really surprised me with its tender rumination on life’s journey. Read the full post.

Joseph O’Neill: Pardon Edward Snowden

December 5, 2016

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Joseph O’Neill’s “Pardon Edward Snowden.” Read the full post.

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