"... Michael Scott (who has poshlost in his DNA) became one of the writers." That is a brutal and accurate critique and also funnier than anything in the last season of The Office.
Great read, much food for thought for writers. This is one of the reasons I’ve always admired Nabokov. He has a keen eye for noticing these things and keeps his own work free of it.
It does make me mad when people look at art and criticize it for being immoral or a “bad example”. If art was made how these people wanted, it would be very pedantic and boring… and we’d all roll our eyes.
A good reminder for me to write for the story itself, not to preach to my audience.
Thank you so much for reading! I love these kinds of challenges. Here’s what I would read, in this order: Lolita, Invitation to a Beheading, Pale Fire, Despair, Bend Sinister. That’ll keep you busy for a while. His collection of interviews Strong Opinions is good and his short stories are first rate: “An Affair of Honor” and “Signs and Symbols” are two of my favorites.
Of course? Lol— we’ll have to differ. I was so excited to learn that John Woo was directing but thought the final product was leaden. The third one seems like a reaction to it.
"... Michael Scott (who has poshlost in his DNA) became one of the writers." That is a brutal and accurate critique and also funnier than anything in the last season of The Office.
Thank you for reading and for the compliment!
Great read, much food for thought for writers. This is one of the reasons I’ve always admired Nabokov. He has a keen eye for noticing these things and keeps his own work free of it.
It does make me mad when people look at art and criticize it for being immoral or a “bad example”. If art was made how these people wanted, it would be very pedantic and boring… and we’d all roll our eyes.
A good reminder for me to write for the story itself, not to preach to my audience.
Thank you for reading! Yes—pedantry is the pits.
Really thoughtful post and enjoyable to read (and not in a poshlost way!).
Thank you!
This gives me much to consider. If it’s easy and fun for you- your recommended Nabokov reading order would be appreciated!
Thank you so much for reading! I love these kinds of challenges. Here’s what I would read, in this order: Lolita, Invitation to a Beheading, Pale Fire, Despair, Bend Sinister. That’ll keep you busy for a while. His collection of interviews Strong Opinions is good and his short stories are first rate: “An Affair of Honor” and “Signs and Symbols” are two of my favorites.
Of course, you're wrong about MI2. It's a stylish action flick that accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do.
Of course? Lol— we’ll have to differ. I was so excited to learn that John Woo was directing but thought the final product was leaden. The third one seems like a reaction to it.