Listening, Watching, Reading

December 23, 2023

This week: two guy's falling in love with Radiohead, reading Eleanor Catton's new novel 'Birnam Wood,' and remembering Andre Braugher.

This week: two guy's falling in love with Radiohead, reading Eleanor Catton's new novel... more

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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What Role Did Culture Play in Your Parents’ Life?

The Slate Culture Gabfest’s Julia Turner and Stephen Metcalf give very different answers to a listener’s question.

What Role Did Culture Play in Your Parents’ Life?

Culture Gabfest

5 MINS

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Remembering Andre Braugher

Remembering the phenomenal actor Andre Braugher who died this month at 61.

The Watch

3 MINS

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“Godard Cinema” - a New Documentary About Jean-Luc Godard

A captivating new documentary about the legendary French filmmaker.

“Godard Cinema” - a New Documentary About Jean-Luc Godard

FilmWeek

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“Birnam Wood” by Eleanor Catton

The New York Times book review editor describes how and why they chose “Birnam Wood” for their year-end top 10 list.

Poured Over

3 MINS

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“Our Body” Documentary

Clare Simon’s documentary about a public genealogical clinic in Paris is chosen as one of the Ten Best Movies of 2023 by Film Comment Magazine.

The Film Comment Podcast

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Radiohead Song Draft

The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan go on the Radiohead podcast “Dissect” to talk about their first awareness of the band.

Dissect

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Hosted by

Jody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz