Books

Can’t say enough about David Grann’s new book, THE WAGER: A TALE OF SHIPWRECK, MUTINY AND MURDER. His last book, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, kept me up all night. With this seafaring tale, I learned a lot — not the least of which is the origin of the term, “three sheets to the wind.”


Television

The well is nearly dry, folks. Any recommendations? Thought the latest season of TED LASSO had lost its punch. One can only get so far waiting for SUCCESSION to return.


Film

Banshees, Banshees, Banshees. Yeah, there’s some digital manipulation, but it’s great metaphorical triumph, and spending two. hours in the Aran Islands is living-room traveling at its best.