Listening, Watching, Reading

September 9, 2023

This week, we’re watching a new documentary series on HBO about shady telemarketers, reading Zadie Smith’s new novel, and listening to Emma Stone’s new movie be described as “deep, weird, high-concept art house with a tremendous amount of fucking."

This week, we’re watching a new documentary series on HBO about shady telemarketers, re... more

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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“Telemarketers” Shines on HBO

The Slate Culture Gabfest loves “Telemarketers” - HBO’s three-part documentary series inside the world of shady drug-addicted guys on the other end of the phone.

Culture Gabfest

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“Poor Things” Starring Emma Stone

Emma Stone's new movie "Poor Things" is a sort of Frankenstein’s monster tale… If Frankenstein’s monster broke away from her creator’s clutches and got incredibly horny.

The Big Picture

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“The Fraud” - Zadie Smith’s New Novel

Zadie Smith's “The Fraud” is a sprawling historical novel about a 19th century criminal trial, with two inspirations, each as obscure and daffy as humanly possible.

Poured Over

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The Jay-Z Library Card Sensation

The Brooklyn Public Library has released a series of 13 different library cards featuring Brooklyn’s own Jay Z. And the cards have become a must-have sensation.

Borrowed

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Jewish Pop Culture Pantheon

Netflix's new comedy film “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah” leads to Juliet Litman breaking down a few iconic moments from the Jewish Pop Culture Pantheon.

The Bill Simmons Podcast