May 2024 Archives

Critics respond to the latest film from the legendary director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now.

The “sci-fi odyssey” is Winans’ first feature film in a decade.

By all appearances, the runaway success with 2016’s Your Name has given Makoto Shinkai carte blanch…

The upcoming prequel series is set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides.

Evil returns to Middle-earth, albeit with a much fairer appearance.

Given that 2024 marks its 30th anniversary and a (dubious-looking) remake is on the horizon, now se…

I’ve never played any of the Fallout games, so I have no real attachment to their story and lore. B…

In this era of e-commerce giants and streaming platforms, don’t underestimate the pleasures of flipping through a printed catalog.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’s heavily fictionalized account of Operation Postmaster is an…

This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode celebrate Damien Jurado, one of the premier indie singer/songwriters in recent history.

Several weeks have passed since I finished Shōgun but I can’t stop thinking about this pivotal moment.

Inspired by classic/retro RPGs, Simon Heath’s dungeon synth is no less evocative than his work in Atrium Carceri and Sabled Sun.

The best pork belly I’ve ever had, served on a wonderful bed of Mexican street corn. Their ribs and…

By all appearances, India has a perfect life. She loves her job as an elementary school teacher and…

Here’s all you need to know about this Kansas City cafe: complimentary fresh-baked cinnamon rolls. …

After a great war devastated the mainland, survivors sought refuge on the remote island of Celestia…

This was a tough one for me. On the one hand, there are two excellent bands, including one of my fa…

A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.

Hopefully, FX’s latest hit series will inspire more people to check out samurai cinema. Here are some places to start.

Musashi Miyamoto (Toshirô Mifune) faces the possible end of his adventures when he’s challenged by …