Monthly Archives: February 2011
On Gregg Araki’s “Kaboom”
Posted by Jon Reiss Director Gregg Araki is best known for his 1995 film The Doom Generation. Upon release, The Doom Generation quickly developed a strong cult following, and hoisted up Rose McGowan as a sex symbol for the dark … Continue reading
Filed under Film
Bites: Ben Greenman(s), David Foster Wallace Story, Glasses and More
Kyle Minor likes Ben Greenman(s). Go over to The New Yorker and read the David Foster Wallace story. Captain Beefheart’s 10 commandments to playing a guitar. Two optical stories: Glasses for 3rd world countries. Did you hear the one about … Continue reading
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Literary Trading Cards #1: Happy Birthday David Foster Wallace
Our art director, Margarita Korol, dedicated the first in our weekly series of literary trading cards would be to celebrate what would have been the 49th birthday of the great David Foster Wallace. You can purchase a limited edition copy … Continue reading
Filed under Lit.
Indexing: Remnick in Israel, Vladimir Sorokin, Patrick Ness, Bookforum, Dave Hickey, and More
Each week, Vol. 1 editors band together as one to discuss their week among literature and the written word. This is the place to hear about all the best that they’ve thumbed through, bookmarked, lauded, and consumed in the last … Continue reading
Morning Bites: Peter Sotos in New York, Elif Batuman in England, Paul Bowles and More
Tonight: Peter Sotos (above) and Brandon Stosuy at Hospital Productions in NYC Granta talks about Elif Batuman in England. Edward Champion reads and then talks about Paul Bowles The Sheltering Sky. The ten best poets in fiction. The first single … Continue reading
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Afternoon Bites: Arthur Miller Back in Brooklyn, Bible Stuff, Emma Straub’s Music, Bill Clinton’s E-mails and More
Arthur Miller’s The American Clock makes its return to a Brooklyn stage. Adam Kirsch reviews The Rise and Fall of the Bible: The Unexpected History of an Accidental Book. The always enjoyable Ms. Emma Straub gives us music for each … Continue reading
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Dick Watching: The Sperm Whale’s Head
Oh hey, dude! I totally didn’t see you there. How are you? It’s so good to see you, it’s been forever. Did you go to that party on Saturday night? I know, I had to work, totally sucks. Hey, quick … Continue reading
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Band Booking: Dream Diary
Posted by Jason Diamond I firmly believe that here are two camps when it comes to twee: one that loves it, and the other that can’t stand the mere thought of it. To prove my point, I offer up the … Continue reading
Filed under Band Booking, Lit., music
Taking Cues From Alex Ross: Brief Notes on “Inuksuit”
Posted by Tobias Carroll Earlier today*, I went to the Park Avenue Armory to see the indoor premiere of John Luther Adams’s Inuksuit. This was part of the Tune-In Festival; I’d also seen Friday’s powerLESS, and have resolved to listen … Continue reading
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