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A 2.5-hour horror movie that warrants its run time, director David Prior's late-night chiller is an effective marriage of a murder mystery procedural and lore resembling something you would read on a creepypasta forum. This is an unsettling slow burner, a deliberately paced descent into cosmic madness and a wonderful instance of big, ambitious fantasy horror that seemingly came out of nowhere. Watch alone, at night, for maximum effect.
This documentary is a treasure trove of footage for fans of DIY punk icon Jeff Rosenstock and his myriad projects, but Bomb the Music Industry! specifically. Rosenstock is famous in the scene as a pioneer of the pay-what-you-want model of the online music marketplace, and for his resolute dedication to curating his music career as a refuge for community rather than a business. This is worth a watch for anyone interested in the story of a musician who holds his moral values regarding capitalizing on making music so profoundly that he altered the face of the digital age of music consumption.
Joe Pera exists in a very particular space of the comedy world. Sporting a disarmingly ordinary demeanor coupled with his deadpan, sheepish manner of speaking, this show sees him attempting to speak to the audience about a slew of topics – iron; breakfast; the "Rat Wars" of Alberta, Canada – typically before getting sidetracked by various influences and characters from his personal life. It walks a fine line between the innocuously wholesome and uncanny absurdity. Episodes average about 10 minutes and are therefore worth a glance for the curious. Mileage may vary, but personally, Joe is something of a new best friend.
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