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Weekend Read: Ronan Farrow’s Catch & Kill, Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime, oh and also Cold War Kids Have a New Album

November 22, 2019 by Amy Suto Leave a Comment

Hello! Happy November, world. I’ve been writing my millennial underground this story for #NaNoWriMo, and, in classic National Novel Writing Month form, I’m behind. But if you keep visiting amysuto.com/underground, you’ll find new chapters added. I don’t have an outline or anything, I’m just writing it every day and seeing what happens. You’ll find cameos of singer/songwriters out here as well as mixed media storytelling. It’s been super fun to write, and I hope you enjoy my caffeine-addled rough drafts.

But a huge part of the writing process is not just output, but input. What are you reading? Experiencing? Absorbing? I wanted to also capture that and share some of the interesting things I’m checking out in case you want to do the same.

So, this is my new series, Weekend Read, where I do a roundup of some of my favorite watches, reads, and memes so you know what to spend your weekend checking out.

This series is inspired by my time as an assistant where we all had to diligently watch and read things over the weekend and then present them to the company and/or our bosses. Except here on this blog, there are no rules and I can just say “I lIkEd ThIs BeCaUsE iT wAs GoOd OkAy???” and that holds up in the metaphorical court of my own opinion.

Blogging is great. Long live blogs.

Ronan Farrow’s Catch & Kill

I say this completely unironically: Ronan Farrow is my hero.

His reporting on Weinstein helped to not only take down a predator, but it also empowered a generation of women to stand up for ourselves in our lives and workplaces. He gave a platform to the brave survivors who put everything on the line to speak out. These stories also started a domino effect of the #MeToo movement, and is making workplaces safer for everyone.

What’s bonkers, though, is the incredible uphill battle Farrow went through to get this published. From Black Cube operatives that had been former Mossad, to being followed and his phone being tracked, to getting shut down by NBC because of what was going on within their walls — it’s a miracle this story came out at all. It’s also a testament to all the reporters who came before Farrow who helped to build the foundation he would draw from when putting this story together.

This book reads like a spy thriller, with page-turning twists, but has incredibly poignant moments of heart. A great piece of investigative reporting and also a look into what it’s like to chase that white whale of the story that sets off everything else.

A must-read, even if you think you knew everything about the Weinstein case. It’s also a reminder why we must continue to support women in the workplace.

Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime

I know I know I KNOW I’m way behind on reading Trevor Noah’s autobiography, Born a Crime. Don’t @ me. Or do, but do it on Twitter where all reasonable, scholarly discourse takes place.

As someone who ghostwrites memoirs, I love reading a good memoir. This was on my list for a long time and I finally got to it and it really is THAT GOOD.

First, you have to listen to the audiobook narrated by Noah himself. It’s really great.

His book follows what it was like to grow up in apartheid in South Africa, and examines issues like race, class, and family in ways that are deftly funny. His anecdotes are a joy to listen to and also will have you re-examining your own beliefs.

I don’t want to spoil anything, but this is both a thoughtful and feel-good read, so put it on when you’re stuck in traffic and need a reason to smile.

News Articles

This article is a tough one to read, but it’s important: it tackles something I’ve been talking about with my peers lately.

When we come out here, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed with our dreams and our thirst to learn and experience, we never think that failure is an option. We never think that we could lose it all.

This story dives into the sad truth of Los Angeles:

“[Christopher Dennis] had been the star of a 2007 documentary, “Confessions of a Superhero.” I just watched it again this week for the first time since it came out and felt the poignancy of the opening line, from Dennis: “Hollywood is a place where dreams are made and dreams are broken.”

For every story of a star that is born, there’s a story of a star that dies, stamped out by the rising rents, by a string of bad luck, by a lack of support — but not a lack of trying or even sometimes a lack of talent or kindness.

One of the ongoing discussions I’ve been having with friends is this concept of: how do we holistically foster talent in this city in a way that allows everyone to have a fair shot? Is this even possible? How can we make a more humane city?

We don’t know, but we’re asking these questions anyways.

New Music

If you don’t cry to Cold War Kid’s newest song “BEYOND THE PALE” I don’t think we can be friends.

Regardless of the way you express emotions, you should check out Cold War Kids’ new album, New Age Norms 1. It’s the first in a trilogy of albums, which is the only trilogy I will ever stand for here on my blog.

I’ve always been a fan of Cold War Kids and their ability to make music that can be driving and sexy and chaotic (So Tied Up, Dirt in My Eyes, Hang Me Up to Dry) while also being deeply tragic and messy (Beyond the Pale, Can We Hang On ?, Hospital Beds, We Used to Vacation).

My favorite stanza from Beyond the Pale:

In the dark
And you’re lighting me up
With a spark
And I said too many secrets
Now I’m lost
But I don’t wanna fall for you
‘Cause I’ve already got somebody
Somebody waiting

Other Things I Like on the Internet

TikTok is a beautiful and pure place sometimes that really makes use of the setup/punchline simplicity of jokes.

There is still good in the world and it’s on tiktok https://t.co/4bepDMUWxa

— Amy Suto (@AmyMSuto) November 12, 2019

I’m dying twitter is doing great today ✌️ https://t.co/9O5c4R1Ebt

— Amy Suto (@AmyMSuto) November 11, 2019

But also sometimes I just like things that really don’t make any sense or don’t have any explanation, like:

the whisper gets me every time lmfao pic.twitter.com/zxxfcdBoFQ

— 🎄 (@mattwhitlockPM) November 7, 2019

I PROMISE YOU that you can’t guess what happens next in this one:

This is how McDonald’s makes their Sprite.
pic.twitter.com/agVm1P4cRp

— Leon Langford (@MasonLLL) November 15, 2019

Parting Words for the Weekend

“Trauma is not your fault, but healing is your responsibility.” -Thought Catalog, probably.

But on a more serious note, I’ve been thinking more about what it means to heal from past trauma or challenges, and how it’s our job to tend to our own mental health for the sake of those around us as well as for our own futures.

When things are hard, we need to talk about it. To friends, therapists, family — preferably not social media, but you do you. If the way you work through hardship is to string together elaborate memes or make the world’s most complex TikTok, go for it and be sure to tag me.

I’m lucky I have friends who remind me of this, and consider this blog post your reminder to go and call up someone if you’re going through something. If any of my friends are reading this, you know you can call me anytime if you ever need to talk at all ever (ok readers you’re ALL my friends but I’m addressing those specifically who have my phone number. Everybody else can use the People’s Phone Line, aka Twitter.)

Do what you need for your own sanity this week, okay? The only self-care that matters is the kind that allows you to heal.

Have a great weekend, everybody!

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Instagram post 17850230695708334 Hit play on the official playlist and join us in the underground. New chapters up on amysuto.com/underground following Misty, a neon artist, and Trigger, a backup dancer, as they pursue and get pursued through the underground in their search to find their missing friend. New songwriter cameos on the horizon and more mixed media and interactivity coming soon as the story unfolds~~~
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Instagram post 17890716346425433 “The cardinal rule in dating in Los Angeles? Don’t let them see you feel.” New day, new story: amymsuto.com/underground
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Instagram post 18012371509247718 What’s more millennial than getting kidnapped out of an Instagram art installation? Guess you’ll have to find out for yourself — the next installment is up on AmySuto.com/underground. Shoutout to the endlessly talented shilahstanford for lending her voice and image to this project and for playing Keke, the missing songstress who disappears the night of a show gone wrong. I’m literally just writing this thing as I go, you guys, so if you want to be a character or have a story to share about your own time in the millennial underground, let me know and let’s spin some tales ✌️Pretty much everything in this series is shot on an iPhone to prove that storytelling transcends technology. Also because I do not own a red camera. SEE YOU IN THE UNDERGROUND 😎
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Instagram post 17871871684465326 Our new issue is live on KingdomofPavement.com, and in it I share some interviews and experiences I had whilst in Berlin! Los Angeles can be an all-encompassing whirlwind sometimes. Getting out to see other places is so important when it comes to gaining new insights and examining our habits and the places we call home — especially as storytellers and creatives. I’m actually embarking on a new written project as a result of my trip, inspired by the people and places that have changed me. I hope you get a new perspective this week on whatever you’re working on. Happy Wednesday! 📸 by the incredible kaeviktoria
Instagram post 17987771077278949 THANK YOU to all of our incredible performers who came out to our kingdomofpavement open mic last night. From delihours (the incredible indie/jazz band in this video that opened up the night) to the amazing poets elenascarlettmurray and b.stryke to flannerymaney and Will’s incredible musical covers and Logan Rose’s amazing short story to the awesome surprise performance of bananawhofam and all of the rest of the PHENOMENAL performers who came out — we’re beyond lucky to have witnessed such an incredible night and have another sold-out show. Let’s keep building our kingdom, shall we? 📆 MARK YOUR CALENDARS — next open mic night is SATURDAY OCTOBER 19th @ 7pm 📆
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Instagram post 18068262877170957 My work wife flannerymaney shares some wisdom on the kingdomofpavement podcast about having it all (and she definitely does, she has two films premiering at a festival this weekend!!) check out our podcast for more interviews and discussions about everything from dating to work/life balance and more.

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Podcast Recap Pt 5: Can we have it all? Love, work, and success in Hollywood. ⁠
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Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcast or Spotify! ⁠
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#podcast #freelance #creatives #art #write #ammwriting #writers #artists #kingdomofpavement #millennialunderground #la #california #losangeles #socal #instagood
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Instagram post 17867124280529306 The nice thing about working from home is that I can settle in front of my computer with a hot mug of coffee, light a candle, and get to writing on my own pace. I can stay inside when it’s raining and appreciate the storm from my window. Today in particular I have several awesome creative writing projects to spend the day working on, so if you need me I’ll be here until the sun decides to make a reappearance ☀️
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Instagram post 18083461180140822 Looking for something to read this weekend? New post up on AmySuto.com featuring some of my favorite recent reads, listens, and things around the internet. My top two recommendations include Ronan Farrow’s Catch and Kill and the new Cold War Kids album!
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Instagram post 17860742800578622 On Saturdays you can find me on the dance floor surrounded by friends and fellow indie music enthusiasts at danceyourselfclean at thesatellitela ✌️If you don’t know all the words to Lisztomania you will need to enroll in the proper remedial course before we go out
Instagram post 17850230695708334 Hit play on the official playlist and join us in the underground. New chapters up on amysuto.com/underground following Misty, a neon artist, and Trigger, a backup dancer, as they pursue and get pursued through the underground in their search to find their missing friend. New songwriter cameos on the horizon and more mixed media and interactivity coming soon as the story unfolds~~~
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Instagram post 17872806952491810 //CINDERELLA DANCED HERSELF CLEAN// A new chapter and a new clue up on my website, AmySuto.com/underground, for my month-long fiction series EATEN ALIVE BY THE LA MILLENNIAL UNDERGROUND. Thanks to shilahstanford for sharing her original songs and for playing the role of Keke, and to the songwriter Will See for his appearance in an upcoming chapter as the character Echo. If you like LA, songwriters, and mysteries, this story is for you. Each installment is written on a daily basis, check it out and get the official playlist at amymsuto.com/underground ✌️
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Instagram post 18012371509247718 What’s more millennial than getting kidnapped out of an Instagram art installation? Guess you’ll have to find out for yourself — the next installment is up on AmySuto.com/underground. Shoutout to the endlessly talented shilahstanford for lending her voice and image to this project and for playing Keke, the missing songstress who disappears the night of a show gone wrong. I’m literally just writing this thing as I go, you guys, so if you want to be a character or have a story to share about your own time in the millennial underground, let me know and let’s spin some tales ✌️Pretty much everything in this series is shot on an iPhone to prove that storytelling transcends technology. Also because I do not own a red camera. SEE YOU IN THE UNDERGROUND 😎
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Instagram post 17855876494613432 When I was a kid, I dreamed of moving to LA to do this thing called writing AKA Playing Pretend Professionally. I remember when I worked at my family’s pulp fiction bookstore, we even had some famous writers buy our books. I’d read their scripts and study their movies in between driving to the post office across from the saloon where the biker gangs hung out to ship their hardboiled detective novels. Now, I get to play pretend both for the month-long holiday of Halloween and for my writing, and I couldn’t be luckier to do so with the incredible friends I’ve made out here. We are the people and the stories we surround ourselves with, and I’m lucky to be in good company with both ❤️
Instagram post 18078104956095397 Fear and Loathing... & Avocado Toast? For the month of November I’m writing a story a day about a songwriter gone missing in the LA millennial underground. This noir adventure will be accompanied by a Spotify soundtrack, mysterious TikTok clues, and a deep dive into the perils of #cancelculture. Check out the first story at AmySuto.com/underground and subscribe to get the daily stories to your inbox, fam ✌️
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Instagram post 17848506961676660 Feeling grateful — can’t wait to share what we’re planning next! • kingdomofpavement What an incredible night — we are floored by all of the talent that showed up, and by our community who continues to make these magical nights inclusive and safe spaces for anyone to share what they’re working on. Every open mic night has been unexpected in a great way, and we can’t wait to share what’s next ✨ liked a performer from last night? FOLLOW them, stream their music, read their work, and continue to support them and show up for them. Here are the featured performers from last night: Mau’s band nightlightsofficial, actress rebijord, singer/songwriter and guitarist shilahstanford, author and poet theauthorlife, Will Cordova can be found on Spotify at willsee, and bananawhofam has music available to stream/buy. Go go go — support the people who make the art you love. Chalk art by the incredible vandercallispan .
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Instagram post 17848492489637949 Our next open mic night for kingdomofpavement is Saturday, Oct 19th at 7pm — do you have your tickets yet and know what you’re sharing? It’s the last one we’re doing for the year, so don’t miss it! KingdomofPavement.com/events
Chalkboard art by the incredible vandercallispan ✨
Instagram post 17847576889646251 ...me! I’m live right now with upworkinc as one of their featured freelancers at this conference (I’m on the left!). If you’re there right now, come say hi and I’ll write you a bio 🙂 I’ve loved freelancing with Upwork and have met people from all over the world. I’ve been able to travel for work and had extraordinary experiences I wouldn’t have had otherwise — and way more time to devote to my creative work since I don’t have a traditional day job. I’ll be here (virtually) the next two days meeting new people and helping you tell your story. Onwards ✌️
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Instagram post 18098348734070762 Rainy morning writing session to start the weekend. I’m working on a sort of “anti-memoir” — a fictional account of true memories organized by city. It’s not something I’ve figured out how to write quite yet, but it’s been a fun experiment. Learning how to play with form is important ~ after all, there are no rules in make believe.
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Instagram post 17871871684465326 Our new issue is live on KingdomofPavement.com, and in it I share some interviews and experiences I had whilst in Berlin! Los Angeles can be an all-encompassing whirlwind sometimes. Getting out to see other places is so important when it comes to gaining new insights and examining our habits and the places we call home — especially as storytellers and creatives. I’m actually embarking on a new written project as a result of my trip, inspired by the people and places that have changed me. I hope you get a new perspective this week on whatever you’re working on. Happy Wednesday! 📸 by the incredible kaeviktoria
Instagram post 17987771077278949 THANK YOU to all of our incredible performers who came out to our kingdomofpavement open mic last night. From delihours (the incredible indie/jazz band in this video that opened up the night) to the amazing poets elenascarlettmurray and b.stryke to flannerymaney and Will’s incredible musical covers and Logan Rose’s amazing short story to the awesome surprise performance of bananawhofam and all of the rest of the PHENOMENAL performers who came out — we’re beyond lucky to have witnessed such an incredible night and have another sold-out show. Let’s keep building our kingdom, shall we? 📆 MARK YOUR CALENDARS — next open mic night is SATURDAY OCTOBER 19th @ 7pm 📆
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Instagram post 18075296911123200 Get your tickets — next open mic is this Saturday at 7pm! Bring your poetry, short stories, songs, and your soul ❤️ • kingdomofpavement ✨Do you have your tickets for this Saturday’s open mic night? Get yours for $5 at AuntBessi.com and let us know if you want to be on the performer list! ✨Last open mic night, we had flannerymaney and Kingdom of Pavement artist Sam Grosslight join us with their incredible bluegrass ensemble as one of our featured performers. We can’t wait to share with you our next group of incredibly talented featured performers — and we want YOU to take the stage as well! Join us and let’s HIT THE PAVEMENT together for an unforgettable night!
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