Point Counter Point Aldous Huxley (1928) Considered by many to be Aldous Huxley’s greatest novel, despite the appeal and popularity of Brave New World, Point Counter Point is unquestionably his longest and most complex book. It was published in 1928 to mixed reviews, with some hailing the novel as a significant examination of contemporary society—Cyril Connolly in New Statesman… Continue reading Point Counter Point
Edna St. Vincent Millay’s “An Ancient Gesture”
s “An Ancient Gestujre”
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Anita Loos (1925) If you mention the title Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to the average person nowadays, he or she is almost certain to assume you are referring to the classic 1953 film that catapulted Marilyn Monroe to superstardom and that gave us the iconic pink-gowned musical rendition of “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.”… Continue reading Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
James Baldwin’s [Lord, When You Send the Rain]
The Chair
The Chair Amanda Peet and Annie Julia Wyman (2021) Facts for You: Where to Watch: Steaming on Netflix Length: 6 episodes of 30 minutes each Names You Might Know: Sandra Oh, Bob Balaban, Jay Duplass, Holland Taylor Language: English Rating: TV-MA (content advisory) He Said: Anyone who has ever been involved in higher education in any capacity will find The Chair a fascinating and… Continue reading The Chair
Wendy Cope’s “Not Only Marble, but the Plastic Toys”
The Man Who Loved Children
The Man Who Loved Children Christina Stead (1940) In 2005, Time magazine included Christina Stead’s 1940 novel The Man Who Loved Children on their list of the 100 best English language novels since 1923. But this is a novel that continues to be one of the least well-known among that collection of titles. Upon its initial publication, Stead’s book… Continue reading The Man Who Loved Children
Margaret Atwood’s “Siren Song”
Stillwater
Stillwater Tom McCarthy (2021) Facts for You: Where to Watch: Only in theaters. Length: 2 hours 19 minutes Names You Might Know: Matt Damon, Abigail Breslin, Camille Cottin Language: English Rating: R (for language) He Said: Tom McCarthy’s last major film, a little thing called Spotlight, didn’t do much other than win an Academy Award as the Best Picture of 2015. His… Continue reading Stillwater
