Checking in with Ian MacKaye and Amy Farina of The Evens.

Abraham Riesman delves deep into the history of the batshit insane and wonderful film Southland Tales.

The Third Man: The Musical?

Tig Notaro’s new documentary sounds promising.

“Manhood Among the Ruins”: another fantastic essay from Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Gawker was at The New Inquiry‘s summer benefit.

Elizabeth Ellen made Electric Literature a playlist.

New music from Obits? Yes, please.

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