Sep 4, 2020 - Links

Friday links

OK guys, I’m out of here for the long weekend—expect me back bright and early Tuesday, and please do have yourselves a safe and happy holiday. Meanwhile, Here are the winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year contest, which is a thing. (Colossal)
This achingly beautiful piece—by novelist Jesmyn Ward—about the recent death of her husband, has been making the rounds this week, but if you haven’t read it yet, do not delay: as a friend mentioned, it’s the kind of piece that breaks your heart and then puts it back together again. (Vanity Fair)
This trailer for The Glorias—about the birth of the modern women’s movement—and directed by Julie Taymor—looks promising. (YouTube)
Have you listened to this week’s episode of Everything is Fine, featuring book recommendations by publishing star Lisa Lucas? If not, then do not delay! (EIF)
I enjoyed this profile of Miranda July, who I think is so talented. (Vulture)
This story is one wild ride through Brooklyn gentrification gone horribly awry. (The Cut)
A sweet remembrance of Lord & Taylor, the department store that closed all of its remaining doors this week. (NY Times)
Good on tennis star Naomi Osaka for taking a stand. (Yahoo Life)
This Marvel tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman, who died last week of cancer, is a real tear-jerker. (Kottke)
This is my new binge-watch—so hilarious and dark. (Rotten Tomatoes)

Aug 28, 2020 - Links

These September Vogue covers—created by Black contemporary artists—are just remarkable. (Vogue)
Also, September’s issue of Vanity Fair was edited by Ta-Nehisi Coates, and is pretty amazing as well (check out the cover by artist Amy Sherald here). I particularly liked this feature and photo portfolio on Black leaders. (Vanity Fair)
These dollar bill portraits of powerful women are really something. (Kottke)
Here’s what you need to know about the sports strike that’s going on right now. (The Cut)
Comedians share the jokes by other comedians they wish they could steal. (Vulture)
This 1919 manual for screenwriters is pretty amusing. (Open Culture)
You can now take a virtual tour of Frida Kahlo’s Blue House. (Museo Frida Kahlo via Messy Nessy)
100 Black novelists and fiction writers you should read. (USA Today)
A brief history of famous poisonings. (Town & Country)
These photos—from the famous Bronner Bros. hair show, which spotlights trends in Black hair—are so inspiring. (Elle)

Aug 21, 2020 - Links

Designer Kasai Yamamoto—who created some of David Bowie’s most outrageously notable outfits—died back in July. Here’s an appreciation of his work. (Messy Nessy Chic)
Hilarious: Bill Murray’s face inserted into famous paintings. (Kottke)
I know most of you likely watched it, but Michelle Obama’s DNC speech was just stupendous. Here are Barack’s and Kamala’s, in case you missed them. (CNN, YouTube)
This is just so scary, particularly in an election year. Here is what we all must do to support the post office! (Kottke, The Cut)
The 100 best TV characters of the 21st century, ranked. (Thrillist)
This is just the cutest. (Colossal)
For those of you who are still mourning the end of Schitt’s Creek, here’s a fun interview with its stars. (Vanity Fair)
Here is the trailer for the new Sofia Coppola movie, On The Rocks. (Town & Country)
I also enjoyed this brief trailer for season 4 of The Crown, which debuts in November and features Lady Di. (Vulture)
This piece on the future of the office is pretty fascinating. (NY Times)
And finally: Ladies! If you have not filled out the 2020 Census yet, do not delay! It’s really important!

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