Mind the roads this time of year because we’re covering Rob Reiner’s iconic film that delves into the murky territories brought to light when your saviour is also your #1 fan. We cover romance novels, toxic fandom, addiction, and more so buckle up! And make sure you know where the Dom Pérignon is kept. 

 

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The Cat Came Back lecture

 

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REQUIRED READING

Misery. Dir. Rob Reiner, 1990. 

 

EXTRA CREDIT

On Writing by Stephen King

 

Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman

 

High and Low Culture by Abigail Williams

 

Your Legs Must be Singing Grand Opera by Douglas Keesley 

 

“What’s Toxic Fandom and What Creates It?” By Rachael Lefler

 

“Where have all the Artist-Addicts gone?” A New York Times article about the white male writer as tortured artist trope

 

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