Consumption is at an all-time low. I suppose that could be a good thing. My time has been monopolized by work and socializing. The latter is certainly a good thing.

I could stand a few quiet evenings though.

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This month’s playlist:

Prey

My only complaint about this film is it wasn’t released in theaters. I almost did not watch Prey because it was direct-to-streaming. Thankfully, I was convinced otherwise and my low expectations were shattered. Prey deserves the big screen.

A vibrant premise that remains faithful to the spirit of the original Predator. I was delighted when I learned there was a Comanche dub. It’s the only version I’ve watched. Disappointed the higher-ups didn’t have the balls to let the director film all the performances in Comanche as he wished.

Into the Breach

This game’s reputation proceeds itself. It is well earned. Turn-based, tactical strategy games rarely click with me. I like the idea of them. But they quickly become too tedious for me. Into the Breach ameliorates this by limiting the number of turns per stage and by making each move feel like it has enormous consequence. Stressful, yes, at the start. But irresistibly addictive.

I haven’t played a game with such pure gameplay in a while.

Sonny Boy

I was aware of this series by name only. I hit play thanks only to a passing recommendation and a brief description of the premise I received at a bar.

One of the more inspiring animations I’ve seen this year. Imaginative visuals and abstract narrative. Take a high school drama and mash it with Lost, but with pocket universes, and you have an approximation of the flavor.

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This month I finally got around to scanning some film.