August 2010 Archives
Elsewhere, August 31, 2010
Clinging to life, Albert Camus, Philadelphia’s “Blogging Tax,” Christopher Hitchens, redesigning the dollar, 4AD turns 30, Russell Moore on Glenn Beck, and Alan Jacobs on online discourse.
Satoshi Kon’s Last Words
Shortly after his death, Satoshi Kon’s family posted these final words on his blog.
“I Walked” by Sufjan Stevens
All Delighted People EP by Sufjan Stevens (Review)
“All Delighted People” contains some of the most ambitious music Sufjan has recorded to date, but it’s still just as heartfelt and poignant as ever.
New Album from Sufjan Stevens: The Age of Adz
The new album is partially inspired by the artwork of Royal Robertson, a schizophrenic sign-maker and self-proclaimed prophet.
Elsewhere, August 24, 2010
Western culture’s self-hatred, H.P. Lovecraft’s religious legacy, virtual ethical tests, Philly bloggers, and the secret “Scott Pilgrim” ending.
Gold Standard is “Instrumental Rock” in the Truest Sense (Review)
The trio perform “instrumental rock” in the truest sense of the word: without vocals and fully intent on melting your face.
Satoshi Kon, 1963-2010
Acclaimed anime director Satoshi Kon has passed away at the age of 46.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The Matrix
Science Fiction’s Prophetic Role
Sci-fi works can function like Old Testament prophets and raise moral, ethical, and spiritual questions within the populace.
Filmwell Update: My review of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World by Edgar Wright (Review)
When the film worked — which it did, more often than not — it left me positively giddy with a huge smile on my face.
Slowdive’s Pygmalion has been reissued
Slowdive’s final album gets the two-disc reissue treatment from Cherry Red Records.
Enter the World Of Coma (Review)
This humble little Flash game’s whimsical-yet-creepy atmosphere and simple gameplay are haunting and engrossing.
New Music From Sufjan Stevens: All Delighted People
Stars of the Lid cover Justin Bieber’s “U Smile”
Elsewhere, August 17, 2010
“Wetlands” by The Green Kingdom
Fumihiko Sori to direct Dragon Age anime
Bands I Miss: Labradford
The trio hasn’t released a new album since 2001’s Fixed::Context.
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