Thoughts about Disney’s stab at patriotism for the USA’s 250th, and whether it makes any sense to be celebrating the current version of America
Dario Argento’s giallo classic probably plays well for people who can appreciate style for its own sake
A fun and atmospheric horror movie from the 1960s that might be of interest to fans of Widow’s Bay. (No significant spoilers)
A curious detail that I forgot to mention, and thoughts about how Widow’s Bay puts a new spin on the series-long mystery concept (spoilers)
The not-quite blockbuster summer release isn’t what I’d expected, by going all in on Star Wars weirdness and being a celebration of the artists that have brought the movies and shows to the screen
Thoughts about episodes 5-7 of Widow’s Bay, which remains awesome (spoilers)
Two tunes from Tune-Yards’s latest powerhouse collaboration with Boots Riley
The sequel to Police Story is often weird and charming, but also feels unsettlingly like it’s trying to be something it’s not
One Thing I Like
The not-quite blockbuster summer release isn’t what I’d expected, by going all in on Star Wars weirdness and being a celebration of the artists that have brought the movies and shows to the screen
The hilarious and brilliant movie from Boots Riley feels like everyone’s putting everything they’ve got into making something fun and inspirational.
The horror feature debut has a lot to like, even if not enough to like-like. (Spoilers after a warning)
Tuesday Tune Two-Fer
Two tunes from Tune-Yards’s latest powerhouse collaboration with Boots Riley
Two tunes for when Smokey’s got them ears on and you gotta put that hammer down and give ’em hell
Two tangentially related tunes about appreciating the shitty heaven outside my window
Books
A universe-spanning sci-fi take on True Grit tells the story of the last survivor of Krypton
An odd detail in the floor plan of a newly for-sale house leads to a sprawling and sinister story about the house’s previous residents
Richard Osman’s fifth book in the Thursday Murder Club series
