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  • Robocop: Rogue City – I’d Buy That for a Dollar (But Not Much More)

    Robocop: Rogue City tries to bring the grit and camp of the 1987 sci-fi classic into a modern shooter. While Peter Weller’s return and some satisfying gunplay keep things on life support, clunky pacing, uninspired side quests, and technical hiccups leave this PS5 title feeling more like a bargain bin rental than a blockbuster.

  • The Shining – All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Horror Icon

    Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980) is a cold, calculated descent into madness. From Jack Nicholson’s unhinged performance to the Overlook Hotel’s eerie presence, it remains one of the most unsettling and influential horror films ever made.

  • Your Reality – Dan Salvato

    Your Reality from Doki Doki Literature Club is a deceptively sweet heartbreak—where love, longing, and fiction blur into something unforgettable.

  • Against All Odds – Phil Collins

    Phil Collins’ Against All Odds is a power ballad for the ages—heartache, longing, and a glimmer of acceptance all wrapped in that iconic 80s sound.

  • God for the Godless: What Place Does Religious Music Have Today?

    Drawn to gospel without believing in God, I explored three spiritual albums from Tyler Childers, Johnny Cash, and B.B. King. What I found wasn’t faith—but it might have been something holier.

  • Alien – In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream

    Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) fuses horror and sci-fi into a slow-burn nightmare of isolation, capitalism, and survival. With unforgettable design, iconic performances, and dread that seeps into your bones, it remains one of the greatest horror films ever made.

  • Dark Souls (Day 7 Finale) – A Painted World and the End of the Line

    The Painted World, the worst boss in the series, and the iconic final duel: Meep Geese wraps his Dark Souls journey with fire, falls, and parries. From Priscilla to Bed of Chaos to Gwyn himself, the first leg of the Race to Git Gud comes to a fiery close.

  • Sunshine Superman – Donovan

    Donovan’s Sunshine Superman is a colorful snapshot of the 60s—psychedelic guitars, playful lyricism, and carefree love wrapped in paisley and groove.

  • Stoned at the Nail Salon – Lorde

    Lorde’s Stoned at the Nail Salon captures the bittersweet balance of nostalgia and adulthood, mixing dreamlike soundscapes with sharp self-reflection.

  • Fast Car — Tracy Chapman vs. Luke Combs

    Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car is stripped-down perfection: raw, weary, and filled with both hope and despair. Luke Combs’ 2023 cover leans into country twang, pouring his heart into a faithful tribute. In this edition of Chillers – Cover Up, we look at two versions of one of the most powerful songs of the last 40…