Written Reviews

Colson Whitehead: “The Theresa Job”

July 19, 2021

This week’s fiction is Colson Whitehead’s “The Theresa Job.”

The Criterion Collection Announces October 2021 Releases

July 15, 2021

The Criterion Collection has announced what they’ll be releasing in October 2021.

Samuel Fuller: Pickup on South Street

July 9, 2021

The Criterion Collection recently released Samuel Fuller’s Pickup on South Street on Blu-ray, and it’s one folks should strongly consider picking up, particularly as it’s that 50% off time of year!

Sally Rooney: “Unread Messages”

July 5, 2021

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Sally Rooney’s “Unread Messages.”

Rebecca Curtis: “Satellites”

July 5, 2021

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Rebecca Curtis’s “Satellites.”

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