Written by: Margaret Devlin Once, a professor scribbled in the margins of my paper that it seemed like I had an obsession with food. Four weeks into the semester and I had already written poems on scrambled eggs, pesto, coffee creamer, and Thanksgiving dinner. These poems were about more than…
LRR Rewind: Charlotte & Jenna
Elijah: Hello, this is Elijah and I am here with Charlotte Ungar, another member of the Long River Review. Charlotte: Hi, I’m Charlotte. I’m really happy to be here. Elijah: So, Charlotte’s serving as the Poetry Editor and Consulting Translations Editor for the magazine. She also managed to…
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Fanfiction and an Analysis of “Cringe” Writing: Why it’s a Lot Better Than We Think
Written by Sofia Tas-Castro Alright, before we start, I’m going to admit three things off the bat: Yes, I wrote cringeworthy writing in elementary, middle, high school, and even college. Yes, I’ve read my fair share of fanfiction. No, I don’t regret any of it. I’m aware of the…
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I Didn’t Like Ponyo
Written by: Toriana Grooms I didn’t like Ponyo. I feel like this sentence is confessing to a crime—and to many, it probably is. Considering the movie’s large fanbase and overwhelming positive reviews, I was shocked when I finished the movie feeling as if there was something I missed. This technically…
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Just Click Send
Written by: Hannah Dang Dear readers, artists, and writers. I hope your morning, afternoon, or evening, as you’re reading this, is going well. As I’m writing this, I’m sitting comfortably in a patterned, wheat-gold chair at UConn’s Writing Center on a quiet Wednesday evening. It’s the middle of the week,…
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Why Win or Lose is the Best Pixar Release in Years
Written by: Samantha Hass When I think of Pixar, classic films such as WALL-E, Ratatouille, and The Incredibles come to mind. I grew up with these movies, which might make me a bit clouded by nostalgia, but I believe that the earlier Pixar works are superior to what they have…
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Nature Poem: Tommy Pico’s Exploration of Identity in Modern Environments
Written by: Liam Smith Despite a rigid poetic structure, Tommy Pico’s book Nature Poem uses fluid prose and strong personality to form a narrative of self-exploration. Published in 2017, the book traverses Pico’s identity as a queer NDN (not dead native) through the environments surrounding him in New York City….
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What is a Writer Made of?
Written by: Fernanda Ieffet If there is anything that every writer experiences at least once, it is impostor syndrome. I have asked myself “Am I a real writer?” many times before and I know I am not alone in this because this question is difficult to answer. I am sure…
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Everything You Need To Know Before Watching Thunderbolts*
Written by: Zoe Yoo Marvel’s Thunderbolts* is one of the most anticipated movies of the year—a movie exciting audiences everywhere with its promises of action, comedy, found family, and a dark, grungy vibe similar to the DC Extended Universe (DCEU)’s Suicide Squad. But with Marvel’s millions of movies, shows, and…
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Common Side Effects: An Exciting Direction for Adult Animation
Written by: Samantha Hass I’m a huge animation fan, and I’m constantly on the lookout for interesting new content to watch. Recently, I was recommended Common Side Effects, an Adult Swim animated series that centers around a mushroom that can heal any illness. The show hooked me instantly and had…
