The Chorus #73 - The Snob Episode: Cruise Control, Or What The Dickens?

<p>The Oscar nominations are out and we're not sure if we're happy that Top Gun might get Best Picture because, like, you know, it's not <em>art</em>. Elsewhere, we appreciate good writing, kitchen politics, optimistic ukuleles and how Charles Dickens was essentially the biggest streaming service of his day.</p> <p>Reviewed this week:</p> <p>MUSIC: Radiohead back catalogue, Sigourney Fever - Trampled By Turtles, 11 Obscenely Optimistic Songs For Ukulele: A Micro Folk Record For The 21st Century - Jeremy Messersmith</p> <p>BOOKS: Dickens by Peter Ackroyd, Bridge Of Clay by Markus Zusak</p> <p>TV: The White Lotus S2 (Netflix), Tali's Joburg Diary (Showmax), The Bear (Disney+)</p> <p>Stay in touch at <strong>https://www.facebook.com/TheChorusPodcast</strong>. And try out the superb coffee we drink on the show: Cito 1974 (www.cito1974.com).</p>