Opus Digest: October 2024
Highlighting some of the best stuff posted on Opus last month.
Oct 1: October 2024’s Best Streaming Titles: Edward Scissorhands, Lawrence of Arabia, Ranma ½, Conan the Barbarian
Tim Burton’s gothic comedy, David Lean’s epic, revamped classic anime, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s sword and sorcery, and more.
Oct 3: My Cultural Diet (September 2024): The Cure, The Crow, Django Unchained, Rebel Ridge
A quick rundown of last month’s cultural experiences.
Oct 4: “Can You Feel the Wind?” by Bell Monks
The latest from Wayside & Woodland Recordings exemplifies the label’s unique aesthetic.
Oct 14: 12 More of My Favorite Songs by The Cure
To celebrate the release of The Cure’s first album in sixteen years, here are some highlights from their legendary catalog.
Oct 16: Bungie’s Oni Took an Innovative Approach to Melee Combat
Released in 2001, one of Bungie’s least-known games is still light years ahead of many modern games in one vital aspect.
Oct 16: A Tribute to Classic Anime Featuring The Transformers’ Arcee
The short is a delightful riff on Gainax’s classic “Daicon IV” short.
Oct 18: Add Netflix’s Arcane to Your Home Video Collection
Several 4K/Blu-ray editions of the acclaimed animated series are already available to order.
Oct 22: Watch the Trailer for Fan Film Dr Who Meets The Scorpion
The upcoming fan film seeks to recapture the vibe of classic Doctor Who series from the ’70s and ’80s.
Oct 23: New Subscriber Playlist: “October Harvest”
This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode represent a cornucopia of exciting new music.
Oct 23: Return to the Office with This Teaser for Severance’s Second Season
Lumon Industries will reopen its doors in January.
Oct 23: Original Soundtrack by ASC (Review)
James Clements exchanges his trademark drum n’ bass for atmospherics piano-based instrumentals, with sublime results.
Oct 24: My Cure-Related Playlists and Podcast Episodes Are Unlocked
I’ve published several Cure-related playlists and podcasts for Opus subscribers, and now they’re publicly available.
Oct 25: “Older and Free” by Denison Witmer
The singer/songwriter’s latest single was inspired by his love of nature and getting lost in his thoughts while hiking.
Oct 25: Lincoln’s Lonely Winters
My friend’s new band hearkens back to ’90s college rock, but with some Midwestern soul.
Oct 28: The Cure’s Albums, Ranked
The Cure has established one of the most iconic and influential catalogs of music in the annals of alternative, goth, and post-punk.
Oct 28: “The Healing Site” by vidnaObmana
An upcoming compilation from Zoharum collects the ambient composer’s unreleased and hard-to-find material.
Oct 28: Donald Trump Paved the Way for Tony Hinchcliffe’s Racist Jokes
It’s hard to be shocked by Hinchcliffe’s jokes considering who they were in service to.
Oct 29: We Should All Start Using RSS
Cory Doctorow’s recent column highlights the benefits of an “ancient” internet technology.
Related: Opus’ full October 2024 archives.
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