Samples! We Got Samples! – YouTube Clip(s) of the Month
Three ear-opening videos that capture the intricate musical collages of Public Enemy, the Beasties, and Madvillain.
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My Favorite Films of 2020
Once again, I’ve sifted through tons of flicks I saw this year to present the ten that I enjoyed the most. A crazy batch for a crazy year.
Popwell’s Pandemic Flick Picks
Inspired by Dash Rabbit’s piece, here’s another handful of films to spice up your lockdown, from an Indian crime epic to a zippy pop satire.
Revisiting Four Forgotten, Ill-Conceived Ad Campaigns
Advertising can be hit and miss, and few ad campaigns have missed more wildly than these four all-but-forgotten bits of marketing madness.
Lost Gems: Five 70s Records You Can’t Stream
From funky Lee Majors tunes to robotic East German electronic experimentation, here are five classic records from the 70s that you can’t stream at home.
Paps Papwell’s 3-Dot Hot Takes: COVID-19 Edition
Paps Papwell is out of rehab, rested, and ready for some hot takes on sports…or whatever it is they’re showing on ESPN these days.
Rutherford B. Hayes’ Adventures in Bootblacking
A stirring depiction of a little-known nugget of American history, with just a hint of complete nonsense thrown in for good measure.
My Favorite Films of 2019
Here are the best flicks I saw in 2019, although only two of them actually came out in 2019…
My Favorite Films of the Decade
So here are my favorite ten movies of the past ten years, featuring everything from post-apocalyptic trains to vampire roommates in New Zealand.
Heists & More! | My Movie Diary
A couple of heist flicks highlight this entry, including a big-budget modern one and a low-budget flick from 1950. Guess which one’s better?