Jason Diamond analyzes his obsession with Vintage Contemporaries paperbacks from the 80s.
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The ‘Airplane!’ Guide to Joke Delivery
The writers of the classic 1980 comedy deconstruct their screenplay for New York magazine.
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Mr. Throat and Me
When life’s greatest pleasure is the one you have to quit.
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Nonfiction
Bootlegging Jane’s Addiction
Aaron Gilbreath considers the impact a live Jane’s Addiction recording has had on him, and the effect heroin had on the band’s — and his own — creativity.
Posted inCommentary, Nonfiction
The Problem With Hollywood’s Portrayal of Pregnant Women
Can Hollywood get pregnant women right?
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In Search of Lost Me Time
Even though he fantasized about a night out of town without his family, the childless time drinking with friends and watching movies isn’t as satisfying as Larsen imagined. Sometimes it’s comforting to know that the fantasy of solitude can’t live up to the reality of your family life.
Posted inFiction, Reading List
10 Outstanding Short Stories To Read in 2017
Stories from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Michael Chabon, Jhumpa Lahiri, and more.
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The Early Days of Midnight Movies
Prior to the ’70s, midnight shows were the realm of the occasional horror release and exploitation distributors who used the slot to attract night owls to seedy fare. But the midnight movie as we know it — as a Friday- and Saturday-night staple featuring cult films — came into its own as the ’60s turned […]
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How Winona Ryder Became the Face of ‘90s Nostalgia
Why can’t we let go of Mermaids-era Winona Ryder? Soraya Roberts at Hazlitt explores the last great pre-internet icon.
