With a bit more spare time on my hands, I now finally have the opportunity to catch up with my… Read more Does Academia Hate Introverts?
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Donald Trump as a Modern Day Patrick Bateman: On Fact and Fiction
Sometimes the truth truly is stranger than fiction. I am currently reviewing the final chapter of my thesis in preparation… Read more Donald Trump as a Modern Day Patrick Bateman: On Fact and Fiction
BAAS 2015: A Review
Despite suffering from a terrible case of tonsillitis – which has restricted me to my bed on an on and… Read more BAAS 2015: A Review
When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…
It’s been a while since my last post, but I have been enjoying a well-deserved break. As most people I… Read more When Reading Feels Like a Guilty Pleasure…
Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music
As we speak, I’m listening to the wonderful work of Riz Ortolani, an Italian composer who sadly died this year.… Read more Why Am I Listening to This: On Cannibals, Gore, and Stunning Music
Chasing Patrick Bateman: On the Importance of Details
I always like literary detective work. Even though it usually deals with tiny pieces of information it can be extremely… Read more Chasing Patrick Bateman: On the Importance of Details
BAAS 2014: On Violent Films and Disturbing Cities
I spent the past weekend in Birmingham at the 59th annual conference of the British Association for American Studies. My… Read more BAAS 2014: On Violent Films and Disturbing Cities
Nitty Gritty: On the Joys of Detail
I’ve just started writing my first analytical chapter on Poppy Z. Brite’s novel Lost Souls. After a lot of theoretical… Read more Nitty Gritty: On the Joys of Detail
Entering Fight Club: On Becoming a Participating Academic
As a female scholar working on Fight Club, the inevitable question one gets during awkward wine receptions is: “So how… Read more Entering Fight Club: On Becoming a Participating Academic
Public Intellectual: Final Event
On 13 and 14 March, the last event in the Becoming a Public Intellectual series took place. This time we… Read more Public Intellectual: Final Event
