“City magic is liminal. It likes the hidden stories, the perceptual-conceptual shifts, the space between metaphor and reality.” – N.K. Jemisin, ‘The World We Make’ Hello from Baltimore! Or maybe […]
11 Poetry & Short Story Collections By Women You Should Read
“I will call you man / man man man man / it is a recipe / it is not expensive” – Heather Christle, “YOU ARE MY GUEST” I somewhat want […]
#7 FILMREC: MAN BITES DOG
Man Bites Dog (1992) [C’est arrivé près de chez vous in French, meaning It Happened Near Your Home]directed by: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, and Benoît PoelvoordeRated NC-17 for “strong graphic violence” For […]
Friday Links: Cities Are Great Edition
“Bronca likes this view, though, because it makes clear that New York is a city of people, not its businesses and landmarks…they all gotta eat, educate their kids, sleep, and […]
On Performing
“[Singing] was sensuous, a pure pleasure, which didn’t take anything away from the emotions being expressed…Music can do that; you can enjoy singing about something sad.” – David Byrne, ‘How […]
#6 FILMREC: WE BURY THE DEAD
We Bury the Dead (2024)directed by Zak HilditchRated R for violent content, gore, and cussin For fans of Daisy Ridley and the 28 Days Later franchise. I like Daisy Ridley […]
Friday Links: Not In The Mood For Conversation Edition
“The indifference is impenetrable and reliable and distributed across centuries, and I am stupidly hurt when my friends can’t see that.” – Claudia Rankine, “tiki torches” It’s a week where […]
Albums I Should Have Listened To Already: ‘Noise Addiction’ by Pure Hell
“Pure Hell went wild on their equipment, and they predated hardcore with their fast attack and assault method on instruments…they enjoyed who they were and what they created…” – Reaghan […]
#5 FILMREC – HEART EYES
Heart Eyesdirected by Josh Ruben (2025)Rated R for cussin, violence, gore and the like For fans of romantic comedies, slashers, and most importantly, love. My rating: Genre Smash – I […]
Friday Links: The Future, and Basketball, Are Worth Fighting For Edition
“so, who am I if not the rain? / at once welcoming & // un-welcomed” – upfromsumdirt, “‘Sometimes It Snows In…’ (Well, You Know The Rest)” First things first: new […]