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Apparent Magic: The Poetry of Absence in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Before you establish what it means to come home, you must establish what it means to be away.
July 23, 2026
A Closed Book: ‘Obsession’ and the Horror of Emptiness
He does not want to be her boyfriend, he wants her to be his girlfriend.
July 2, 2026
The Story Owes You Nothing: ‘The Pitt,’ Fandom, and What Fiction Can Do
There's nothing wrong with playing detective while watching your favorite shows, but at a certain point it all gets a bit poisonous.
April 21, 2026
Send Jason Mantzoukas to the Olympics, You Cowards!
While we're throwing celebrities at the Olympics left and right, Mantzoukas should get his shot at Olympic correspondent glory.
February 11, 2026
