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The Curator of Schlock #124: Magic
The Curator of Schlock #124 by Jeff Shuster Magic (Written for the screen by William Golding from the novel by William Golding. Oh wait! That’s William Goldman.) Okay. You’re Curator of Schlock has a confession to make. I’m afraid of dolls. I’m not talking about Barbies or Cabbage Patch Kids, but those creepy porcelain things they… Continue reading
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21st Century Brontë #16: On Deciding to Pursue an MFA in Creative Writing
21st Century Brontë #16 by Brontë Bettencourt On Deciding to Pursue an MFA in Creative Writing So for AWP 2016 I had one serious goal in mind: research grad schools. In the past I’ve spent my time darting between panels with a quiver of pens and a notebook bought just for that convention. But after reading… Continue reading
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McMillan’s Codex #34: Harcore Henry, and the Videogame Aesthetic’s Uses
McMillan’s Codex #34 By C.T. McMillan Harcore Henry, and the Videogame Aesthetic’s Uses There has always been a concern over videogames becoming more like movies and vice versa. Games designers borrow elements from film and movie directors pay attention to the appeal of video game elements. The Phantom Pain uses long shots like Children of Men,… Continue reading
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Episode 200: Brian Turner!
Episode 200 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on iTunes, or right click here to download. In this week’s episode, I talk to the poet and memoirist Brian Turner, plus Heather Whited reads her essay, “Scotland Break Up.” TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES According to The Guardian, some readers were not amused by Calvin Trillan’s “Have… Continue reading
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The Curator of Schlock #123: Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
The Curator of Schlock #123 by Jeff Shuster Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (Adapted for the screen from the novel by William Golding) I know I’m the Curator of Schlock, but I broke down after last week’s review of Look What’s Happened to Rosemary’s Baby. I’m not made of stone. If you prick me, I’ll… Continue reading
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Aesthetic Drift #10: Why I Go to AWP
Aesthetic Drift #10 by Shawn McKee Why I Go to AWP Los Angeles is a metropolis unlike any other. After I got kicked out of a bar for allegedly being too drunk, I could have been back home in Orlando for all I knew. But I wasn’t in Orlando, I was somewhere else—a magical land of… Continue reading
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21st Century Brontë #15: AWPing
21st Century Brontë #15 by Brontë Bettencourt AWPing Last week, I attended the AWP Conference & Bookfair. With my good friend Onyx and my boyfriend Alex, I braved the mountainous, eclectic city of Los Angeles by train, bus, Uber, and foot. I learned very quickly that high-heeled boots were a terrible choice for navigating terrain… Continue reading
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McMillan’s Codex #33: Videogame Movie, Silent Hill
McMillan’s Codex 33 By C.T. McMillan Videogame Movie: Silent Hill Adaptation is double-edged sword. Seeing your favorite works in another medium can be exciting, but there is always the possibility it will not do the source material justice. Information gets lost in translation, details will not make the transition, and your favorite parts may be… Continue reading
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The Rogue’s Guide to Shakespeare on Film #21: Macbeth (2010)
#21. Macbeth (2010) As I established last time, I find Macbeth a difficult play to like. The story is one of stupendous coveting of power and how such an impulse, if acted upon, erodes the soul. There’s also a lot of semi-pointless wrestling with the idea of prophecy and Fate, and man’s relationship with the… Continue reading
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Episode 199: Ridley Pearson!
Episode 199 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature is available on iTunes, or right click here to download. In this week’s episode, I talk to the New York Times bestselling novelist Ridley Pearson from Walt Disney World, plus Mistie Watkins writes about how The Night Circus changed her life. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES _______ Episode 199 of The Drunken… Continue reading
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