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randomly picked @thorazos.bsky.social's VISION off the shelf at the public library a week ago, and it's just incredible. a devastating meditation on self-image and parasocial relationships. one of the most moving graphic novels I've ever read 🪞

quite tired of hearing movie characters declare they "deserve more" when pondering relationships. they surely deserve more... from their own writers. please come up with better dialogue. (THE INVITE is mid as hell.)

increased dialogue about media preservation in the last week, for good reason. not that I emphatically endorse splurging on physical items atm, but I'd still recommend starting a collection over paying for subscription services. recent additions to my own from the VS and B&N Criterion sales:

not only is the new Phoebe Bridgers track godawful, but her team also steals the music video aesthetic from Albert Birney

finally finished act three of SILKSONG early this morning to the ambient sound of heavy rain outside. an overwhelming experience. 🪡 unparalleled art direction, sound, and scope undone by intermittently baffling game design decisions. let us never speak of the Old Hearts quest again. pure hell, lol

kind of obsessed with this scene in Mike Figgis' LIEBESTRAUM

I've been watching a number of '90s movies lately, so it seems appropriate to recognize THE CABLE GUY's 30th theatrical anniversary today. here's a substantial piece I wrote on the formative black comedy for its 25th at the tail-end of @tonemadison.bsky.social's streaming coverage era:

Retreading the information superhighway: "The Cable Guy" at 25 – Tone MadisonBen Stiller's densely divisive cult film is a satirical commentary on Gen-X media culture, but it has now become a memorable cultural moment in itself. ️tonemadison.com

in the game, BlueMountain paints Christian (note the name) as "a shopping mall of evil." the same could be said of America itself. great piece from @iantothemax.bsky.social, who knows that Suda and company don't miss

BUB, ITHACA, and PROVE YOU'RE HUMAN looked incredible in this evening's @dayofthedevs.org showcase. also loved Mike Boxleiter's ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT reference during the LAZY RIVER preview. all wishlisted

Day Of The Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2026YouTube video by Day of the Devswww.youtube.com

check out the sidewalk-chalked alligator on Rutledge St between Rogers and S Thornton 🐊

this game's escalating pitfall design is kind of ingenious. one of the funniest I've ever seen tykenn.itch.io/trees-hate-you

What did I even do to them bro | Trees Hate You (demo)YouTube video by LilAggy VODswww.youtube.com

recently finalized this Mills Folly Microcinema program at @artlitlab.bsky.social on Wed, June 10. v excited to have Canadian animator, filmmaker, installation artist, sound designer, professor (et al.) Emily Pelstring here in person! pls join us for a psychedelically profound evening. ✨

you should've been here to watch the regional premiere of CHRONOVISOR with Silas and me last night (thanks, JMK and Tone Glow: toneglow.substack.com/p/tone-glow-...)

50s-weather hiking with the fam last Thursday at Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve in Hallam, PA (today it's 86 and tomorrow it'll be 93)

Phillip Golub was kind to ship out an early copy of his record, PARTISAN SHIP, which isn't out until next Friday. the continuous 3/4-hour composition is intense microtonal bliss—restlessly innovative avant-nu-jazz with a rotating cast of peerless NYC players. riyl Anna Webber's Shimmer Wince

also, this week for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social, I previewed @giantjonesbrewing.bsky.social's special screening of Eisenstein's STRIKE with live score by Wonderporium tonight (April 30) at 8:00p. an event that anticipates International Workers Day activities tomorrow ✊

Experimental ensemble Wonderporium will play an original score for ‘Strike’ at Giant Jones as a lead-in to May DayGiant Jones Brewing aims to inspire community connection with its pro-worker 'Strike' screening.isthmus.com

talked / talking about the 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival again this week, so I thought I'd share my initial written post-assessment. also my first contribution to @isthmusmadison.bsky.social arts beat. thanks so much to everyone over there, especially Linda, for letting me work in some niche details

The 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival captivated committed crowdsAn impressive 61 of the 120 screenings sold out, reports the fest's director of operations, Ben Reiser.isthmus.com

Sarah Clausen performing a mesmerizing, multifaceted, multiphonic set at Communication last night

instead of splurging on artificially scarce plastic this RSD, I recommend supporting the two recent Tunefork Studios & Beirut Synth Center experimental music compilations. all proceeds go towards Beit Aam's humanitarian work for those displaced by Israeli attacks

Land 03 (أرض ٠٣): A compilation for the displaced in Lebanon, by Tunefork Studios32 track albumtuneforkstudios.bandcamp.com

title is true, but this new Eva Lawitts record deserves more than 20 Bandcamp supporters. :) riyl the Cardiacs extended universe, Emme Phyzema, Guerilla Toss, Every Kim Parcell

Challenging Music for Difficult People, by Stimmerman10 track albumstimmerman.bandcamp.com