Opus Digest for April 2022
Some of my favorite things that I posted on Opus in the previous month.
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 posts and reviews (i.e., the Reader’s Digest version of Opus).
Apr 1: April 2022’s Best Streaming Titles: Rurouni Kenshin, Russian Doll, Looper, The Batman
Samurai action, time loop shenanigans, Bruce Willis time travel, Muay Thai mayhem, the Caped Crusader, and more.
Apr 1: My Cultural Diet for March 2022
A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.
Apr 4: New Subscriber Playlist: “30 Wishes”
Subscribers can listen to 30 of my favorite Cure songs to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wish.
Apr 6: Between the Worlds by Martin Stürtzer (Review)
An hour’s worth of ambient dub techno that takes the listener on a journey through the interstellar void.
Apr 8: Promise by Michael Beharie (Review)
A mercurial album that offers fresh spins on various genres thanks to its eclectic instrumentation.
Apr 8: Truth Social is Donald Trump’s Latest Boondoggle
The former president’s vaunted social media platform has had a rocky rollout since day one, with little sign of improvement.
Apr 10: “Golden Air” by Sun’s Signature
Listen to the first new music from Elizabeth Fraser in 13 years.
Apr 10: Watch the First Teaser for Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume no Tojimari
The latest from the Your Name director arrives in Japanese theaters this November.
Apr 12: Republicans vs. Twisted Sister, or the Need for Good Cultural Hermeneutics
You can enjoy whatever you want. Just don’t try and make it mean whatever you want.
Apr 14: Everything Everywhere All at Once by Daniels (Review)
Michelle Yeoh shines in this trippy sci-fi epic about a woman struggling to pay her taxes, run her family’s laundromat, and save the multiverse.
Apr 14: Martial Club Enters the Hollywood Action Spotlight
Despite having little formal training, the YouTubers have made a splash with their brand of acrobatic and comedic martial arts.
Apr 18: “Time is Precious” by Sault
The enigmatic UK collective’s latest is filled with sweeping, theatrical arrangements.
Apr 22: Review Roundup: Robert Eggers’ The Northman
Critics respond to Robert Eggers’ revenge-fueled Viking epic.
Apr 23: “Entering the Forest” by Irezumi
The Paris-based ambient composer returns with a magical new single.
Apr 26: Adam West Returns as Batman, With Some Help From Corridor Crew
Corridor Crew gives the world’s greatest Batman his rightful due.
Apr 26: A Quick Review of DuckDuckGo’s New Privacy-Focused Web Browser
The search engine’s new browser is currently in a private beta, and shows great promise. But will users take note?
Apr 28: Yukikaze by Masahiko Ôkura (Review)
Thrilling aerial combat and super-cool designs can’t make up for a muddled and confusing storyline.