• Books beyond Bobst: A summertime romance novel, an analysis of the art world and more

    “Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in Its Struggle to Be Understood” by Grayson Perry — Alexa Donovan, Deputy Arts Editor My copy of “Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in Its Struggle to Be Understood” has coffee stains on the cover, pages warped from water damage and a torn spine. I have This story Books beyond Bobst: A summertime romance novel, an analysis of the art world and more appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • Iconic Modern Horror Classics You Have To See

    EJ Moreno with ten essential modern horror classics… Horror has hit a different level in recent years. While the genre has always been solid, we have mainstream audiences embrace horror just as much as the diehard fans. That’s led to quite a few genre entries becoming bonafide classics. We’ll look at ten of the most […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Iconic Modern Horror Classics You Have To See

  • Kristi Noem Killed Her Dog. Why Is This Story in Her Book?

    Kristi Noem tells a story about killing her dog in her new book. Why would

  • Forgotten Modern Horror Classics That Deserve More Love

    EJ Moreno revisits overlooked modern horror films… In the first few months of this year, there’s been more than a handful of horror films to see their release. That’s not even counting smaller indie and the straight-to-streaming movies that seemingly drop daily. With that, it’s easy to see how even the best horror films can […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Forgotten Modern Horror Classics That...

  • Five of the best books to understand modern China

    From a poetic memoir of social repression to a study of the lasting impact of the Cultural Revolution – these titles are a good place to start if you want to know more about the country and its people It is the world’s second-biggest economy, the next big threat to global security and a country ruled by an authoritarian regime that is increasingly making its power felt beyond its borders. But the most important part of China is the population of 1.4 billion diverse, tricky and resilient people...

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    Are We Gearing up for a Short Shorts Summer?

    Chris Pine isn’t method acting. He’s method dressing. In the run-up to his directorial debut Poolman, the people’s favorite Hollywood Chris has been piggybacking off of his recent style metamorphosis by blurring the line between his character’s wardrobe and his own. During his recent visit to beloved Los Angeles deli Langer’s, the actor sported a Big Boy Burgers tank top, red corduroy short shorts, and a big salt-and-pepper beard. It was plausible that he was just stopping by for a pastrami on...

  • Page 32: Short Takes on Five Vermont Animal Books

    Seven Days writers can't possibly read, much less review, all the books that arrive in a steady stream by post, email and, in one memorable case, a flock of defecating cormorants. No, that didn't actually happen. We just like to be cute with the names for animal assemblages in this feature, which introduces you to a handful of books by Vermont authors by contextualizing each one and quoting a single representative sentence from page 32. For the Animal Issue, we gathered a selection of...

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  • Anne Hathaway's "The Idea Of You" Premiere Dress Was Classically Red, Perfectly Modern, And So Romantic

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    One Hundred Years of Solitude (Harper Perennial Modern Classics), Now 40% Off

    Today, we are highlighting one of the most critically acclaimed pieces currently discounted on Amazon. One Hundred Years of Solitude (Harper Perennial Modern Classics) is a compelling blend of history, fiction, and magical realism that leaves readers compelled and inspired. Since its first publication in 1967, Gabriel Garcia Marquez's literary masterpiece has become a cornerstone of modern literature. Brimming with a melting pot of themes, from history to magic to the cyclical nature of...

  • Classic Atari Lynx games coming to Nintendo Switch with The Epyx Collection Handheld

    Pixel Games UK has announced that they will be releasing The Epyx Collection Handheld on 25th April for the Nintendo Switch.  Developed by Imagine Software, this collection brings six classic Atari Lynx games that are sure to tickle folk’s nostalgia bones. The Epyx Collection Handheld is the fourth collection of games released for the Nintendo Switch and […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Classic...

  • 'Brutality is the point': Conservative blames Kristi Noem's horror story on modern day GOP

    In her new book, "No Going Back: The Truth on What's Wrong With Politics and How We Move America Forward," South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem describes, in detail, the time she shot and killed her puppy.Noem writes, "I hated that dog . I had to put her down."Critics of the far-right Republican governor, who is being mentioned as a possible running mate for presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, are wondering why she included that anecdote in her book — what was the point?READ MORE:'I...