July 2025 Archives

Critics respond to the reboot of the classic spoof comedy franchise.

Akira Kurosawa spent ten years storyboarding every shot in this, his final historical epic, as a se…

A masterful album that effortlessly straddles the lines between jazz, modern classical, and ambient.

The post-punk outfit’s new single signals a turn towards brighter, poppier fare.

This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode offer some chilled tunes to help you survive the summer heat.

You never know what you’re going to see with a Godfrey Ho ninja movie… or what you’ll hear.

I hate to say it, but I may be over Wes Anderson. Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Fantastic Mr. Fox…

The recent single blends Portishead’s creep with shimmering 4AD-esque guitar textures and gorgeously hazy vocals.

It was well after midnight when Ninja Vengeance popped up in my Tubi recommendations and convinced …

For a movie called Ninja Thunderbolt, there’s a shocking dearth of ninja action here. Sure, there’s…

Blankenberge at their best.

Lloyd Alexander sure did love writing coming-of-age stories inspired by the world’s myths and folkl…

What are critics saying about the latest incarnation of Marvel’s First Family?

When it opened back in 1981, Jasper Mall was so busy, you could scarcely set foot inside to visit i…

The Australian singer/songwriter’s embraces trip-hop beats and atmospherics on her new single.

It’s always inspiring to see such a detailed and intentional website design.

We’re not designed to be online all the time and experience a never-ending stream of news, informat…

Bergman is still a restless soul who views this world’s trappings with no small amount of skepticism.

In preparation for James Gunn’s Superman, I checked out some random Superman comics from the public…

Another Republican, another clueless usage of pop culture.