January 27th 2009

* “Demons in the Spring,” (Akashic Books: 2008), by Joe Meno, fiction.

* “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” (United Artists: 1967), directed by Sergio Leone, narrative film.

* “Jesus’ Son,” (Harper Perennial: 1992), by Denis Johnson, fiction.

* “The Sword Of The Beast,” (1965, (re-released by Criterion in 2005), directed by Hideo Gosha, narrative film.

* “The Wire: season two,” (HBO: aired 2003), various directors, television series.