The Criterion Collection Announces December 2019 Releases
The Criterion Collection has announced what they'll be releasing in December.
Thomas McGuane: “Wide Spot”
This week's New Yorker story is "Wide Spot," by Thomas McGuane.
Anniversaries Readalong: September 18 – 24, 1967
Are we already almost done with September!? Here is the fifth post for all of us to talk about Uwe Johnson's Anniversaries.
Garth Greenwell: “Harbor”
This week's New Yorker story is Garth Greenwell's "Harbor."
Anniversaries Readalong: September 11 – 17, 1967
Time is flying by, already. Here is the fourth post for all of us to talk about Uwe Johnson's Anniversaries.
Marcel Pagnol: The Baker’s Wife
Let's stick with the theme of 1938 French films. The Criterion Collection recently released Marcel Pagnol's The Baker's Wife, a tremendous, if problematic, film.
Marcel Carné: Port of Shadows
Marcel Carné's Port of Shadows is a landmark film, romantic and shadowy, featuring iconic performances from three of cinema's best. Kino recently released this gem on home video, and I recommend picking it up.
September 2019 Books to Read
Here are some books coming out in September that I am excited about.
The 2019 Booker Prize Shortlist
The 2019 Booker Prize Shortlist has been announced! Come see what made the list and let me know what you're interested in reading!
Louise Erdrich: “The Stone”
This week's New Yorker story is Louise Erdrich's "The Stone."