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The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928): a Filmwell dialogue

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928): a Filmwell dialogue

In which Michael Leary and I discuss the "sheer visual horror" of Dreyer's classic film.

Looking Elsewhere: 14 Discoveries & Distractions for the First Week of November

Looking Elsewhere

Looking Elsewhere: 14 Discoveries & Distractions for the First Week of November

On Halloween, Anne and I went out to celebrate Halloween dressed as Seattle Pacific University MFA in Creative Writing students who are running out of time to complete their homework assignments by the deadline. We were very, very convincing — we tricked everybody. The treats? They were provided by the pub

Filmwell's Michael Leary: Things I Learned About Parenting Daughters From "Gilmore Girls"

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Filmwell's Michael Leary: Things I Learned About Parenting Daughters From "Gilmore Girls"

My longtime friend, colleague, and Filmwell co-founder Michael Leary, a writer I admire, a man of impeccable taste in cinema, and — above all — a big-hearted father, has something to say about Gilmore Girls. The whole series is now streaming on Netflix. I won't hesitate to admit that I&