Lee Monks
Jane Gardam: “A Spot of Gothic”
Lee looks at Jane Gardam’s “A Spot of Gothic,” from The Stories of Jane Gardam. Read the full post.
Alejandro González Iñárritu: Birdman
Lee reviews Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 2014 film, Birdman, which was recently nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Read the full post.
John Darnielle: Wolf in White Van
Lee reviews John Darnielle’s debut novel, Wolf in White Van. Read the full post.
Our Favorite Films: 2014
Lee and Trevor run down their favorite films from 2014, or, in Trevor’s case, that he first watched in 2014. Read the full post.
Muriel Spark: The Ballad of Peckham Rye
Lee reviews Muriel Spark’s 1960 novel The Ballad of Peckham Rye. Read the full post.
2666 Read-Along — Part 3: The Part about Fate
After some deep and illuminating conversations about the first two parts thanks to all our fellow readers, it’s time to continue the 2666 read-along with this post on Part 3: The Part about Fate. Please come on in and let us know your thoughts! Read the full post.
David Cronenberg: Maps to the Stars
Lee reviews David Cronenberg’s latest film, Maps to the Stars. Read the full post.