Jason Arment reviews Charlie Says, a film derived from the books The Family: The Story of Charles Manson’s Dune Buggy Attack Battalion and The Long Prison Journey of Leslie Van Houten. (IFC Films)
Risen Apes: Stranger in Town
S.M. Park’s continuing column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Stranger in Town,” Park talks about life as a prototypical bum.
Dear Grandson: Becoming a Chief Petty Officer and Managing My Son’s Little League
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding becomes a Chief Petty Officer and manages his son’s first Little League team, the Astros.
Book Review: Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett
Joseph Edwin Haeger reviews Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett. (Tin House Books)
Risen Apes: Roar of the Crowd
S.M. Park’s continuing column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Roar of the Crowd,” Park talks about being a lifelong 49ers fan, going to games then vs now.
Diane: Life, Death, and Growth in Rural America
Jason Arment reviews the movie Diane, written and directed by Kent Jones and starring Mary Kay Place. (IFC Films)
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXIV
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, weighs in on the topic of abortion and ponders both sides.
Dear Grandson: Lab School and Little League
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about teaching Lab School, being summoned to his son’s school (again), and Little League.
Book Review: This Hasn’t Been a Very Magical Journey So Far by Homeless
Joseph Edwin Haeger reviews This Hasn’t Been a Very Magical Journey So Far by Homeless. (ExPat Press)
Risen Apes: Trail Mix
S.M. Park’s continuing column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Trail Mix,” Park talks about Oregon … or as he likes to call it “Boregon.”