In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado is a memoir that shatters the mold of traditional narrative structure, weaving together the complex threads of trauma, love, and the struggle for identity. Machado’s work is a labyrinthine exploration of an…
In Yellowface, R.F. Kuang presents a narrative that intricately weaves themes of identity, authenticity, and the politics of representation against the backdrop of the contemporary publishing world. This departure from Kuang’s previous fantasy and historical fiction works into the realm…
In Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi, readers are transported into a world that is as mystifying as it is mesmerizing—a boundless House with an architecture that defies logic, filled with endless halls lined with statues, where the ocean’s tides surge through its…
Embarking on Paul Auster’s 4 3 2 1 feels like stepping into a kaleidoscope of lives, each twist and turn revealing a new pattern, a new possibility of existence for its protagonist, Archie Ferguson. This novel, a colossal undertaking by…
Brittany Howard’s What Now emerges as a beacon of her artistic evolution, stepping beyond the confines of the Alabama Shakes’ soulful rock to embrace a kaleidoscope of musical genres. This album, Howard’s second solo venture, is an exploration that spans…
In the latest musical offering from IDLES, TANGK emerges not just as an album but as a manifesto of evolution, both in the sonic realm and in the thematic depth it seeks to explore. This album signifies a pivotal moment…
Phasor by Helado Negro, alias Roberto Carlos Lange, is a profound exploration of melancholy, introspection, and the complexities of human emotion, set against a backdrop of lush, experimental soundscapes. Released under the iconic 4AD label, Phasor marks another significant milestone…
The Last Dinner Party’s debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy, has been met with widespread acclaim, solidifying their status as icons in waiting and delivering on the promise of their initial rise to fame. Garnering a perfect rating from critics, this…
The narrative of The Iron Claw centers around the Von Erich family, particularly through the lens of Kevin Von Erich, portrayed with remarkable depth by Zac Efron. Efron’s transformation for the role is both physical and emotional, showcasing an intensity…
All of Us Strangers, directed by Andrew Haigh, is a cinematic exploration of loss, love, and the ghostly threads of the past that continue to shape our present. Anchored by Andrew Scott’s evocative portrayal of Adam, a lonely screenwriter in…
