In today’s Community, we are honored to re-introduce prose and poetry by Andrew Rihn, Ben Umayam, and Chris Vola.
The Pugilist #15: Rocky and Catholic Meatmaking
“I’ve seen the movie Rocky, I don’t know, like a hundred times. (OK not really, but still a lot.) Despite the repeated viewings, there are two scenes I always misremember…”
Into the Void
November 15, 2020
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The Pugilist #18: F.X. Toole’s Million Dollar Baby
“The movie Million Dollar Baby was the surprise hit of 2004. Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, and Morgan Freeman, it was nominated for seven Academy awards, winning four (Best Picture, Director, Actress, and Supporting Actor) and nabbing a prestigious César award in France…”
Into the Void
February 15, 2021
Ben Umayam
““You very handsome now. You look very cool. You look 26, not 62!” Cheryl laughed her low, deep laugh. If Cher had a Malaysian counterpart, she would sound like Cheryl…”
Maudlin House
May 4, 2020
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View pdf here.
Anak Sastra
November 2020
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Issue available for purchase here.
34th Parallel
October 15, 2020
Impractical Taxidermy
“your mimosa breath stinks worse
than a slow damp murder
worse than the tipsy gardening enthusiast
in the outdoor seating area..”
New Pop Lit
September 7, 2020
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Meme Lord
“give us a like dear
the body gets no rest
behind this swelling glass abscess
and next week’s podcast
the one you blocked
because something else…”
Horror Sleaze Trash
August 14, 2020
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Morningside Heights / Told Me to Take a Picture of It
“Laughing, we call a bodega beer
against your throat
a headstone’s promise…”
Anti-Heroin Chic
August 7, 2020
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