Apr 16, 2021 - Links

Friday links

OK, I’m really digging these photos of celebrities in airports. (Town & Country)
This is fun: check out Carrie Fisher’s screen test for Star Wars. (Kottke)
And these photos—of a Batman-themed dance class in NYC in the 60s—are just a delight. (Vintage Everyday)
This was amusing and educational. (The Cut)
On the occasion of his recent death, here’s a piece about Prince Philip’s pretty wild family. (Vanity Fair)
And here’s a fun interview with Nigella Lawson. (New Yorker)
We had novelist Jessica Winter on Everything is Fine this week, and had a fantastic conversation about creativity and being a late bloomer. Do listen in if you haven’t already. (Apple Podcasts)
This piece—about pre-code Hollywood’s biggest star, Norma Shearer—is just fascinating. (Messy Nessy Chic)
I can’t wait to go see the Yayoi Kusama show at the New York Botanical Garden. (Town & Country)

Apr 9, 2021 - Links

These portraits of dogs—from a new book about canines and their owners—are just fantastic. (Air Mail)
This story—about the effort to locate an Alice Neel painting of two boys—is quite moving. (NY Times)
And if this doesn’t make you cry, I fear you may not be human. (YouTube)
This piece—about the science of changing your personality—is fascinating. (NY Times)
On the occasion of Christopher Meloni’s return to Law & Order SVU, here are the 20 episodes of the show that best exemplify Stabler and Benson’s relationship. (Vulture)
On this week’s episode of Everything is Fine, Jenn and I are talking about getting one year older, and it’s pretty fun, so do listen in if you haven’t. (Apple Podcasts)
I watched this film the other night and found it deeply amusing. (Amazon Prime Video)
Here’s an interesting look at what will happen to our friendships after this strange year. (Vanity Fair)
How to stream all of this year’s major Oscar nominees. (Town & Country)

Apr 2, 2021 - Links

A brief and amusing history of onscreen periods. (Vulture)
This story—about the first licensed female architect, Mary Mahony Griffin—is pretty fascinating. (Messy Nessy Chic)
And here’s the story of sculptor Augusta Savage—the only Black artist to contribute work to the 1939 World’s Fair, and an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance. (NY Times)
An appreciation of children’s book author Beverly Cleary, who died last week at the ripe old age of 104. (Vulture)
The 30 best book covers of the year so far. (Print)
This week’s episode of Everything is Fine is well worth it, if you haven’t had a listen. We’re talking to author/activist Mia Birdsong about the importance of community and what it really means to have a successful life.
On Monday, Arkansas passed a bill that prohibits doctors from providing gender-affirming healthcare for trans kids, which is just atrocious. Here’s how you can help fight it. (Elle)
Well this is cool: the Louvre has put its massive collection of art online. (Kottke)
22 notable albums coming out in April. (A.V. Club)
A history of actors playing against type. (The Ringer)
This piece—about the Black designer Ann Lowe, who created Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress—is quite worthwhile. (New Yorker)

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