Washington DC and the Smithsonian
In just a few weeks I’ll be traveling to our nation’s capitol: Washington, DC. While there I intend to go to as many places as possible to soak up the … Continued
Throwback Thursday: Election Season Reading Challenge
When it comes to politics, there is one thing that most people agree on: making an informed decision about your vote matters. Of course there are myriad ways to stay informed and educated, and it’s great to consult multiple sources of information. So, gearing up for the grind of election season, I decided to give myself a small reading challenge.
Tony and Susan’s Nocturnal Animals, Part II
The one thing I’m looking forward to in November–aside from ritualized gluttony–is Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals, the director’s adaptation of Austin Wright’s novel, Tony and Susan
Read Harder: Vol. 9
Lucy Knisley begins her food memoir — yes, this month’s challenge choice — with a note that her memories are tied to how things tasted: the licorice rope she shared with her first crush, trying buttermilk for the first time with her best friend, and the myriad of meals she shared with friends while living in Chicago for school. This is my kind of girl.
Good Old Days
The idea that there was a “good old days” where the ills of the present day society were not present is perennially popular. It’s not really accurate, but it’s very … Continued
Love Your Library: 5 Favorite Film Librarians
This month I’m taking a break from watching heaps of sad movies to focus on something a little happier — namely libraries and my favorite movie librarians. As noted earlier on this fine blog, September is officially Love Your Library Month in Allegheny County. Donations given during this month will be eligible for a match from the Jack Buncher Foundation. The generous match of $125,000 will be split among all libraries in the Allegheny County Library Association.
Who Are the Authors in Your Neighborhood?
Pittsburgh is a literary city. We love our libraries and treasure our homegrown authors.
Cine Latino
Recently, media outlet Univision came out with a list of the 50 Best Movies from Latin America. I have some issues with this list, like including the movie The Headless Woman, which I thought was terrible; and they didn’t mention Even the Rain, which is my favorite movie of all time. So here’s my own list of noteworthy Latin American movies that I’ve watched over the past few months.
Best of BARD: August 2016
James Patterson. The name so nice we put it on the list twice. Sometimes I wonder what the Top Five would look like if I did not include James Patterson…but … Continued
Throwback Thursday: Ryan Reynolds Hears The Voices, Anna Kendrick Is Adorable
I’ve honestly lost track of all the ways I learn about movies that I want to see so I won’t bore you with how I came to be interested in The Voices, directed by Marjane Satrapi (of Persepolis and Chicken with Plums fame) and starring Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton and Anna Kendrick. My thought process probably started and ended with: Anna Kendrick is adorable.