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Books

Sometimes I get a little burst of inspiration and feel compelled to write a book review. If I had more time, this is something I would do with greater regularity.

Books Lindsay Pugh

'House of Psychotic Women' Turns Ten

When I started formally studying film in college, I hated the academic writing I was forced to produce. It felt devoid of personality and far removed from the deeply personal experience of watching movies. I didn't understand why, in order to be taken seriously, film critics had to
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Celine Sciamma Lindsay Pugh

Céline Sciamma Fans: Please Read "Portraits of Resistance"

The first thing I do when I'm in a new city is check out the highest rated bookstores. While they vary widely in size and focus, they all share one common trait: disappointing film sections. One quick scan of the shelves immediately reveals that aside from a few
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Isa Mazzei Lindsay Pugh

Interview with Isa Mazzei, Author of 'Camgirl'

Isa Mazzei's new memoir, "Camgirl" (2019) is one that you won't quickly forget. I first became familiar with Mazzei after "Cam" (2018), her movie with Daniel Goldhaber, began streaming on Netflix. It's a psychological horror film about Alice (Madeline Brewer)
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