Lillian Stone

6 days ago | mcsweeneys.net | Lillian Stone

“The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism.” — Moira Donegan, The Guardian. - - -Jeff, my man. It’s Dave. How the hell are you? Oh, fine, fine. Wife’s good, kids are good. Great. Listen, uh—we got a situation. We forgot one. In space. No, not Katy Perry, thank God. She’s running the press circuit like a champ. Gayle’s accounted for. Lauren, too, though I’ll happily shoot her back up there if you need a break from nag, nag, nag. Hell, maybe she can take my wife too.

Oct 31, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lillian Stone

You hear the Naked Pumpkin Run before you see it. One minute, you’re dining alfresco, seated at a café table in Boulder, Colorado. The next, you’re trying to keep your drink from toppling over as a deafening quake rattles the earth. Parents tear children from their playmates and hoist them to safety. Feral cats lope down the charming main street, yowling in distress. Then, you see it.

Jun 12, 2024 | defector.com | Lillian Stone

John Benedeck sits at Wrigley Field’s stately stadium organ in a Hawaiian shirt, absolutely ripping the chorus to The Champs’ “Tequila.” He plays the lead-in; the crowd responds with a resounding “TEQUILA!” He nods, satisfied. Another day at the office. At age 30, Benedeck represents the next generation of stadium organists—improvisational all-stars who have helped revitalize the practice in MLB stadiums.

May 27, 2024 | chicagoreader.com | Lillian Stone

Chicago’s queer community is rich in bolo ties. And ten-gallon hats. And old-fashioned Western shirts with pearl-snap buttons, fringed leather jackets, and well-worn cowboy boots. Honestly, good luck finding any of these within a ten-mile radius of the city prior to June 1, when Swappin’ Boots, Queer Social Club’s hit two-step night, returns to Judson & Moore Distillery.

Apr 13, 2024 | thedailybeast.com | Lillian Stone

"Sasquatch Sunset" is the latest in a string of Bigfoot-related media-and it perfectly captures why we'll never get enough of America's most beloved mythical creature. I'd understand if you labeled Sasquatch Sunseta farce. The new film from brothers David and Nathan Zellner, now playing in select cities, follows an isolated Sasquatch family: a patriarch (Nathan Zellner), his beleaguered mate (Riley Keough), and their offspring, played by Jesse Eisenberg and Christophe Zajac-Denek.