The thing about reading is this: it takes a long time. There are innumerable books in the world, and many more good ones than can be read by any mortal in a lifetime. It’s hard to choose — especially if you’re a slow reader. So, to go along with the list of the best albums from 1963-2013, here you will find a single must-read book from each of the last 50… Read More
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The Doctor has traveled all over the universe and across time, and it’s not unusual for him to interact with some famous historical figures from time to time. But why stop with Charles Dickens? Illustrator Karen Hallion envisions the Time Lord’s meetings with famous fairy tale figures (particularly those in the Disney canon) in her series Fairy Tale Who (via this isn’t happiness). What happens when the likes of Snow White and Cinderella step into the TARDIS? Well, you’ll have to come up with your own answers, but click through this gallery and let Hallion’s images inspire your own Doctor Who / Disney fan fiction. … Read More
Actors and Directors Who Trashed the Remakes of Their Classic Movies
Last week, the great (and tragically absent from the screen) Gene Wilder made a rare public appearance at New York’s 92nd Street Y, discussing his retirement from the movies, his distaste for modern “dirty” movies (an odd comment, coming from the co-star of Blazing Saddles), and what Tim Burton and Johnny Depp had done to his most famous role. “I think it’s an insult,” he said of Burton’s 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. “Johnny Depp, I think, is a good actor, but I don’t care for that director. He’s a talented man, but I don’t care for him doing stuff like he did.” Wilder isn’t the only actor or director to speak out against remakes of their work; more on that story, and a few more examples, after the jump. … Read More
The 50 Greatest Summer Albums, 1963-2013
Summer officially arrives this week, bringing with it afternoons in the park and rooftop parties and beaches. The thing is, though, every summer needs a soundtrack, and while every year there seems to be a rush to anoint a certain tune The Song of the Summer™, Flavorwire decided to go one better and choose a quintessential summer album for every one of the past 50 years, as something of a sequel to last month’s list of the 50 albums you need to own, 1963-2013. Click through and get… Read More
Flavorwire’s Guide to Movies You Need to Stream This Week
Welcome to Flavorwire’s streaming movie guide, in which we help you sift through the scores of movies streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and other services to find the best of the recently available, freshly relevant, or soon to expire. This week, there’s good stuff from Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Charlize Theron, Bill Murray, Christopher Walken, Harvey Keitel, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Paré, Wong Kar-wai, Sofia Coppola, and more. Check them out after the jump, and follow the title links to watch them right now. … Read More
5 Great Novels That Will Mess With Your Mind
This week sees the release of Max Barry’s latest novel Lexicon, an inventive, cerebral, and majorly twisty thriller. To celebrate, Flavorwire asked Barry to share some of his favorite novels — or more particularly, his favorite novels that can seriously screw with your head. But after all, as the author tells us: “All novels mess with your mind, of course. They feed you a string of letters and punctuation, and in your mind those somehow transform into people and plots, love and death. There is magic going on there. But some novels go beyond that, delicately toying with the way your brain makes assumptions, or interprets particular events, in order to create an emotional impact that isn’t otherwise possible. … Read More
Your ‘Mad Men’ Season 6, Episode 12 Talking Points: Who Is Bob Benson?
No current TV show generates more Monday morning conversation than Mad Men. With that in mind, Flavorwire is recapping Season 6′s Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce drama by giving you a handful of talking points to spark your own water-cooler debate. The penultimate episode of the season, “The Quality of Mercy” was packed with fascinating subplots and diversions, but its biggest revelation involved Sterling Cooper & Partners’ most mysterious new employee: Bob Benson. … Read More
Delightful Photos of People Explaining Artworks to Other People
New York-based artist Matthew Monteith conceived of his photo series Guardare (Italian for “to look”) while on the roof of the Villa Aurelia at the American Academy in Rome. He observed the director explaining a view of the city (the first image, below) and snapped a photo. … Read More
10 Cult Film Fathers We Love
Happy Father’s Day! We’re celebrating the holiday by taking a look at our favorite cult film fathers. These movie dads are flawed as can be, but their dysfunctional parenting, bizarre personality quirks, and quotable lines are meant to entertain us. Let’s just ignore the fact that their kids don’t stand a chance. Head past the break for a look at 10 loving, but demented dads from cult cinema. Feel free to add your own favorites in the comments section. … Read More
The Wedding Photos of 25 Musicians in Love
They frequently have a reputation for boozing, partying, and breaking hearts, but sometimes musicians settle down and get married. We spotted a great wedding photo of The Velvet Underground’s John Cale marrying designer Betsey Johnson that inspired us to track down other snapshots of musicians who tied the knot. Click through to see what they wore, the traditions they broke, and the lucky (or unlucky) partners they got hitched… Read More
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