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Opus Digest for April 2023

Some of my favorite things that I posted on Opus last month.

Jason Morehead
May 1, 2023
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Opus Digest for April 2023

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John Wick surrounded by guns
Is this an accurate depiction of what it’d feel like to actually live in the world of the John Wick movies?

Apr 1: April 2023’s Best Streaming Titles: The Big Lebowski, Ong Bak, Coraline, Doctor Who, Psycho

The Dude, Muay Thai action, Neil Gaiman-inspired stop-motion, our favorite Time Lord, Norman Bates, and more.

Apr 3: My Cultural Diet for March 2023: The Sandman, RRR, Indiana Jones, Gideon Falls

A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.

Apr 7: How does the world work in the John Wick movies?

Do politics, religion, and the insurance industry still matter in a world ruled by the High Table and its killers?

Apr 8: Depeche Mode and the BBC Concert Orchestra

The synth-pop legends deliver a trio of beautiful orchestral renditions, including a Scott Walker cover.

Apr 10: Pet Shop Boys’ Upcoming SMASH Collects 35 Years’ Worth of Singles

The new compilation features 55 singles on six LPs or three CDs.

Apr 11: Twitter vs. Substack, or How Elon Musk Continues to Embarrass Himself

The Twitter CEO’s responses to Substack aren’t sound business decisions. They’re childish tantrums.

Apr 16: Slowdive Has Finished Recording Their Fifth Album

Almost six years have passed since their last album.

Apr 16: “Spirit Duplicator” by Holy Love Incorporated

Airy synth music inspired by Ridge Racer and countless hours of MTV’s Amp.

Apr 16: It​’​s Okay to Live a Quiet Life by Denison Witmer (Review)

Denison Witmer’s new single espouses a quiet life in a suitably hushed manner.

Apr 19: The Break!! RPG Captures the Vibe of Your Favorite Anime and JRPGs

If you’ve ever wanted to play a Battle Princess or a hapless isekai hero, then Break!! is the game for you.

Apr 20: Web Dev Links (April 2023): Color Palettes, Gradients, Typography, Analytics, and More

Gradients and vertical rhythms and shadows, oh my!

Apr 21: Video Premier: “Night Soughing” by Karen Vogt (Dir. Jolanda Moletta)

Directed by Jolanda Moletta, the moody video is for Karen Vogt’s ocean-inspired Losing the Sea EP.

Apr 22: New Subscriber Playlist: “Songs From a Blood Red Sky”

This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode explore U2’s storied discography.

Apr 24: Picard and Riker’s Relationship Was the Best Part of Star Trek: Picard

One reason Picard worked as well as it did was that it reveled in the camaraderie between these two old friends.

Apr 29: The Evolution of the USS Enterprise’s Bridge

This is pure nerd catnip.

Here’s everything that I posted on Opus in April 2023.

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