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Critic's Notebook, culture, film, history, law, LGBT, media, politics, pop culture, rhetoric, TVLeave a comment

Critic’s Notebook: Gay Pride Month, Juneteenth, and July 4th

July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 driftlessareareview

It’s not about me. It’s about us. Continue reading Critic’s Notebook: Gay Pride Month, Juneteenth, and July 4th

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Espresso Shots: And Then I Danced, by Mark Segal

June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 driftlessareareview

“And Then I Danced” by Mark Segal is a memoir about LGBT activism. Continue reading Espresso Shots: And Then I Danced, by Mark Segal

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Commonplace Book: Patriotism and War Crimes in Shakespeare’s Henry V

May 25, 2020May 24, 2020 driftlessareareview

“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.” Continue reading Commonplace Book: Patriotism and War Crimes in Shakespeare’s Henry V

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Espresso Shots: Big Bang Generation, by Gary Russell (Doctor Who: The Glamour Chronicles)

April 17, 2020April 16, 2020 driftlessareareview

Will the Doctor save the universe? Continue reading Espresso Shots: Big Bang Generation, by Gary Russell (Doctor Who: The Glamour Chronicles)

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The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family, by Mike Leonard

April 14, 2020April 12, 2020 driftlessareareview

Earnest saves his family. Continue reading The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family, by Mike Leonard

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Espresso Shots: The Partners by Louis Auchincloss

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 driftlessareareview

If you are looking for a short novel to scratch that Mad Men itch, The Partners is the novel for you. Continue reading Espresso Shots: The Partners by Louis Auchincloss

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books, conservatism, Drama, fascism, fiction, film, history, horror, law, LGBT, media, Nazism, politics, pop culture, science fiction, sex, sexual politics, TVLeave a comment

#CVG2019: Is the Handmaid’s Tale Possible

July 5, 2019July 2, 2019 driftlessareareview

We discuss whether the Handmaid’s Tale could happen? In other words, current events. Continue reading #CVG2019: Is the Handmaid’s Tale Possible

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#CVG2019: A Smeghead’s Guide to Red Dwarf

July 4, 2019July 4, 2019 driftlessareareview

You need to attend this Red Dwarf panel or else Mr. Flibble will be very cross. Continue reading #CVG2019: A Smeghead’s Guide to Red Dwarf

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#CVG2019: Changing Role of Reviews

July 4, 2019July 2, 2019 driftlessareareview

My first CONvergence panel of 2019. We talk about the changing role of reviews. Continue reading #CVG2019: Changing Role of Reviews

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Late June Update / Countdown to CONvergence

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 driftlessareareview

I’m on 4 panels at CONvergence 2019! Continue reading Late June Update / Countdown to CONvergence

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