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CCLaP Fridays: Legion on FX

April 7, 2017March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

“Legion” is the best show on TV. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Legion on FX

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American Odd: Pack of Lies, by Gilbert Sorrentino

March 10, 2017March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week I conclude my essay series American Odd by looking at Gilbert Sorrentino’s postmodern masterpiece “Pack of Lies.” Continue reading American Odd: Pack of Lies, by Gilbert Sorrentino

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Translation Tuesdays: Super Extra Grande, by YOSS @ NYJB

February 7, 2017May 31, 2025 driftlessareareview

“Super Extra Grande” by Yoss is “. . . . joyous and raunchy . . . Yoss creates a fascinating and beautiful universe built upon the ideals of cooperation and egalitarianism.” Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Super Extra Grande, by YOSS @ NYJB

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Last Look by Charles Burns @ NYJB

January 10, 2017July 6, 2025 driftlessareareview

“Last Look” is a cold indictment of pretentious frauds yet an intimate exploration of fear, regret, and failure. Continue reading Last Look by Charles Burns @ NYJB

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Scriptorium: Poems, by Melissa Range @ NYJB

January 7, 2017July 6, 2025 driftlessareareview

“Scriptorium” is a rare and beautiful collection of poetry. Continue reading Scriptorium: Poems, by Melissa Range @ NYJB

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Commonplace Book: Jack Burton on Paying Your Dues

November 10, 2016November 9, 2016 driftlessareareview

Have ya paid your dues, Jack? Continue reading Commonplace Book: Jack Burton on Paying Your Dues

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Commonplace Book: Captain Malcolm Reynolds on Short-fingered Racist Vulgarians

November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 driftlessareareview

Captain Malcolm Reynolds has an opinion on our earthly shenanigans. Continue reading Commonplace Book: Captain Malcolm Reynolds on Short-fingered Racist Vulgarians

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CCLaP Fridays: Billy and the Cloneasaurus, by Stephen Kozeniewski

October 21, 2016March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

“Billy and the Cloneasaurus” by Stephen Kozeniewski is about a human clone having an existential crisis and a dinosaur he meets in the wastelands. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Billy and the Cloneasaurus, by Stephen Kozeniewski

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CCLaP: Elephant Vice, by Chris Meekings

September 24, 2016March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

“Elephant Vice” by Chris Meekings has the Hindu God Ganesha and Post-Impressionist firebrand Vincent van Gogh on the case. Continue reading CCLaP: Elephant Vice, by Chris Meekings

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CCLaP Fridays: TRUMPED! Beyond Politically Correct, by Peter Davidson

August 5, 2016March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

It’s just a collection of outdated Dad Jokes. Don’t bother. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: TRUMPED! Beyond Politically Correct, by Peter Davidson

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