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Breakup Letters From Famous Authors

By Emily Temple on

The holidays are a time for joy, love, and family. Unfortunately, they’re also the time of year that a lot of couples break up — whether because of the stress of extended family get-togethers or just the cold feet of winter, we don’t know. But how to part ways in the most eloquent way? Take a few pointers from one of your favorite authors, of course! We’ve collected a few breakup letters from famous lovers and writers to offer you some gentle phrases and piercing metaphors to make the process easier (or harder, if you prefer) on your ex-lover-to-be. We just hope you’re not writing this from prison, à la a certain Mr.… Read More

Film

See Daniel Day-Lewis in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ Trailer

By Alison Nastasi on

The trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln has landed, and the awards contender shows the American President’s doppelganger, Daniel Day-Lewis, commanding the screen. The film is based on Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals and takes a look at the life of one of the most revered political leaders — when he’s not busy killing vampires. Is it schmaltzy Spielberg? How many terrible wigs can you spot? Find out in the clip past the break. Spielberg aimed to feature the man that Lincoln was and not the “monument,” according to Slash Film. Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, and Tommy Lee Jones also star. The film opens November 9, with a wide release on November 16. Tell us what you make of it below, and then check out what other fall movies we’re eagerly anticipating. … Read More

Art

The Imaginary Realm of Mark Ryden

By Paul Laster on

Fascinated with bunnies, beauties, bees, and meat, Mark Ryden makes magical paintings and drawings, produced purely from his imagination yet inspired by pop culture, revered old masters, and mythical archetypes. A master draughtsman and impeccable painter, Ryden creates visual fantasies, which are oddly populated by wide-eyed femme fatales, Abe Lincoln, KFC’s Colonel Sanders, and Jesus. A cult figure in his own right, the California-based artist counts Stephen King, Leonardo DiCaprio, Danny Elfman, Bridget Fonda, and Jake Gyllenhaal among his celebrity collectors and has designed album covers for Ringo Starr, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Butthole Surfers and Michael Jackson, among… Read More