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Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music

Posted on October 10, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

As we speak, I’m listening to the wonderful work of Riz Ortolani, an Italian composer who sadly died this year.… Read more Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music

On Donna Tartt and Goldfinches

Posted on September 10, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Last week my mom took me to the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague as a treat. It has recently been… Read more On Donna Tartt and Goldfinches

Hogg: The Best and Worst Book I’ve Ever Read?

Posted on August 5, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

“I’m not sure whether I should recommend this to you,” one of my supervisors told me as he handed me… Read more Hogg: The Best and Worst Book I’ve Ever Read?

David Cronenberg – The Exhibition

Posted on July 31, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I spent yesterday in Amsterdam and visited an exhibition at the EYE film museum dedicated to the work of David… Read more David Cronenberg – The Exhibition

Why I Am Terrified of Squid: On H.P. Lovecraft

Posted on July 18, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I’m currently rereading some of H.P. Lovecrafts short stories, which I first encountered a few years ago. Despite his cult… Read more Why I Am Terrified of Squid: On H.P. Lovecraft

Film Review: Excision (2012)

Posted on July 15, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

I’m enjoying a mini break, which means: more time to indulge in popular culture. I’ve spent the first days of… Read more Film Review: Excision (2012)

Escapism or Endless Joy? Four Fascinating Narrative Universes

Posted on March 25, 2014July 28, 2016 by cococatani

While authors are often valued (particularly in the context of so-called high literature) according to their ability to write books… Read more Escapism or Endless Joy? Four Fascinating Narrative Universes

Review: David Bowie Is

Posted on May 10, 2013July 28, 2016 by cococatani

Last week I took a short break because my mum came to visit me. We´re both big fans of David… Read more Review: David Bowie Is

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