Rebecca Solnit on George Orwell
Rebecca Solnit has devoted her latest book to his life and work. It’s called Orwell’s Roses, and it was inspired by a visit she paid to his rural cottage, where…
At Home in Paris | Inside a Vibrant Paris Apartment
Lo welcomes us into her expressive Paris apartment, where every corner reflects her personality — from the layered interiors to the surprisingly spacious balcony. If you’re curious to find out…
Reclaiming the Banjo’s Black Roots | In the Making
Follow Hannah Mayree, musician, banjo maker, and founder of the Black Banjo Reclamation Project, as they organize workshops and performances celebrating the banjo’s Black history.
Cloth and Complicity: Seth Rockman on Plantations, Textiles, and the Art of Weaving
Some people might think this book offers a smoking gun of complicity: Aha, those sanctimonious New Englanders were just as tied to slavery as the Southerners! But complicity seems too…
Safety Last!
Safety Last! is a 1923 American silent romantic-comedy film starring Harold Lloyd. It includes one of the most famous images from the silent-film era: Lloyd clutching the hands of a…
Harold and Maude
Harold and Maude is a 1971 American romantic black comedy-drama film directed by Hal Ashby and released by Paramount Pictures. It incorporates elements of dark humor and existentialist drama. The…
Brideshead Revisited (1981 Mini Series)
Brideshead Revisited is a 1981 British television serial created by Derek Granger based on Evelyn Waugh's novel of the same name. Starring Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews, it was produced…
Did You Know Criterion Invented the Commentary Track?
From the first commentary ever recorded to a track celebrated by Paul Thomas Anderson as a film-school substitute, some of the rarest feature-length commentaries are now playing on our streaming…
How a Neurodivergent Couple Designed Their Small DIY Amsterdam Home, 54sqm/581sqft
Home to Pedro and Asia and their dog Lupe, Casa Koala is a small, protective “nest” shaped around daily rituals, sensory comfort, and the way they actually live. Colour, texture,…