H.L. Mencken’s Winking Ghost
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An account of satire, in the vein of literary critic Henry Louis Mencken. Polemicist at Verdigris, please send essays [email protected]
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November 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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One of my favorite (and probably best known) part of Herman Melville's Moby Dick: Captain Ahab's speech at the end of chapter 132
November 16, 2025 at 3:06 AM
One of my favorite (and probably best known) part of Herman Melville's Moby Dick: Captain Ahab's speech at the end of chapter 132
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I often forget the first scene, which is fascinating one. Few directors know how to show 'hard running' in a movie, and fewer still can exhibit terror that is random and chaotic
I often forget the first scene, which is fascinating one. Few directors know how to show 'hard running' in a movie, and fewer still can exhibit terror that is random and chaotic
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
now watching (once again):
I often forget the first scene, which is fascinating one. Few directors know how to show 'hard running' in a movie, and fewer still can exhibit terror that is random and chaotic
I often forget the first scene, which is fascinating one. Few directors know how to show 'hard running' in a movie, and fewer still can exhibit terror that is random and chaotic
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November 9, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Now watching one of my favorite movies from my favorite director of all time:
November 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Now watching one of my favorite movies from my favorite director of all time:
Now watching--this is one of my favorite Mike Leigh movies, second to Naked (1993)
November 2, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Now watching--this is one of my favorite Mike Leigh movies, second to Naked (1993)
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October 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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He’s right, you know.
October 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
He’s right, you know.
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October 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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I won't spoil the rest of the article, but the way it ends hits the nail on the head
October 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
I won't spoil the rest of the article, but the way it ends hits the nail on the head
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October 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Snippets from the piece:
October 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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