Laurel Canyon is one of the films I have on my iPod.
Here is the trailer. And yes, it's definitely worth a look.
Three reasons:
1) Informed script, especially if you are a lit person. This is one of the better depictions of gender and gendered discourse on the screen.
2) Alessandro Nivola, an unappreciated yet fantastic actor.
3) Frances McDormand who does not need an introduction.
It's a great film to watch on a big screen or on the iPod mini-screen when traveling.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Which Things Do You Pack First?
When I got that question I didn't have a difficult time answering. As a matter of fact, the answer came as quickly as the machine-like act of packing itself.
When traveling, I pack the following first:
1) Books I'm dealing with at the moment.
2) Laptop regardless of the nature of the trip, business and/or pleasure.
3) iPod fully updated with fresh playlists.
4) Notepad and 3 different color pens.
5) The cord jackets.
6) The Bob Dylan t-shirt.
7) Urban shoes.
8) Hair products.
9) Orbit
Something that dawned on me just now is that the contents of the luggage are a mere reflection of daily life/general existence. As I was just told, 'You can tell so much about someone based on what and how they pack.'
I have to say I concur.
When traveling, I pack the following first:
1) Books I'm dealing with at the moment.
2) Laptop regardless of the nature of the trip, business and/or pleasure.
3) iPod fully updated with fresh playlists.
4) Notepad and 3 different color pens.
5) The cord jackets.
6) The Bob Dylan t-shirt.
7) Urban shoes.
8) Hair products.
9) Orbit
Something that dawned on me just now is that the contents of the luggage are a mere reflection of daily life/general existence. As I was just told, 'You can tell so much about someone based on what and how they pack.'
I have to say I concur.
New Podcast: Narrative, Part II
The below attached is Part Two of the three-part podcast we started streaming last Friday. In this project, I am using fiction as a way of making sense of and decoding theory. The text of fiction you are about to hear is heavily laced with gender theory references. The gender ambiguity of the characters was informed by Dante's "Canto V" of the Inferno (Divine Comedy) and its two most important characters: Paolo and Francesca.
I wrote this piece of fiction which I originally entitled "The Third" when under the strong influence of Dante's "Inferno V." Through this piece I intend to interpret some aspects of Gender and Literary Theory. The second piece is about 10 minutes long. As always, feedback and reactions are welcome.
You can listen to it here.
Also, this new podcast will be available on iTunes circa 5:00 PM today. And, as intimated earlier, a new podcast will be available in iTunes every Friday evening.
I wrote this piece of fiction which I originally entitled "The Third" when under the strong influence of Dante's "Inferno V." Through this piece I intend to interpret some aspects of Gender and Literary Theory. The second piece is about 10 minutes long. As always, feedback and reactions are welcome.
You can listen to it here.
Also, this new podcast will be available on iTunes circa 5:00 PM today. And, as intimated earlier, a new podcast will be available in iTunes every Friday evening.
The Future of the Culture of Reading
Hat tip to Paul for the pointer.
It's the second thing I listened to this morning.
The piece is here.
The first part of the podcast is dedicated to a discussion of late night shows and their future. The second and most relevant part is about the future of reading and literary fiction.
I have, for some time now, been worried about the future of literary fiction. I see how books like The Da Vinci Code and Twilight receive much attention at the expense of the new work of so many truly great authors, and that's disconcerting. The participators in this podcast mention Michael Chabon in the context of this discussion and, I thought, rightly so.
If you'd like to listen only to the literary discussion you will need to fastforward a good 30% of the program.
It's the second thing I listened to this morning.
The piece is here.
The first part of the podcast is dedicated to a discussion of late night shows and their future. The second and most relevant part is about the future of reading and literary fiction.
I have, for some time now, been worried about the future of literary fiction. I see how books like The Da Vinci Code and Twilight receive much attention at the expense of the new work of so many truly great authors, and that's disconcerting. The participators in this podcast mention Michael Chabon in the context of this discussion and, I thought, rightly so.
If you'd like to listen only to the literary discussion you will need to fastforward a good 30% of the program.
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