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A rage in Harlem

by Chester B. Himes

eBOOK

Chester Himes – A Rage in Harlem: A gritty look at the underbelly of NYC in the 1950s. Full of grifters, pimps, prostitutes, drug dealers, and crooked cops, this story introduces reoccurring characters in subsequent novels, Coffin Ed and Gravedigger Jones. If those names aren’t enough to spur your interest, I don’t know what will! -Doug

Some of us are very hungry now

by Andre Perry

eBOOK

Andre Perry – Some of Us Are Very Hungry Now: Iowa City idea man, leader, artist, and kind soul. Andre Perry blew everyone away with his short stories, many of which revolve around Iowa City and the art scene here. These stories dive deep into issues related to race, sex, drugs, and bad decisions. It is poetic, honest, and serves as a guide to one man’s growth toward becoming a better human. -Doug

Room to dream

by David Lynch

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"The extraordinary, highly anticipated memoir from visionary filmmaker David Lynch In this memoir, David Lynch, co-creator of Twin Peaks and writer and director of groundbreaking films like Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, opens up about a lifetime of extraordinary creativity, the friendships he has made along the way and the struggles he has faced--sometimes successful, sometimes not--to bring his projects to fruition. Part-memoir, part-biography, Room to Dream interweaves Lynch's own reflections on his life with the story of those times, as told by Kristine McKenna, drawing from extensive and explosive interviews with ninety of Lynch's friends, family members, actors, agents, musicians, and collaborators. Lynch responds to each recollection and reveals the inner story of the life behind the art"--

David Lynch – Room to Dream: It’s almost always best for the author to read their own books for recordings. It could not be truer in this case. Lynch reads from his memoir and also meanders through his memories and adlibs as he goes. This is an extra special glimpse of one of the best artists alive today in their own words. Treat yourself and bask in the often-quirky stories from one of our living legends. -Doug

Midsommar

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Midsommar: Quite possibly the most disturbing film of 2019, Midsommar was full of surprising twists. Without revealing too much, I would like to say that this film is original, unflinching, and beautiful to look at. It builds on old stories and folklore in exciting ways while simultaneously delivering multiple gut punches throughout. -Doug

Acid Casual

by Brooks Strause

LOCAL MUSIC PROJECT

Brooks Strause has released buckets of songs since the late 90’s, ranging from rock 'n' roll, dark folk, jazz, psychedelic, and country. A troubadour by trade, Brooks assembles an all-star Iowa City backing band to help weave together his masterful storytelling. Favorite track: Go Ahead If You Can -Doug

Dead Man Walking.

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Susan Sarandon portrays Sister Helen Prejean, a spiritual woman who embarks on a dangerous quest with a convicted killer (Sean Penn) and the profound changes it makes in her life. Confronted with the anger of the community and the private pain of his victims' parents, Sister Helen overcomes her own fears to fight for the life and soul of a death row inmate. Winner of Best Actress (Susan Sarandon) at the **Academy Awards.** Nominated for Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Screenplay at the **Golden Globes.** Winner of four prizes at the **Berlin International Film Festival**. "*Absorbing, surprising, technically superb and worth talking about for a long time afterward.*" - Roger Ebert, ***The Chicago Sun-Times***

Dead Man Walking: Classic prison drama. Did he do it? Does it matter? This mystery unfolds in excruciating ways as you see a longtime prisoner advocate grapple with the realization that the person she is trying to help may have indeed committed a horrendous crime. Susan Sarandon shines in one of her most powerful performances. -Doug

The Zero Theorem

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This fantastical sci-fi epic features an all-star cast including Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton and Matt Damon and is directed by the visionary Terry Gilliam (12 Monkeys, Brazil). In a fractured vision of our not so distant future, a computer hacker is given a seemingly impossible mission by his employer, a shadowy, all-powerful corporation. As he obsessively pursues his task, distracted and slowed down at every turn, he may unlock the very secret of human existence.

The Zero Theorem: Colorful dystopia brought to you by the modern surrealist, Terry Gilliam. This film is a bit of a spiritual continuation of such films as Brazil and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Gilliam creates his world within reality and then turns it all on its ear. Suspend disbelief for a few hours and fall into the dreamscape that is The Zero Theorem. -Doug

Wendy and Lucy.

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Wendy Carroll (Michelle Williams) is driving to Alaska in hopes of a summer of lucrative work at the Northwestern Fish cannery, and the start of a new life with her dog, Lucy. When her car breaks down in Oregon, however, the thin fabric of her financial situation comes apart, and she confronts a series of increasingly dire economic decisions, with far-ranging repercussions for herself and Lucy. Winner of the Palm Dog and nominated for the Un Certain Regard Award at the **Cannes Film Festival**. Nominated for Best Feature and Best Female Lead (Michelle Williams) at the **Film Independent Spirit Awards**. Voted among the Top Independent Films of 2008 by the **National Board of Review** (USA). *"In happy sum, Reichardt is one more of the current American directors, most of them still young, who are endowing our film world with pleasure and hope." - Stanley Kauffmann, **The New Republic*** *"Evanescent and intangible, it dissolves into the air, leaving something tragic and mysterious behind." - Sam Adams, **The Los Angeles Times***

Wendy And Lucy: A masterpiece in independent cinema by extraordinary filmmaker, Kelly Reichardt. Wendy and Lucy follows a down on her luck traveler and her beloved companion. When they become stranded in Oregon, Wendy must make some difficult decisions in order to go on. Heartbreaking and heartwarming all at the same time. Do you need a good cry? If so, this is the one for you. -Doug

Out Utero

by Lipstick Homicide (Musical group)

LOCAL MUSIC PROJECT

Lipstick Homicide is still the reigning Pop-punk group from Iowa City. This band grew out of the UAY and had great success touring nationally and internationally alike. They headlined hundreds of shows and even opened for Green Day. Their music is full of catchy riffs, emotion, and inside jokes. Favorite track: Like This Forever -Doug

The Squid and the Whale.

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In his third feature, director Noah Baumbach (Frances Ha) scores a triumph with an autobiographical coming-of-age story about a teenager (Jesse Eisenberg) whose parents are divorcing. The father (Jeff Daniels) and mother (Laura Linney) duke it out in half-civilized, half-savage fashion, while their two sons adapt in different ways, shifting allegiances between parents. Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the **Academy Awards.** Nominated for three awards including Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical at the **Golden Globes**. Nominated for six awards including Best Feature at the **Film Independent Spirit Awards.** Winner of a Directing Award at the **Sundance Film Festival**. "*Acutely observed, faultlessly acted, graced with piercing emotion and unsparing honesty, it will make you laugh because you can't bear to cry.*" - Kenneth Turan, ***The Los Angeles Times***

The Squid and The Whale: Noah Baumbach’s first movie about divorce shines a light on the children affected by these separations. Sometimes humorous and sometimes tragic, this story reveals in honest ways, what happens when families are taken apart at the seams. -Doug

Ablesigh

by Haunter

LOCAL MUSIC PROJECT

Haunter is Kyle Arthur Miller. Iowa native and Iowa City legend. His steady output over the past decade has cemented his place in the local noise scene and I have heard from multiple people that listening to Haunter’s instrumental music can lead to a rare experience called synesthesia. Favorite track: I Built My House Where Others Dwell -Doug

Zodiac.

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A chilling crime thriller based on the Robert Graysmith books about the real life notorious Zodiac, a serial killer who terrorized San Francisco with a string of seemingly random murders during the 1960's and 1970's. Featuring an all-star cast including Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. Nominated for a Palme d'Or at the **Cannes Film Festival.** "*David Fincher's magnificently obsessive new film Zodiac is part police procedural, part monster movie, a funereal entertainment that is a testament to this cinematic savant's gifts.*" - Manohla Dargis, ***The New York Times***

Zodiac: All-star cast led by the inimitable David Fincher weaves a spooky narrative revolving around one of America’s yet to be caught serial killers. Robert Downey Jr. shines in his portrayal of a burnt-out newspaper journalist hot on the trails of a killer. Fincher captures the essence of the 1970s without making it a caricature of itself. -Doug

Boombox by Bedside

by Samuel Locke Ward

LOCAL MUSIC PROJECT

Samuel Locke Ward is the most prolific recording artist in Iowa with more than 50 albums. This one was recorded on the heels of a near fatal car accident. Sam wrote and recorded these songs in his hospital bed with minimal equipment and they are some of his best. Favorite track: Under the Lord. -Doug