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The Meaning of Christmas Spirit in “Elf” (2003) – Part 2

Like many of its genre, the film “Elf” connects Christmas spirit to the sorts of bonds that hold together families and communities, despite their inevitable tendencies towards conflict and dissolution. Wes & Erin discuss this 2003 classic, what it means to believe in Christmas, a ... عرض المزيد

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The Meaning of Christmas Spirit in “Elf” (2003)

Half the plot involves a man reuniting with his father—and his species—after being raised by Christmas elves. The other involves saving Christmas itself from the growing cynicism of humanity. And so like many of its genre, the film “Elf” connects Christmas spirit to the sorts of ... عرض المزيد

. 40 دقيقة و35 ثانية

Erin’s New Book “Avail”

Erin just published her first book, “Avail,” which you can order here: https://www.pauldrybooks.com/products/avail “Avail” features a long prose-poem which titles the book and winds through sections of lineated, often formal poems. The prose-poem comprises a series of lyric medit ... عرض المزيد

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Bacchic Redemption in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) (Part 2)

What happens when the Godzilla of superegos takes on a libidinal King Kong? Wes & Erin continue their discussion of the 1975 film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Upcoming Episodes: Erin’s book “Avail,” “The Third Man,” “Julius Caesar.” Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” ... عرض المزيد

. 45 دقيقة و36 ثانية

Bacchic Redemption in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975)

Nurse Ratched likes a rigged game, according to R.P. McMurphy. And it’s true that the game he is playing—lawless and hedonistic, but also vital and free-spirited—is unwinnable on her sandlot. As their conflict develops, we seem to be asked to compare the therapeutic value of McMu ... عرض المزيد

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