Popular children's book is transformed into a film that might not be kid friendly
by Jessica Lillie in Arts & Entertainment
Based on the book by Maurice Sendak, "Where the Wild Things Are" could obviously not surpass the splendor and joy and art of the original children's book, which by itself is highly praised for its richness. What is possible, however, is the expansion of the original tale into a more mature version, which alludes to the book only in part but instead relies on the feeling of being a child.
John Darnielle takes a Biblical theme and runs headlong into honest brilliance
by Jessica Lillie in Arts & Entertainment
John Darnielle is, without a doubt, an expert lyricist, putting into his music what famous novelists put into their tireless naming of places and characters, a deeper theme and inner workings that are not to be scoffed at. He proves his brilliance yet again with his sixteenth album, and sings to a deeper level with these twelve new tracks.
