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Book Review : John Dixon - Devil's Pocket (2015)
Sep 29

Sep 29 Book Review : John Dixon - Devil's Pocket (2015)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Devil's Pocket would be a great young adult novel if it didn't get in its own way trying to convince you of the moral superiority of its own protagonist. Because of that, it's just an okay book. 

Movie Review : Rebirth (2016)
Sep 28

Sep 28 Movie Review : Rebirth (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews

Movies about middle class workers alienation are a dime a dozen, but Rebirth to remain fun and pertinent. Directed by Karl Mueller. Starring Fran Kranz, Adam Goldberg and Nicky Whelan mostly.

 

Ben Watches Television : Homeland, Season Five (2015)
Sep 27

Sep 27 Ben Watches Television : Homeland, Season Five (2015)

Benoit Lelievre
Ben Watches Television

Homeland, Season Five explores new territory in season 5. It is more pertinent and terrifying and impossible not to watch than ever.

Book Review : Robert Brockway - The Unnoticeables (2016)
Sep 26

Sep 26 Book Review : Robert Brockway - The Unnoticeables (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Robert Brockway's debut novel The Unnoticeables doesn't feature sweaty, shirtless shapeshifters or hypersexual huntresses wearing uncomfortable-looking leather outfits. Well, it's pretty good. Check it out.

Book Review : John Jeremiah Sullivan - Pulphead (2011)
Sep 23

Sep 23 Book Review : John Jeremiah Sullivan - Pulphead (2011)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

John Jeremiah Sullivan is undoubtedly one of America's finest essayists. His collection Pulphead is both incredibly elating and frustrating, but he DOES have the total package: wit, empathy, observational skills. Impressive stuff.

Album Review : Death Grips - The Money Store (2012)
Sep 22

Sep 22 Album Review : Death Grips - The Money Store (2012)

Benoit Lelievre
Album Reviews

The Money Store is the most celebrated album of much celebrated Sacramento-based experimental band Death Grips. It's also the best possible introduction to their twisted paradigm. Read the review to learn more about this timeless album.

Essay : George Orwell Would Turn Over in His Grave
Sep 21

Sep 21 Essay : George Orwell Would Turn Over in His Grave

Benoit Lelievre
Essays

The seduction of social media relies on one important deception: that you are important. That YOUR voice matter. This is eventually going to be the end of us.

Ben Watches Television : F is for Family, Season One (2015)
Sep 20

Sep 20 Ben Watches Television : F is for Family, Season One (2015)

Benoit Lelievre
Ben Watches Television

Ben's thoughts on Season One of Bill Burr's Netflix Series F is For Family. Long story short: it's the best damn Saturday morning cartoon a self-respecting adult can hope for.

Book Review : Kimmy Dee - Pussy Planet and Other Endearing Tales (2016)
Sep 19

Sep 19 Book Review : Kimmy Dee - Pussy Planet and Other Endearing Tales (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews
Book Review : Brian Evenson - The Warren (2016)
Sep 16

Sep 16 Book Review : Brian Evenson - The Warren (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews
Movie Review : The Invitation (2015)
Sep 15

Sep 15 Movie Review : The Invitation (2015)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews
Book Review : Kit Power - GodBomb! (2015)
Sep 14

Sep 14 Book Review : Kit Power - GodBomb! (2015)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews
Album Review : Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Skeleton Tree (2016)
Sep 13

Sep 13 Album Review : Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Skeleton Tree (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Album Reviews
Book Review : Laird Barron - Swift to Chase (2016)
Sep 12

Sep 12 Book Review : Laird Barron - Swift to Chase (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews
Book Review : Iain Ryan - Drainland (2016)
Sep 9

Sep 9 Book Review : Iain Ryan - Drainland (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Iain Ryan is our most on-point and pertinent James Ellroy worshiper. Only, he's moving into a territory of his own with DRAINLAND. 

Book Review : Erik Storey - Nothing Short of Dying (2016)
Sep 8

Sep 8 Book Review : Erik Storey - Nothing Short of Dying (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

NOTHING SHORT OF DYING is Erik Storey's debut novel and the first thriller in the Clyde Barr series.

Movie Review : Captain America - Civil War (2016)
Sep 7

Sep 7 Movie Review : Captain America - Civil War (2016)

Benoit Lelievre
Movie Reviews
Book Review : Ryan W. Bradley - Nothing But the Dead and Dying (2015)
Sep 6

Sep 6 Book Review : Ryan W. Bradley - Nothing But the Dead and Dying (2015)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews
Book Review : John D. MacDonald - Nightmare in Pink (1964)
Sep 5

Sep 5 Book Review : John D. MacDonald - Nightmare in Pink (1964)

Benoit Lelievre
Book Reviews

Book Review : John D. MacDonald - Nightmare in Pink (1964)

The Educators of YouTube
Sep 3

Sep 3 The Educators of YouTube

Benoit Lelievre
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