Opus Digest: December 2024
Highlighting some of the best stuff posted on Opus last month.
Dec 1: December 2024’s Best Streaming Titles: Knives Out, Gladiator, The Muppets, Squid Game, Happy Gilmore
Benoit Blanc, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Kermit the Frog, Korean thrills, Adam Sandler, and more.
Dec 1: The Cure Announce Songs of a Live World Live Album
All royalties from the live album will go to support children living in war-torn areas.
Dec 3: My Cultural Diet (November 2024): The Expanse, Arcane, Only Murders in the Building, Stalker, Deadpool
A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.
Dec 4: “Focus Ring” by Denison Witmer
Listen to the first single from the singer/songwriter’s upcoming Sufjan Stevens-produced album.
Dec 4: The Return of 2Advanced
It’s like the last 20+ years of web design never happened.
Dec 5: Get in the Christmas Spirit, Velvet Blue Music Style
Recent releases from Ronnie Martin and Slow Salvation set the holiday mood.
Dec 9: 31 Movies I Hope to See in 2025
Featuring Wallace & Gromit, Paddington, Captain America, Ethan Hunt, the Predator, and more.
Dec 9: Keep PayPal From Selling Your Personal Data to Advertisers
The online payment giant’s “personalized” shopping experience means merchants will be able to target you more directly.
Dec 10: “Subtext” by Circuit Preacher
This dark industrial banger ventures into a post-apocalyptic world of doomsday cults and totalitarian governments.
Dec 10: “Wind From Mountains” by Chihei Hatakeyama (feat. Nailah Hunter)
The Japanese sound artist and ambient producer is joined by the Los Angeles-based harpist, with predictably dreamy results.
Dec 13: “Haute” by Oblivion Beats
The dark ambient mastermind behind Desiderii Marginis unveils his new side project.
Dec 16: New Subscriber Playlist: “Obscure and Unsung”
This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode is a clearinghouse of artists who all deserve more attention.
Dec 17: Dear WordPress: No, I Do Not Like Pineapple on My Pizza
Why should I continue using a platform when its founder is so intent on insulting my intelligence and acting like a child?
Dec 17: “These Waters Are Lonely” by Handful of Snowdrops
Thankfully, Handful of Snowdrops has returned with another excellent collection of synth-laden post-punk.
Dec 23: “Love Comes Quickly” by State Azure (Pet Shop Boys Cover)
The ambient producer delivers a highly atmospheric take on a synth-pop classic.
Dec 26: Dear Threads: Please Fix Your “Edit Post” Microcopy
A few words can make all the difference between a helpful interface and a confusing interface.
Dec 30: Luke Etcheverry’s Line Is a Delightfully Retro Racing Short
The four-and-a-half minute short is pixel animation par excellence.
Dec 31: The Heist Is Proof That AI Filmmaking Is Not the “Death of Hollywood”
Maybe 2025 will see the death of AI filmmaking…
Related: Opus’ full December 2024 archives.
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