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Editor Shares Cultural Gems: Books, Films, and Jazz

7/29/2025

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Luis Parrales, an assistant editor at The Atlantic, reveals his cultural treasures, from the gripping narrative of Mario Vargas Llosa's "The Feast of the Goat" to the soulful melodies of Jorge Drexler. He lauds Denis Villeneuve's powerful film "Incendies" and savors the latest season of "The Bear," while a poignant jazz mass in New York City left a lasting impression on him.

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Story summary

Luis Parrales, an assistant editor at The Atlantic, reveals his cultural treasures, from the gripping narrative of Mario Vargas Llosa's "The Feast of the Goat" to the soulful melodies of Jorge Drexler. He lauds Denis Villeneuve's powerful film "Incendies" and savors the latest season of "The Bear," while a poignant jazz mass in New York City left a lasting impression on him.