How Dickens shaped a Christmas story that still resonates
A Christmas Carol became definitive through tight structure, unforgettable characters and a hopeful arc that still resonates.
Vulture Nesting On Old McGrady’s House ‘Not Significant’
“No significance whatsoever” should be attached to the recent appearance of a vulture on the roof of Old Lady McGrady’s bungalow, says an ornithological expert.
Train Dreams review: a quiet tale of enduring power
Bentley’s adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella lets Joel Edgerton carry a story of grief, solitude and survival told in hushed, resonant rhythms.
Populist Insurgency Movement ‘WeCan’ Admits: We Can’t
Facing huge bills and growing apathy, Ravengate’s populist insurgency movement WeCan has disbanded, with organisers admitting, “We actually can’t.”
How Western storytelling changed with us
How shifting from communal tales to individual heroes reshaped our sense of magic, selfhood and what a story is even for.