Written Reviews

Jean Renoir: The River

April 21, 2015

Trevor reviews Jean Renoir’s 1951 film The River and the supplements available in the new Criterion Collection Blu-ray edition released today. Read the full post.

Luke Mogelson: “Peacetime”

April 20, 2015

This week’s New Yorker story is Luke Mogelson’s “Peacetime.” Read the full story.

2015 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Shortlist

April 15, 2015

The 2015 shortlist for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award has been announced. Read the full post.

Akhil Sharma: Family Life

April 14, 2015

Lee reviews Akhil Sharma’s 2014 novel, Family Life, which recently won the Folio Prize. Read the full post.

2015 Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist

April 13, 2015

2015 Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist has been announced. Read the full post.

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