Brandon David Wilson Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Tough Jews: Fathers, Sons, and Gangster Dreams
Rich CohenBrandon David WilsonListened to WTF on the way in. Maron is really working through this antisemitic wave we’re going through in his usual way. Interesting listening to him talk about Jewishness with James Gray. The book “Tough Jews” was mentioned. Both knew it, neither had read it. I read it.
Paperback, 1999
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War
John WoodBrandon David WilsonWAR GAMES, directed by John Badham (and Martin Brest) and written by Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes, was released on this day 40 years ago, one month after it premiered out of competition at Cannes. It starred Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, John Wood, and Dabney Coleman.
Paperback, 2019
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One: The Gospel According to Mike
Michael WilliamsBrandon David WilsonMichael Campus’ Oakland crime drama THE MACK, often cited as one of the high-water marks of the Blaxploitation cycle, was released 50 years ago today. The cast included Max Julien, Richard Pryor, Carol Speed, Juanita Moore, Roger E. Mosley, and Dick Anthony Williams. https://t.co/oKzIS51btb
Hardcover, 2012
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Mad Max: Fury Road: The Prelude to the Blockbuster Film!
George MillerBrandon David WilsonLORENZO’S OIL, directed by George Miller, began its limited U.S. release 30 years ago today. Along with FURY ROAD and MAD MAX 2, it is one of Miller’s masterpieces and I don’t use that word lightly. https://t.co/cjHewmOywS
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Star Trek: The Next Generation: Before Dishonor
Peter DavidBrandon David WilsonI really loved Peter David's Star Trek novels and comic book writing back in my high school and college days. It's really a shame how much money is made from these characters and the people who bring them to life end up in dire financial straits. https://t.co/exvQOzgfFJ
Paperback, 2014
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Waiting for Godot: A Tragicomedy in Two Acts
Samuel BeckettBrandon David WilsonSamuel Beckett’s WAITING FOR GODOT, “a tragicomedy in two acts,” had its premiere 70 years ago today in Paris.
Paperback, 2011
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Michael: And the Sword of Ages
Richard J. WilliamsBrandon David WilsonMichael Campus’ Oakland crime drama THE MACK, often cited as one of the high-water marks of the Blaxploitation cycle, was released 50 years ago today. The cast included Max Julien, Richard Pryor, Carol Speed, Juanita Moore, Roger E. Mosley, and Dick Anthony Williams. https://t.co/oKzIS51btb
Hardcover, 2013
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Wakanda: World of Black Panther Omnibus
Evan NarcisseBrandon David WilsonRe-downloaded Roxane Gay’s World of Wakanda to my phone to re-read during cardio since they clearly borrowed heavily for the new film. https://t.co/qesvTf97ib
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Shane
Jack SchaeferBrandon David WilsonGeorge Stevens’ film based on the Jack Schaefer novel SHANE, a touchstone film for American Boomer men, was released 70 years ago today. It won an Oscar for Loyal Griggs’ color cinematography & starred Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon deWilde, and Jack Palance. https://t.co/BFYydb9zhg
Paperback, 2014
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Glengarry Glen Ross
David MametBrandon David WilsonJames Foley’s film of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS by David Mamet was released 30 years ago today. https://t.co/dQfoUWSeCE
Paperback, 1994
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