Opus Digest for February 2023
Opus Digest for February 2023
Some of my favorite things that I posted on Opus in the past 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).
Feb 1: February 2023’s Best Streaming Titles: Shaft, Black Panther, The Terminator, Lord of the Rings
Classic blaxploitation, a return to Wakanda, Ah-nold’s greatest role, Peter Jackson’s journey to Middle-earth, and more.
Feb 3: My Cultural Diet for January 2023: Iron Monkey, Shin Ultraman, Roman Holiday, The Sandman, Reckless
A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.
Feb 3: “Really Early, Really Late” by The Declining Winter
The band’s latest single perfectly evokes the mood, if not the actual chill, of mid-winter days.
Feb 9: The Case For Owning Physical Copies of Your Favorite Media
For all of their convenience, there’s a risk to relying on streaming services to access our cultural libraries.
Feb 10: Return to the Rocinante with The Expanse: Dragon Tooth
BOOM! Studios’ upcoming comic series explores an untold chapter in the Expanse saga.
Feb 14: “Dark Valleys” by Solara Obscura
Ashkelon Sain’s latest serves as a showcase for his moody-yet-elegant arrangements and guitar textures.
Feb 15: Calvin and Hobbes’ Bill Watterson Returns with The Mysteries
For his first major work since 1995, Bill Watterson teams up with caricaturist John Kascht to produce “a fable for grown-ups.”
Feb 21: 36 of the Best Movies Currently Streaming on Hoopla
And all you need to watch them is a library card.
Feb 22: Bandcamp Now Supports Playlists
The functionality, which is still in its early stages, is only available in Bandcamp’s mobile app.
Feb 27: “Horizons” by ISON (Music Video)
The video’s stunning natural imagery is quite fitting for the song’s dramatic arrangements.
Here’s everything I’ve posted on Opus in February 2023.
If you’d like to support my blogging efforts, then consider becoming a paid subscriber today for just $5/month or $50/year. Paid subscribers get access to special bonuses, including monthly playlists, podcast episodes, and early access to some content.