Jan 5, 2022 Movies The Matrix Resurrections Subverts Its Own Franchise to Explore Trauma, Grief & Romance (Review) Borne out of personal loss, the fourth Matrix film trades kung fu and bullet time for something more emotional.
Dec 22, 2021 Music Bathe in Black Light by Desiderii Marginis (Review) The latest from Johan Levin’s long-running dark ambient project is a harrowing, exhilarating journey through desolate places.
Nov 26, 2021 Literature When the Sparrow Falls by Neil Sharpson (Review) Part cyberpunk dystopia, part Cold War spy thriller, Neil Sharpson’s new novel is a fascinating read.
Oct 30, 2021 Music Imperishable by Daygraves (Review) The latest release from the anonymous one-man band uses searing blackgaze to confront chronic illness.
Oct 24, 2021 Music Void XXIII by Chihei Hatakeyama (Review) A collection of richly textured and highly atmospheric pieces composed entirely on guitar.
Oct 11, 2021 Music Dependency by Western Edges (Review) The former Hood member’s latest is an ode to underground garage, techno, and ambient music from the ’90s.
Sep 3, 2021 Music Flowerland by Pearl & The Oysters (Review) Inspired by Florida’s Gulf Coast, the psych-pop duo’s latest evokes golden beaches and warm oceans.
Aug 29, 2021 Movies Night in Paradise by Park Hoon-jung (Review) This ultra-bleak gangster drama from South Korea is enhanced by stunning cinematography and an ominous atmosphere.
Aug 23, 2021 Movies The Paper Tigers by Tran Quoc Bao (Review) Tran Quoc Bao’s first feature film is a martial arts comedy gem.
Aug 8, 2021 Literature Ty Seidule’s Robert E. Lee and Me Is a Searing Indictment of the Confederate Icon (Review) Blending personal memoir and history, Ty Seidule seeks to understand his veneration of the traitorous Confederate general.
Jul 6, 2021 Movies The Tomorrow War Is Amazon’s Forgettable Attempt at a Summer Blockbuster (Review) Even with Chris Pratt and J. K. Simmons, Amazon’s big-budget blockbuster falls flat on almost every front.
Jul 5, 2021 Comics The Department of Truth, Volume 1 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds (Review) In this Image Comics series, every conspiracy theory is real… or has the potential to become real.
Jul 1, 2021 Music Aurora by ISON (Review) The band’s latest transcendent cosmic metal journey features contributions from members of Oceans of Slumber, Aeonian Sorrow, and Lycia.
Jun 25, 2021 Anime Zillion: Burning Night by Mizuho Nishikubo (Review) Influenced by Walter Hill’s “Streets of Fire,” this OVA is a prime example of cheesy ’80s sci-fi/action anime.
Jun 16, 2021 Music Casa Luna by Lycia (Review) The iconic goth/darkwave outfit switches up their sound while still hewing close to what made them so great in the first place.
Jun 10, 2021 Music Crystal Castle by oliviaway (Review) The prolific ambient composer presents a more condensed and structured version of their style.
Jun 6, 2021 Movies Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know by Peter Galison (Review) Scientists attempt to understand the universe’s most mysterious phenomenon in this fascinating documentary.
Jun 5, 2021 Movies The Octagon by Eric Karson (Review) Because sometimes, you just need to watch Chuck Norris fight a bunch of ninjas.
Jun 1, 2021 Movies Netflix’s High on the Hog: A Delightful, Sobering Look at African American History, Cuisine (Review) Stephen Satterfield uncovers hidden aspects of American history while showing off some amazing cuisine.
May 23, 2021 Literature The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H. G. Parry (Review) A delightfully clever novel that’s a must-read for people who enjoy the idea of their favorite characters coming to life.