Opposable Thumbs (2023)| Matt Singer
Started with physical book. Finished on Audiobook. Really needed some pop culture journalism during a stressful time and this fit the bill. One of my bigger takeaways was how Siskel & Ebert’s rise and the proliferation of their banter as 20th century memes was due to their willingness to shake down major entertainment companies for money and for respect. They maintained ownership of their format, shopped it around multiple times, and kept committed to it until their health gave out. Respect.
The Pitt
This is my reason to have HBOMax for a month. Season 1 drew me into a binge phase and Season 2 has done the same. Yes, it’s probably one of the preachiest shows since The West Wing, but the format really allows for these case-of-the-week medical drama characters to reveal their humanity in a way that feels forced in other med-dramas I’ve seen like House M.D.
Donkey Kong Bananza
This Tempest Layer Zone is actually relatively challenging and has slowed down my progress. I’m really starting to get anxious about these bananas and fossils that are underneath water. The Elephant power doesn’t seem to suck up that liquid, so how do I get them? There’s been one I haven’t been able to get since the first Zone.