This documentary about the early history of AIDS activism tells a thrilling and heartbreaking story that demands to be seen. Continue reading »
Author Archives: Andrew DeYoung
Lev Grossman on C.S. Lewis
On the fiftieth anniversary of Lewis’s death, a contemporary writer considers his influence. Continue reading »
The best novel about the JFK assassination
Was JFK killed by a lone gunman or in a broader conspiracy? In Don DeLillo’s speculative history of the assassination, the answer is both—and neither. Continue reading »
It’s a Wonderful Life sequel in the works
Why? Continue reading »
Atwood on Lessing
Lessing died this weekend at the age of 94. Continue reading »
The Backlist: Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle
In this horror masterpiece, it isn’t houses that are haunted. It’s people. Continue reading »
Library copy of 50 Shades tests positive for herpes
Alfonso Cuaron’s IKEA
A brilliant parody of Gravity. Continue reading »
The mysterious William T. Vollmann
Vollmann’s life and work are fascinating, sometimes bizarre—and little read. Continue reading »
Review: Christa Desir’s Fault Line
A strong debut novel about a difficult topic. Continue reading »
