A Planetary Reckoning
Cinema—be it documentary or narrative—does not normally ask more of the viewer
than a couple hours’ time, a degree of attention, and suspension of disbelief.
Occasionally, a film will ask you
Noteworthy: <i>Constellation</i> at Bannerman Castle
This past Sunday, artist Melissa McGill’s new project, Constellation
[http://melissamcgillconstellation.com], appeared in the sky over the Bannerman
castle ruin. The historied castle
[http://bannermancastle.org/island-history.html] is located on
Get Free
Editor’s Note: This paper was originally presented as part of Calvin College’s
Festival of Faith and Music [http://calvin.edu/go/ffm]. This biennial conference
brings together musicians, critics, journalists, artists,
Join the Navy: Ask Me about It
The bunting looks emaciated,
hanging there with stars above
and stripes dangling. Two desks
leer across a gap too wide
for puberty to negotiate.
Through the open door we spot
feet atop one
Voice and Intimacy in Robinson’s <i>Lila</i>
“Someday, she would tell him what she knew.”
Marilynne Robinson writes like fine wine: she takes her time in years and the
result is rich, heady prose. Gilead won the Pulitzer 10 years