Listening, Watching, Reading

May 31, 2024

This week, Richard Linklater’s new movie, Apple Music’s top 100 albums list, and Amor Towles novel-writing preparation method.

This week, Richard Linklater’s new movie, Apple Music’s top 100 albums list, and Amor T... more

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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“Hit Man” by Richard Linklater & Glen Powell

Richard Linklater returns with “Hit Man” - a new movie co-written by and starring Glenn Powell as a man forced to impersonate a contract killer.

“Hit Man” by Richard Linklater & Glen Powell

Culture Gabfest

4 MINS

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The Box Office Crisis

Sean Fennessey of “The Big Picture” breaks down why no one goes to the movies anymore.

The Big Picture

6 MINS

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Apple Music’s Top 100 Albums Ever

Jeff Teague & Company dissect Apple Music’s new list of the best 100 albums ever. - no Lil Wayne? And Lauren Hill at #1? What about “Confessions” by Usher?

Club 520 Podcast

3 MINS

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Amor Towles on Vocabulary, and Preparing to Write a Novel

Novelist Amor Towles discusses the vitality of vocabulary, and his unique preparation method before writing a novel.

Amor Towles on Vocabulary, and Preparing to Write a Novel

How I Write

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Why Did The Washington Post Sit on the Justice Alito Flag Story?

“The Press Box” reviews The Washington Post’s curious decision to sit on the Samuel Alito flag story for four years.

Why Did The Washington Post Sit on the Justice Alito Flag Story?

The Press Box