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Ta-Nehisi Coates recommended The Fire Next Time in Books (curated)
Bill Maher recommended Most of S J Perelman in Books (curated)
Greta Gerwig recommended The White Album in Books (curated)
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2059 KP) rated Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far in Books
Mar 9, 2018
More a collection of essays than a true biography, I still enjoyed this look into the life of one of Christian music's biggest stars.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-mosaic-pieces-of-my-life-so.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-mosaic-pieces-of-my-life-so.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Abby (0 KP) rated Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race in Books
Jan 29, 2018
Neil LaBute recommended Grey Gardens (1975) in Movies (curated)
Neil LaBute recommended Salesman (1969) in Movies (curated)
Kim Gordon recommended The White Album in Books (curated)
Beyoncé recommended What Will it Take to Make a Woman President in Books (curated)
Dana (24 KP) rated The Year's Work at the Zombie Research Center in Books
Mar 23, 2018
I had to read this book for my zombie film course at UCI and I can honestly say it was incredibly interesting. I loved seeing all these ideas about how deep the zombie narrative is because it made me think in ways I would not have otherwise.
There are essays on race, post feminism, the health care system, and so many more.
I loved how it related to both zombie films from the 1930s as well as the more prevalent films known about today. These essays took into consideration the history of zombies and the actual cultural significance of these monsters instead of ignoring it. Many of these essays made references to the Haitian culture surrounding zombies which was awesome.
I enjoyed seeing the different cultural and gender perspectives on all of these issues. Instead of only seeing the viewpoint of some middle aged white male, we get to see women and men of color all engaging in this scholarship and being able to keep it entertaining enough to keep the readers engaged.
If you like reading essays on popular culture connecting to both social and political issues of the time period, then definitely pick this book up, it is worth the read. Honestly, even if you don't like reading those types of books, pick it up because it could give you a different perspective on something you feel like you already know.
There are essays on race, post feminism, the health care system, and so many more.
I loved how it related to both zombie films from the 1930s as well as the more prevalent films known about today. These essays took into consideration the history of zombies and the actual cultural significance of these monsters instead of ignoring it. Many of these essays made references to the Haitian culture surrounding zombies which was awesome.
I enjoyed seeing the different cultural and gender perspectives on all of these issues. Instead of only seeing the viewpoint of some middle aged white male, we get to see women and men of color all engaging in this scholarship and being able to keep it entertaining enough to keep the readers engaged.
If you like reading essays on popular culture connecting to both social and political issues of the time period, then definitely pick this book up, it is worth the read. Honestly, even if you don't like reading those types of books, pick it up because it could give you a different perspective on something you feel like you already know.