books
Moby-Dick: Every part of the whale (repost)
On PTSD and a big white whale
Emily St. James
Emily St. James is a writer and critic whose work has appeared in Vox, The A.V. Club, and the New York Times. She is the co-creator of the podcast Arden and a writer on the TV series Yellowjackets.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Sozin's Comet"
In which a wonderful finale underlines all of the series' strengths... and weaknesses.
seinfeld
Shows that aired between Seinfeld and ER, ranked (repost)
Spoiler alert: Number one is Friends
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Chapter Sixteen: The Southern Raiders" and "Chapter Eighteen: The Ember Island Players"
In which a clip show is not a clip show
announcement
The yips
I'm taking a (short) break (just from the Monday newsletter)
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Chapter Fourteen: The Boiling Rock, Part 1" and "Chapter Fifteen: The Boiling Rock, Part 2"
In which the show pays homage to Prison Break
what are you going to watch
What are you going to watch this weekend? (July 29 edition)
A weekly comment thread
old
We regret to inform you that Old Beach will make you old
Truly sorry. We thought the name would make the beach's strange properties clear.
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Chapter Twelve: The Western Air Temple" and "Chapter Thirteen: The Firebending Masters"
In which Zuko... just Zuko
what are you going to watch
What are you going to watch this weekend? (July 22nd edition)
A weekly comment thread
city of god
The life and work of Brazil's Alexandre Rodrigues, a leading man for these hard times
The City of God star once had to drive an Uber to make ends meet. But his career has only just begun.
monday mailbag
Monday mailbag! (July 2021 edition)
What shows should have been Emmy-nominated this year? And which monster should Emily marry?