In this issue:
COMMENT
"Today’s Assignment" by Louis Menand: Is homework worth it?
A CRITIC AT LARGE
"General Principles" by Dexter Filkins: The legacy of David Petraeus.
PROFILES
"Music from the Machine" by Alex Wilkinson: Trent Reznor’s industry.
SHOUTS AND MURMURS
“I Love Girl” by Simon Rich: Caveman meets cavegirl.
THE THEATRE
“Sucker Punch” by John Lahr: Reviews of Golden Boy and Glengarry Glen Ross.
THE CURRENT CINEMA
"Ring Cycle" by Anthony Lane: A review of The Hobbit.
POETRY
“Greetings, Friends!” by Ian Frazier: A holiday season shout-out.
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