Nobody's Perfect: Writings from The New Yorker

Second what you said about Anthony Lane's book. He still produces reviews almost weekly for the New Yorker, and they're a masterclass in writing.

Currently reading: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. A fun, quick read about something I knew nothing about. I'm sure you'll get all the classic HN recommendations so I'll pick two that are a little different: * Nobody's Perfect: Writings From the New Yorker, by Anthony Lane. Lane was responsible for writing reviews of many prominent movies from the 90s. We now know which of those movies hold up (Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction) and faded away into cultural oblivion despite insane amounts of hype (Godzilla from 2000, Pearl Harbor), and I enjoyed reading contemporary treatments of both. Why spend the time to read such reviews? Because Lane is a master of his craft. The blend of dry British humor, insightful critiques, and his surprising accessibility makes for really enjoyable prose. Also, the pieces are quite short, so I can read two or three before bed and have natural points.…