Written Reviews

The Criterion Collection Announces February 2016 Releases

November 16, 2015

Today The Criterion Collection announced what it will be releasing next February. Read the full post.

David Lean: Brief Encounter

November 16, 2015

This week there’s a Criterion Blogathon, and I’m excited to take part in today’s series of posts with my thoughts on one of my favorite films of all time: David Lean’s 1945 film Brief Encounter. Read the full post.

Ann Beattie: “Save a Horse Ride a Cowgirl”

November 16, 2015

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Ann Beattie’s “Save a Horse Ride a Cowgirl.” Read the full post and join the conversation.

Jane Gardam: “The Pig Boy”

November 12, 2015

Lee continues to look at The Stories of Jane Gardam with “The Pig Boy.” Read the full post.

2015 Giller Prize Winner

November 11, 2015

This year’s Giller Prize winner has been announced. Read the full post.

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