Listening, Watching, Reading

December 8, 2023

A mind-blowing new WW2 documentary, the Booker Prize-winning author Paul Lynch, and Todd Haynes’ new movie.

A mind-blowing new WW2 documentary, the Booker Prize-winning author Paul Lynch, and Tod... more

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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Steve McQueen’s Mind-Blowing WW2 Doc

British filmmaker Steve McQueen releases “Occupied City,” a mind-blowing 4-hour WW2 documentary.

Film Forum Presents

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Paul Lynch on Winning the Man Booker Prize

Irish author Paul Lynch won the 2023 Man Booker Prize for his fifth novel “Prophet Song.” Here, he reflects on his good fortune.

Paul Lynch on Winning the Man Booker Prize

Beyond The Zero

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Best Albums of 2023

NPR’s music critic Ann Powers chooses Kara Jackson’s “Why Does The Earth Give Us People to Love?” as her favorite album of 2023.

All Songs Considered

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Todd Haynes’ New Film “May December”

The Slate Culture Gabfest gushes over Todd Haynes’ new film “May December” starring Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman.

Culture Gabfest

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“Periodical” documentary

The new documentary “Periodical” looks at that time of the month and how “Period Poverty” can afflict the poor.

Fresh Air

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Hosted by

Jody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz