My interview with author Rabih Alameddine on Death, Satan, and cats (amongst other things) in his book The Angel of History. Published on The Rumpus
Author: rvittal
Writer, Editor, Cultural Critic. Received BSc in Journalism from Emerson College. Formerly of New York, Now in Los Angeles.
New Grub Street and the Starving Artist
How does the Oxford World Classic New Grub Street by George Gissing relate to the modern writer today? Published on Oxford University Press
Moral Quandaries and Baby Unicorns: Dungeons and Dragons animated series
Revisiting a somewhat forgotten childhood cartoon and understanding the importance of quests. Published on TOR
How I Fell In and Out of Love with Cultural Appropriation
My take on understanding cultural appropriation, identity, and India in the 90’s. Published on VICE
The Flight of Dragons: Revisiting a Forgotten Gem of 80’s Childhood
Flying back to rediscover a childhood favorite and why it remains locked in the realm of nostalgia. Published on TOR
Dying in Dubai: Book Review
Roselee Blooston’s memoir on death, grief, and the Middle East. Published on The Rumpus
How My Beautiful Laundrette Taught Me I Deserve Love
The queer film that changed my life and why we need more of them today. Published on VICE
Sleeping on Jupiter: Book Review
Anuradha Roy’s haunting and powerful novel set in a seemingly sleepy seaside town. Published on The Rumpus
Where are the New Cult Musicals?
Why we need more subversive musicals in todays world. Published on TOR
