Archive

His Emily Dickinson: The Visual Poetics of Terence Davies’s “A Quiet Passion”
Kathleen B. Jones interviews director Terence Davies and reviews his new film about Emily Dickinson.
Kathleen B. JonesMay 2, 2017
- Film
- Poetry
Opiate of the People: A Review of Ian Johnson’s “The Souls of China”
Johan Elverskog on the destruction of religious practice by the CPC in the 20th century, and their encouragement of religiosity in the 21st.
Johan ElverskogMay 2, 2017
- Around the World
- Religion
Lisa Ko's The Leavers and the Devastation of the Deportation Machine
Lisa Ko's The Leavers and the Devastation of the Deportation Machine - BLARB
Louise McCuneMay 2, 2017
American Myths: Teaching Immigrants in the Age of Trump
American Myths: Teaching Immigrants in the Age of Trump - BLARB
May 2, 2017
An Interview with Caetano Veloso
Roland Greene and Marjorie Perloff talk to Brazilian musician Caetano Veloso.
Marjorie Perloff, Roland GreeneMay 1, 2017
The Sad March of the Japanese Left
The Old Left of Japan soldiers on in its denunciation of nuclear power.
M. W. LarsonMay 1, 2017
- Around the World
- Politics
The Language We Inherit Is Not One: A Conversation with Almog Behar
Shoshana Olidort talks to poet Almog Behar.
Shoshana OlidortMay 1, 2017
- Poetry
Remembering Bill: On William McPherson (1933-2017)
Remembering Bill: On William McPherson (1933-2017) - BLARB
May 1, 2017
Best of April
Best of April - BLARB
May 1, 2017
The Monthly Digest: May 2017
May 1, 2017
Ladies Who Jam
Katie O’Reilly reports on the vital work of the JazzWomen and Girls Advocates.
Katie O’ReillyApr 30, 2017
- Music
The Pets’ War: On Hilda Kean’s “The Great Cat and Dog Massacre”
Colin Dickey on Hilda Kean’s “The Great Cat and Dog Massacre: The Real Story of World War Two’s Unknown Tragedy.”
Colin DickeyApr 30, 2017
- History
Episode Eight — Losing Critical Voices?
The Real WORD podcast asks: are we running the risk of losing our most unique voices?
Apr 30, 2017
How Journalists Should Really Challenge Trumpism
Sam Lebovic looks at James T. Hamilton's "Democracy's Detectives" to understand what journalists should do in the Age of Trump.
Sam LebovicApr 30, 2017
- Economics and Finance
- Politics
Western Avenue: How Korean Cinema Portrayed the 1992 Los Angeles Riots
Western Avenue: How Korean Cinema Portrayed the 1992 Los Angeles Riots - BLARB
Apr 30, 2017
Leonora Carrington’s Hellish Playgrounds
Nathan Scott McNamaraApr 30, 2017