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A post from DoubleX writer Mimi Swartz: A few weeks ago I got the following e-mail from my son Sam: “MOM,” it began, “GLENDA,* ALLISON* AND I JUST GOT PICKED UP IN A LIMO AND ARE BEING GIVEN A FREE TOUR OF NEW YORK. I LOVE THIS CITY. I am not drunk don't worry. Love you.” The e-mail Read More -
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John Hillcoat’s Adaptation of "The Road" Is Too Faithful
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