In our morning reading: thoughts on Rebekah Frumkin’s new novel, an interview with Michael Cisco, and much more.
Weekend Bites: “Zama” On Screen, Jami Attenberg, Jenny Xie Interviewed, Michelle Dean Nonfiction, and More
In our weekend reading: reviews of the film adaptation of “Zama,” new writing from Jami Attenberg and Michelle Dean, and more.
Here’s the Unnerving Trailer For Dennis Cooper and Zac Farley’s “Permanent Green Light”
Around these parts, we are huge admirers of the works of Dennis Cooper, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction, novels told in GIFs or his comprehensive blogging. Recently, Cooper has been working on a film, Permanent Green Light, in collaboration with Zac Farley. Later this month, it will be shown at the Rotterdam Film Festival, and a trailer has been released–which uses minimal music and one image that’s beyond unsettling to powerful effect.
Afternoon Bites: John Haskell’s Latest, Protomartyr Interviewed, Masha Gessen, Dennis Cooper Revisited, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by John Haskell and Dennis Cooper, an excerpt from Masha Gessen’s new book, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Chris Kraus, Aaron Gilbreath on Jazz, Marlon James Interviewed, Rachel Khong, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Chris Kraus and Marlon James, writings on music from Aaron Gilbreath and Maria Sherman, and more.
Weekend Bites: Kristen Radtke on Bodegas, Esmé Weijun Wang, Revisiting Rudy Wurlitzer, Paul Major’s Book, and More
In our weekend reading: new work by Kristen Radtke and Heidi Julavits, an interview with Esmé Weijun Wang, and more.
Morning Bites: Jonathan Lethem on Sports, Garnette Cadogan, Mila Jaroniec Excerpted, Dennis Cooper Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Jonathan Lethem and Dennis Cooper, an essay from Garnette Cadogan, and more.
Morning Bites: Jesmyn Ward Interviewed, Fall Indie Press Books, Ben Tanzer’s Playlist, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Jesmyn Ward, Dennis Cooper’s blog returns, a Ben Tanzer playlist, and more.