September 2018 Archives
Netflix’s Maniac
I’m particularly struck by the series’ skewed aesthetic, which feels like Blade Runner by way of Terry Gilliam.
Thanos as G.K. Chesterton’s Maniac
Sarah Records Comes to Bandcamp
The Endless by Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead (Review)
While frequently billed as a horror movie, that term actually undersells this movie.
October 2018’s Best Streaming Titles: The Shining, Batman Ninja, The Blair Witch Project, Galaxy Quest, Donnie Darko & more
Also: Wesley Snipes vampire action, Kingpin’s return, Tim Burton’s Christmas, a Stanley Kubrick epic, and more.
Mariya Takeuchi’s “Plastic Love”
Dead Can Dance Announce Dionysus
The Daysleepers Bring Classic Shoegaze on Creation
Practice Before the Storm
Regarding Representation and Diversity
Web Dev Links: Designing with Code and Imperfect Data
Low Tear Their Music Apart on Double Negative, with Stunning Results (Review)
Some of the most challenging music of Low’s career, but also some of the most daring, intriguing, and rewarding.
Zhang Yimou Returns to Martial Arts Cinema with Shadow
Shadow had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Criterion Releases an Extended Edition of Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life
The new digitally restored edition includes 50 minutes of additional footage.
Lycia Announce New Album, In Flickers
The album marks Lycia’s return to Projekt Records.
Ester Drang Returns with The Appearances
The EP features six new songs, including a Starflyer 59 cover.
This Mortal Coil’s Albums Are Getting Deluxe Reissues
The classic and influential 4AD project will be reissued this October on CD and deluxe vinyl.
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