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Leonora Carrington: Down Below

April 26, 2017

Trevor reviews Leonora Carrington’s account of her mental breakdown and institutionalization in Spain during World War II, Down Below.

David Means: “Two Ruminations on a Homeless Brother”

April 24, 2017

This week’s New Yorker fiction is “Two Ruminations on a Homeless Brother” by David Means.

Wim Wenders: Buena Vista Social Club

April 21, 2017

Trevor reviews Wim Wenders’ 1999 documentary Buena Vista Social Club, about a group of Cuban musicians who were essentially forgotten for fifty years. The film is out now on home video from The Criterion Collection.

The Man Booker International Prize 2017 Shortlist

April 21, 2017

The 2017 Man Booker International Prize shortlist has been announced!

George Stevens: Woman of the Year

April 18, 2017

Trevor reviews George Stevens’ 1942 film Woman of the Year, the film that marked the start of the long working and romantic relationship between Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. The film is out today on home video from The Criterion Collection.

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