Nov 1: November 2023’s Best Streaming Titles: Jurassic Park, Edge of Tomorrow, Aliens, Scott Pilgrim
Dinosaurs, Tom Cruise, xenomorphs, Sex Bob-Omb, and more.
Nov 2: Portishead’s Roseland NYC Live Gets a 25th Anniversary Edition
Also, some reflections on the “attractive ugliness” of Portishead’s music.
Nov 3: My Cultural Diet, October 2023: Ahsoka, Lupin, Reservation Dogs, The Sixth Sense
A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.
Nov 3: “The Crush” by Epic45
The new single from nostalgist duo Ben Holton and Rob Glover has their customary moody beauty, but with a bit of an edge this time.
Nov 3: “Holly on the Bough” by Ronnie Martin
Ronnie Martin returns with another sleigh-load of synthesizer sounds for the Yuletide season.
Nov 6: Winks & Kisses (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) by Airiel (Review)
The Chicago shoegazers’ four-EP set, now featuring previously unreleased demos, is a shining example of shoegaze pop par excellence.
Nov 8: Tinylytics Is a Simple, Privacy-Focused Alternative to Google Analytics
I like having some idea of how Opus is doing. Tinylytics provides that in a simple, well-supported package.
Nov 9: Toho’s Latest Short Is a Classic Godzilla vs. Jet Jaguar Smackdown
The “man in suit” vs. “man in suit” action is pure tokusatsu joy.
Nov 10: The Expanse’s James S. A. Corey Returns with a New Space Opera Trilogy
Inspired by the biblical book of Daniel, The Mercy of Gods will be released next August.
Nov 10: Coyote vs. Acme is the Latest Film to be Shelved by Warner Brothers
The film — which is already done and earned some early praise — has been shelved for a tax write-off.
Nov 11: New Subscriber Playlist: “Ghost Ambient”
This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode provide a broad overview of Tor Lundvall’s shadowy musical world.
Nov 13: Your Website’s URLs Can and Should Be Beautiful
The key to making a beautiful URL is finding a balance between brevity and clarity.
Nov 14: Chobani Yogurt Goes Solarpunk
It may be a yogurt ad, but it’s still a future I wouldn’t mind living in.
Nov 21: MorZan, Live at the House of Blues
The ’90s Christian alternative music legends resurrect some of their classic material before a packed crowd.
Nov 23: Opus Premier: “Engrama (The Space Between Numbers Remix)” by GALÁN / VOGT
The Space Between Numbers deliver a haunting remix from Galán / Vogt’s 2021 album.
Nov 27: Anna Indiana Is a Glimpse Into Our Soulless AI Future
Anna Indiana’s “performance” leaves me with one simple question: Who really wants this?
Nov 28: Slowdive, Live at Roundhead Studios
A brief but beautiful four-song set from the shoegaze legends.
Nov 29: Building a Better Social Media Post with Semantic HTML
I’m trying to push back against an ongoing trend in web development to over-complicate… well… everything.
Nov 30: Review Roundup: Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One
Critics respond to the Big G’s latest incarnation.
Nov 30: 1993 Was a Really Fantastic Year for Music
1993 had a bumper crop of excellent releases; these are ten of my favorites.
Related: Opus’ full November 2023 archives.
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