Girl powerAt Critics at Large, my appreciation of a longtime favorite film, The World of Henry Orient – and the equally fine novel that inspired it.
Good FridayTwo happy events occurred today. One you’ve heard about: Trumpcare was declared dead in the water. The other you haven’t: I got my copy...
Obscure and beautiful factsAt Critics at Large: my review of Paul La Farge's new novel, The Night Ocean, concerning H.P. Lovecraft, pseudocide, and the stories that...
JESUSMANIA! update (2)The Fall 2016 Friends of Musselman Library Newsletter has two pieces of interest. My “Research Reflections” article details the processes...
JESUSMANIA! update (1)On June 4, 2016, Gettysburg College held its annual Reunion Weekend. The Class of 1971, celebrating its 45th anniversary, graciously...
"A strange and distasteful project"At Critics at Large, my review of Gay Talese’s The Voyeur’s Motel, concerning a curious (in both senses) Colorado gentleman who spied on...
Things went downAt Critics at Large, my review of Joel Selvin’s Altamont, concerning the worst day in the history of a certain speedway.
The wrong kind of easyAt Critics at Large, my review of Ron Howard's new documentary Eight Days a Week, concerning the Beatles’ life as a touring band.