With a constant stream of articles, posts, and tweets it’s hard to know what you’ve missed. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of the previous month’s best posts and reviews (i.e., the Reader’s Digest version of Opus).
Apr 1: April 2021’s Best Streaming Titles: Die Hard, Inception, DuckTales, Caddyshack, Mortal Kombat
John McClane, Christopher Nolan’s dream thieves, Scrooge McDuck, Bill Murray vs. a gopher, a video game adaptation, and more.
Apr 2: Some Random Thoughts on Adam Wingard’s Godzilla vs. Kong
It’s a kaiju battle for the ages, but it’s also a few too many movies crammed into one.
Apr 3: “Waves” by ISON
The perfect soundtrack for staring into the night sky and contemplating your place in the cosmos.
Apr 7: Donald Trump’s Dark Patterns
The Trump campaign’s shady fundraising tactics are very much of a piece with Trump’s extensive history of grift.
Apr 11: New Subscriber Playlist: “The Bluest of Velvets”
Subscribers can listen to a celebration of all things Velvet Blue Music.
Apr 13: Review Round-Up: Hideaki Anno’s Evangelion: 3.0+1.0
What are critics saying about the long-awaited final film of the storied anime franchise?
Apr 14: 40 Years of Faith: The Cure’s Melancholy Masterpiece Still Rings True
Even after four decades, The Cure’s third album remains one of their most powerful and poignant releases.
Apr 17: Upcoming Seefeel Reissues From Warp Records
All of the band’s mid ’90s output is getting reissued by Warp Records.
Apr 18: Concert Video: Namelessnumberheadman (3/5/2004, Kansas City)
Namelessnumberheadman specializes in creating really cool, synth-laden indie-rock full of heart and soul.
Apr 21: Concert Video: Denison Witmer at Cornerstone 2002
Witmer’s Cornerstone sets made for a nice change of pace from all of the punk and hardcore bands.
Apr 23: Concert Video: Starflyer 59 at Cornerstone 2002
Two songs from an amazing Starflyer 59 performance.
Apr 26: Updating From ExpressionEngine 2 to ExpressionEngine 6
The process went more smoothly than I’d anticipated, but it was not without some hassles.
Apr 28: Concert Video: Rosie Thomas at Cornerstone 2002
Rosie Thomas’ sets are always a delight thanks to her charming personality and heartbreaking music.
Apr 28: Yume No Machi by Opus Science Collective (Review)
Opus Science Collective’s latest is a love letter to all things city pop.
Apr 29: #ReleaseTheMustacheCut
Corridor Digital rights a wrong and envisions what a mustachioed Superman might look like.