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Maxwell Olin Massa

Book Review: Through a Text, Too Darkly — The Life and Oration of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

Overall, the ITRL is an improvement over earlier efforts, but it falls short of expectations, particularly when it comes to providing a way into the world of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola for those beginning the journey.

By: Maxwell Olin Massa Filed Under: Books, Featured, Review Tagged: Brian P. Copenhaver, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, Harvard University Press, Maxwell Olin Massa, Michael J. B. Allen, Oration

Book Review: “Hard Like Water” — The Revolution Will Be Eroticized

There is no gainsaying that Hard Like Water is, in English, an important book, if only because of its refreshingly sensual vision of the appeal of the Cultural Revolution.

By: Maxwell Olin Massa Filed Under: Books, Featured, Review Tagged: Carlos Rojas, Hard Like Water, Maxwell Olin Massa, Yan Lianke

Film Review: “Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue” — Existing as a Writer in China Today

For those with sufficient patience and imagination — and are eager to learn more about the Chinese literary scene than what’s found in journalistic headlines — Jia Zhangke’s documentary will be an uncommon treat.

By: Maxwell Olin Massa Filed Under: Books, Featured, Film, Review Tagged: China, China writers, Jia Pingwa, Liang Hong, Ma Feng, Maxwell Olin Massa, Swimming Out Till The Sea Turns Blue, Yu Hua

Film Review: “Do Not Split” — A Compelling, Disturbing, and Imperfect Look at the Hong Kong Riots

Is Do Not Split a fine example of provocative filmmaking? Yes. Should you watch it? Certainly. Will it help you understand the forces feeding the discontent and shaping the discourse generated by the conflict? Not really.

By: Maxwell Olin Massa Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Anders Hammer, China, Do Not Split, Hong Kong, Maxwell Olin Massa, repression

Book Review: Yang Jisheng’s “The World Turned Upside Down”

Those who admire Yang Jisheng’s distinguished career should pick up this book. Those searching for a solid, accessible history of Mao’s Cultural Revolution should look elsewhere.

By: Maxwell Olin Massa Filed Under: Books, Commentary, Featured, Review Tagged: Mao, Maxwell Olin Massa, The World Turned Upside Down, Yang Jisheng

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