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Dwelling in the Upside Down: On “Stranger Things 2”
"Stranger Things 2" feels less like a tribute to old films, less nostalgic, and more a cautionary historical fiction focused sharply on the near future.
Stefanie SobelleMar 9, 2018
- SF
- Television
On the Necessity of Treason
Adrian Nathan West presents his translation of an essay by the great Spanish prose writer Juan Benet (1927–1993).
Adrian Nathan West, Juan BenetMar 9, 2018
LARB Radio Hour: Bassem Youssef's Revolutionary Comedy
Bassem Youssef, author of "Revolution for Dummies: Laughing through the Arab Spring," discusses how he became Egypt's most popular TV host before having to flee the country.
LARB Radio HourMar 9, 2018
Too Much of Not Enough: An Interview with Alenka Zupančič
On sexuality as the link between knowing and being.
Cassandra SeltmanMar 9, 2018
- Gender & Sexuality
- Philosophy & Religion
Strange Temporalities and Modes of Ongoing Bewilderment: Talking to Margaret Ronda
Andy Fitch interviews Margaret Ronda, author of "Remainders: American Poetry at Nature’s End."
Andy FitchMar 9, 2018
Feeling the Fear of Difference: Celebrating “A Wrinkle in Time”
A symposium on Madeleine L’Engle’s classic YA fantasy.
Cecil Castellucci, Cecilia Latiolais, Eric L. Tribunella, Hope Larson, Jonathan Alexander, Julia WaltonMar 8, 2018
- SF
- Young Adult & Children’s Literature
A Messiah-cum-Surrogate-Dad for Gormless Dimwits: On Jordan B. Peterson’s “12 Rules for Life”
Houman Barekat questions “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” by Jordan B. Peterson.
Houman BarekatMar 8, 2018
- Cultural Studies
- Philosophy & Religion
The Wound in the Willows
Rewriting Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s story.
Robert MintoMar 8, 2018
- Young Adult & Children’s Literature
Regendering Strong: Life After Rugby by Eileen G’Sell
JoAnna Novak reviews Eileen G'Sell's poetry collection "Life After Rugby."
JoAnna NovakMar 8, 2018
“There Are No ‘Other’ People”: A Conversation with Katja Petrowskaja
Maya Caspari interviews Katja Petrowskaja about her book, “Maybe Esther: A Family Story.”
Maya CaspariMar 7, 2018
- Around the World
- Memoir & Essay
“Tell Me How to Get to Babi Yar”: On Katja Petrowskaja’s “Maybe Esther: A Family Story”
Linda Kinstler contemplates “Maybe Esther: A Family Story” by Katja Petrowskaja.
Linda KinstlerMar 7, 2018
- Around the World
- Memoir & Essay
High and Wide
A Border Patrol agent writes about the futility of his job, but some of his dispatches hit home more than others.
Greg LutherMar 7, 2018
- Memoir & Essay
- Politics
Fatih Akin's In the Fade Provides Revenge Without Redemption
Zoë Hu reviews Fatih Akin's revenge film "In the Fade," starring Diane Kruger.
Zoë HuMar 7, 2018
Submit to the Les Figues Press 2018 NOS Book Contest, With Judge Simone White
Submissions are open for Les Figues Press 2018 NOS Book Contest, judged by Simone White.
BLARBMar 7, 2018
Diving into the Linguistic Unconscious: An Interview with Wayne Koestenbaum
Shoshana Olidort talks Wayne Koestenbaum about his new book, "Camp Marmalade."
Shoshana OlidortMar 6, 2018
- Poetry
Next! How Superpowers Change Places
Should the transition from British imperial power to American hegemony be seen as a model for the Chinese Century?
Ali WyneMar 6, 2018