The Criterion Collection Announces February 2016 Releases
Today The Criterion Collection announced what it will be releasing next February. Read the full post.
Trevor Berrett
David Lean: Brief Encounter
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”
This week’s New Yorker fiction is Ann Beattie’s “Save a Horse Ride a Cowgirl.” Read the full post and join the conversation.
Alain Resnais: Je t’aime, je t’aime
In 1968, Alain Resnais released his fifth feature, which, like his masterpieces Hiroshima mon amour and Last Year at Marienbad, dealt with the past’s effects on the present. Today, Kino Lorber is releasing the film on Blu-ray.
The 2015 Shadow Giller Winner
The Shadow Giller has selected its winner! Read the full post and get a link to the announcement.
Mark Haddon: “The Weir”
This week’s New Yorker fiction is “The Weir,” by Mark Haddon. Read the full post and join in the conversation.
Amélie Nothomb: Pétronille
Trevor reviews Amélie Nothomb’s novel 2014 Pétronille, just out from Europa Editions in Alison Anderson’s translation. Read the full post.
50th Anniversary Edition of John Williams’ Stoner
Today, New York Review Books is published a 50th Anniversary Edition of John Williams’ Stoner. Trevor reflects on his own love of Williams’ work and looks at the series of letters that are included in this edition. Read the full post.
Prix Goncourt Winner
The winner of this year’s Prix Goncourt has been announced. Read the full post.