#637 In the Realm of the Senses (Ai no Corrida) (1976)

In The Realm of the Senses is one of those early films where the genre of pornography was still in its global … More

Romance in Marseille by Claude McKay

If there was a way to somehow imbue the energy, schemes, and urban underground with the free spirit and lyricism … More

Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban

Something influenced me to pick up my first novel by Russell Hoban. Perhaps it was an article in the NYT … More

New Publication: “Rowing Together in the Same Direction”

A new textbook chapter Garrett coauthored with Dr. Katherine Covino and Hannah M. Britten has been released and is available … More

Antkind by Charlie Kaufman

Charlie Kaufman is a visionary in his treatment of our complex, collective 21st century ennui. His films have been the … More

Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu

Aftershocks is an incredible debut memoir from Whiting Award winner Nadia Owusu that measures the ever-expanding vibrations of the experiences … More

Difficult Light by Tomás González, Translated by Andrea Rosenberg

Tomás González’s Difficult Light is a heart-wrenching portrait of grief and the ripples that extend from tragic moments in a … More

Fraternity by Benjamin Nugent

In his newest collection of short fiction, Ben Nugent has captured the spirit of America’s disassociation with the true gravity … More

The Strawberry Statement by James Simon Kunen (and directed by Stuart Hagmann)

The Strawberry Statement was one of those surprise purchases from a library book sale. There was something about a slim … More

Here We Are: My Friendship With Philip Roth by Benjamin Taylor

As a fan of Roth’s and a lover of nontraditional platonic relationships, this book seemed to me to capture the … More