How “The Great Gatsby” Took Over Pop Culture

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel turns 100 this year. What does its hero tell us about how we see ourselves?

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Ed Sheeran Attempts to Argue That Music Critics Are Unnecessary

"Why do you need to read a review?... Make up your own mind," said Sheeran in a recent interview with Rolling Stone.

Jezebel

Good, short #podcast on the State of American #Cinema.

Bottom line: Too many #sequels and superhero movies; too much streaming.

#Movies #TheDaily #marvel #batman #Netflix #mikebarbaro #aoscott
https://overcast.fm/+oIe8q9J7U

Our Film Critic on Why He’s Done With the Movies — The Daily

A.O. Scott started as a film critic at The New York Times in January of 2000. Next month he will move to the Book Review as a critic at large. After 23 years as a film critic, Mr. Scott discusses why he is done with the movies, and what his decision reveals about the new realities of American cinema. Guest: A.O. Scott, a longtime film critic for The New York Times.

Busy work-day tomorrow, so #substack goes out now! This one's got my new ep. w/ #TimothyGoodman, some thoughts on #NickCave, links by/re @nybooks #JacquesBerlinerblau #SebastianSmee #AOScott et al., some art & more, so go read, share & subscribe!
https://vmspod.substack.com/p/spelunking
Spelunking

New podcast w/Timothy Goodman, Cave exploration, & more

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