“Eyes Open” by The Mary Onettes and Maja Milner
The Swedish indie/alternative icons are releasing a new album this fall.
June 2025 Archives
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Empire of the Spiritual Ninja by Godfrey Ho (1988)
Sometimes you need to watch a movie simply because of its title alone, even if you know it’s going …
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
By all rights, I should’ve hated this series. For starters, there’s its shameless appropriation of …
Written on the Dark by Guy Gavriel Kay (2025)
When a powerful noble is brutally murdered, the city of Orane is suddenly thrown into chaos. Landin…
D&D’s Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford Now Work for D&D’s Newest Rival
Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford’s new roles at Darrington Press might just be the biggest TTRPG news of 2025.
New Subscriber Playlist: “Oscillations From the Space Age Batchelor Pad”
This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode celebrate Stereolab’s first album in 15 years.
The Sad Irony of Hearing Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” in Trump’s Parade
The classic 1969 hit was actually written to condemn those who, like Trump, use their privilege to escape military service.
The Decline of Western Civilization, Part III by Penelope Spheeris (1998)
The first Decline of Western Civilization film focused on L.A.‘s burgeoning punk scene circa 1979 –…
My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (2018)
Tangentially connected to Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ Criminal series of noir comics (which, ful…
Lo Recordings Announces a Susumu Yokota Box Set
The Japanese ambient composer died in 2015, leaving behind a rich legacy of ambient and electronic music.
Alzheimer’s Is Taking Its Toll on Movie Poster Master Drew Struzan
Struzan work includes iconic posters for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, and Harry Potter (to name but a few).
Oye, Beltalowda! Check out the First The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Trailer
Owlcat Games’ upcoming action RPG will expand (npi) the acclaimed sci-fi series in some new directions.
Mel Brooks Officially Announces Spaceballs 2
Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, and Rick Moranis will reprise their roles as Yogurt, Lone Starr, and Dark Helmet, respectively.
Ninja the Protector by Godfrey Ho (1986)
During the ’80s and ’90s, Godfrey Ho would take the footage he shot for one film and simply cut it …
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins by Guy Hamilton (1985)
As I near 50, I find it really enjoyable to watch films that I never got a chance to see as a kid. …
“Daybreak” by Sven Wunder
The Swedish composer returns with more lush, cinematic arrangements.
Predator: Killer of Killers by Dan Trachtenberg (2025)
There are moments when Predator: Killer of Killers clearly seems to be striving for an Arcane-esque…
The Black Orb by Ewhan Kim (2025)
When giant black orbs suddenly appear in Seoul and begin consuming people, society quickly breaks d…
“Feed Me With Your Tea” by Chihei Hatakeyama
A masterclass in ambient drone from the Japanese composer and producer.
The Decline of Western Civilization, Part II: The Metal Years by Penelope Spheeris (1988)
Several years after chronicling L.A.‘s riotous punk scene in the early ’80s, Penelope Spheeris retu…