I've spent a lot of time in the desert this summer as we navigate big life decisions. Las Vegas for a week and then almost directly to Bend, Oregon. I haven't had much time to update this blog. But here are a few summer hot takes:
Disclosure Day was the Temu Version of Arrival. ABSOLUTELY terrible movie. Spielberg's worst movie in my opinion. Meanwhile, The Odyssey lived up to the hype and more. Incredible movie experience. Instant Top 3 of all time. Reminds us why Nolan is the greatest to do it.
Saw The Strokes out at Red Rocks in Denver the night their new album dropped. I did not immediately love the album -- especially coming off what I would consider their best album since their debut in The New Abnormal. However, after weeks of listening to Reality Awaits consistently. And I mean CONSISTENTLY. I have to say, it's a MASTERPIECE. The band as evolved so much over the last 20+ years, but isn't that what art is all about, man? I think I went into the album wanting another New Abnormal, but what we got was something new, and it's really grown on me. I suggest starting with Lonely in The Future, Going to Babble On, and then Dine N' Dash (the ending is so good).
