Their debut is also fantastic. Everything’s a bit less refined on this one. But I think this is actually adding character and makes the album more interesting.
🎧 Storm of the Light’s Bane – Dissection
I’m listening to Dissection a lot currently. This was an important album in my teenage years. And it still holds up! It’s killer front to back and absolutely deserves its status as “a classic”.
🎬 Halloween 2

Interesting that this sequel starts immediately where part one ended and continues the very same night. And I think this was good. It’s a bit much with Michael Myers’ invincibility, and not as good as the first part, but other than that, solid slasher territory.
🎬 The French Dispatch

This is quite a trip! As usual for Wes Anderson, this has lovingly made sets and scenes, is funny, fast-paced and has an all-star cast. I definitely enjoyed it – but it was a little too much on the first watch. There’s just so much detail and complexity in the individual episodes – and even single shots – that my concentration was draining rather quickly. I probably want to watch this a few more times. And in slow-motion. And I don’t know if that’s good or bad – or what my final verdict would be. Talking about this movie afterwards was definitely a lot of fun. I say: go watch it!
Song Exploder
• Hrishikesh Hirway
Hans Zimmer - Dune
The movie Dune was released on October 21. It's the most recent adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic science fiction novel from 1965. The film was directed by Denis Villeneuve, and the score was written by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. Hans Zimmer has scored over 200 films, been nominated for Oscars eleven times. He and Denis Villeneuve first worked together on the film Blade Runner 2049. Dune tells the story of the Atreides family as they relocate from their home world to the desert planet Arrakis. When Hans Zimmer first started working on the music, he made what he calls a "sketchbook" – creating motifs and themes that might occur in the film. And in this episode, he takes us through the first sketch he did for Dune. It’s called "Paul's Dream."
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#241 – Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics
457: The World’s Greatest Conference Call
‘Focus’ With Bill Simmons and Wesley Morris
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and The New York Times’s Wesley Morris can convince anyone of anything after rewatching the 2015 comedy crime drama ‘Focus,’ starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
🎬 Friday the 13th Part 2

A series of uninspired kills and full of clichés. If you’re into (classic) horror movies (like me) this might still be an enjoyable watch. But it’s certainly not as good as the first part, and there are certainly better horror movies out there in general.
Radiolab
• WNYC Studios
Mixtape: Cassetternet
🎧 Your Time To Shine – Monolord
It’s rather Monolord’s time to shine. Because this might be their best output to date. All five songs are winners. There are plenty of great fuzzy riffs again. But the star might be those brilliant melodies.
🎧 An Unexpected Reality – Gatecreeper
🎧 Stellar – Der Weg einer Freiheit
In preparation for the upcoming concert I have been listening to this album quite a bit. It has atmosphere, melodies, is quiet, is loud, has plenty blast beats, and a great production. Stellar!
#240 – Neal Stephenson: Sci-Fi, Space, Aliens, AI, VR & the Future of Humanity
456: The Monitor Situation
‘Ransom’ With Bill Simmons and Van Lathan
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Van Lathan double the reward to $4 million after rewatching Ron Howard’s 1996 box office hit ‘Ransom,’ starring Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, and Gary Sinise. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#239 – Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth
#238 – Francis Collins: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Radiolab
• WNYC Studios
Mixtape: The Wandering Soul
📄 Apple Watch
I bought an Apple Watch. And I want it to replace my iPhone.