The end of a year prompts personal reflection and cultural best-of lists, and Triple Take is no exception. On each episode of the podcast, my cohosts John Hammontree, Matt Scalici and I explore how movies, music and literature affect our lives. Naturally, we had to wrap 2016 by reflecting on the new media that affected us this year. … Continue reading Triple Take 27: 2016 in review

The end of a year prompts personal reflection and cultural best-of lists, and Triple Take is no exception.


On each episode of the podcast, my cohosts John Hammontree, Matt Scalici and I explore how movies, music and literature affect our lives. Naturally, we had to wrap 2016 by reflecting on the new media that affected us this year.


These are the official Triple Take picks for our 2016 favorites. You’ll have to hit play for our explanations.


Movies:

Carla Jean: “Southside with You”

John: “OJ: Made in America”

Matt: “Arrival”


Albums:

John: Drive-By Truckers’ “American Band”

Carla Jean: Beyonce’s “Lemonade”

Matt: Childish Gambino’s “Awaken My Love”


Books:

Carla Jean: “Lily and the Octopus” by Steven Rowley

John: “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi

Matt: “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” by J.K. Rowling


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