Jake KendallFeb 25, 2021Hieronymus Bosch and the Orgy of the DamnedJake Kendall takes a deep dive into the darkest corners of Hieronymus Bosch’s orgiastic, frenzied Garden of Earthly Delights.
Jake KendallNov 13, 2020Storytelling in a World “Without God”Explore György Lukács’ assertion that irony is the highest freedom in a world without God through an examination of Madame Bovary.
Victor ReesNov 8, 2020N. K. Jemisin’s Recipes for Here-and-NowWhile food has long been a potent conveyor of nostalgia, explore how the work of N. K. Jemisin may turn our gaze towards the future.
Ahmed RaghebOct 15, 2020A Record Year for Rainfall: Apocalyptic Visions in the Music of The DecemberistsAhmed Ragheb finds a new appreciation for the music of The Decemberists after a year of historic upsets and tragedy.
Victor ReesOct 5, 2020Class Struggles in Fairyland: Strange Evil and War for the OaksExplore the politics of fantasy novels in exploring Strange Evil and War for the Oaks, and how both have been overshadowed by Tolkien.
Tristan GearySep 23, 2020Dan Reeder: An Accidental MusicianTristan Geary sits down (virtually) with singer-songwriter Dan Reeder.
Raphaël DuhamelSep 19, 2020The Philosophy of I’m Thinking of Ending ThingsFrom Nietzsche to Schopenhauer, Raphaël Duhamel explores the philosophical discourse in Charlie Kaufman’s latest film.
Ahmed RaghebSep 1, 2020Out Alone Into America: The National’s American PortraitRead how the music of The National helped reconcile one listener’s idealized vision of America with the reality of 2020 America.