I finally finished Cowboy Bebop last week, (the original, not the 2019 live-action remake) and what stayed with me caught me off guard. It wasn’t the action or the music. It was the feeling that no one on that ship was moving forward. Spike is trapped in a past life he can’t let go of.Jet…
You have to wonder. Did we really think removing every barrier between us and entertainment would make us more connected? Streaming promised freedom. Watch what you want. When you want. As much as you want. No schedule. No waiting. No friction. It felt like progress when it was first available to us. But progress toward…
We are living in the era of infinite choice.Every show ever made sits one click away. Entire libraries of culture are available on demand. And yet, more and more people are rewatching the same shows they’ve already seen. It’s not just nostalgia. It’s not laziness. It’s not a lack of options. It’s something else. I’ve…
When you’re on the go, it’s best to be prepared for the occasion. This of course means packing light, with only the essentials, like your wallet, watch, passport, a carry-on, and a mobile card game in a box. I know what you’re thinking, how the heck can you play a card game on the go,…
I find it supremely satisfying to learn that a well-made movie, about a comic book character, and an origin story no-less, is at the top of this list both critically and commercially. That the character is a black superhero appeals to me as both an artist (and an outlier) and because I think we’ve seen…
A distinct sound. A fun time. Something for everyone. That’s what this album offers. Brent Cobb – Providence Canyon released May 11, 2018 ******** 8/10 Brent Cobb is an American singer, songwriter and musician who plays country music tinged with Americana, southern rock and outlaw leanings. To-date, he has released three studio albums – No Place Left…
Not every movie is going to resonate with all audiences, especially when it deviates from expectations, when it shifts our ideas of what a franchise means AND when it embraces unpopular elements to make something better. Batman Ninja (2018) Cast: Roger Craig Smith, Grey Griffin, Tony Hale, Fred Tatasciore, Tara Strong, Yuri Lowenthal, Will Friedle,…
As a collector of good music, it’s incredibly satisfying when a bid continues to pay off. Despite all of the odds telling me that the music well can only dig so deep before coming up dry. Luckily for me, Leon Bridges planted more derricks and is establishing his reputation. It’s a Good Thing. Leon Bridges…
The life of a soldier is oft met with tragedy, both on the battlefront, and at home. But what happens when his battlefield is in his hometown? Prejudice, trauma, and an unhealthy mixture of isolation abound. Hostiles (2017) Cast: Rosamund Pike, Christian Bale, Wes Studi, Jonathan Majors, Stephen Lang, Jesse Plemons, Ben Foster Director: Scott Cooper…
I’m reminded of this skit from Aziz Ansari in a film called Funny People. He heads on stage to a midsized bar crowd and announces that Cold Stone Creamery is an incredibly fucked up place. People picks sizes called, Like It, Love It, and Gotta Have It! It’s like picking ice cream for recovering drug…