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Jonathan Lethem: “The Crooked House”

March 1, 2021

This week’s New Yorker story is Jonathan Lethem’s “The Crooked House.”

Ramin Bahrani: Man Push Cart and Chop Shop

February 23, 2021

The Criterion Collection is releasing two films by Ramin Bahrani today: Man Push Cart and Chop Shop. They are each very much worth your attention.

Souvankham Thammavongsa: “Good-Looking”

February 22, 2021

This week’s New Yorker story is Souvankham Thammavongsa’s “Good-Looking.”

Ousmane Sembène: Mandabi

February 17, 2021

Ousmane Sembène’s second feature, 1968’s Mandabi, explores the perilous state for older generations in post-colonial Senegal. It’s an important film. The Criterion Collections has released a new home video edition this week.

The Criterion Collection Announces May 2021 Releases

February 12, 2021

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

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