Pullbox Issue 21

Listen:
Like black people and white dude on record cover, you can count on Japanese DJs digging through the crates to put together some funky mixes - turn up DJ Mitsu’s hyp mix and DJ Muro and DJ Nori’s Boiler Room session.

Read:
Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight screenplay is a joy to read and doesn’t quite feel as mechanical as some scripts can be. I’m still new to the screenwriting language, but QT’s script makes me feel, ‘why can’t all scripts be this much fun?’

Last year, I had a reading goal of 36 books, which grew to 50 books. After reaching the revised goal in less than six months, I decided to double down and go for 100 books. I ended up one short, so I’m scaling back slightly to 88 books. The ultimate  goal is to go for quality reads, so if you have them, then holler.


Watch:
Caved in and binged on Making a Murderer just so I can read up any “new developments.” Really interesting time for crime docu-series..The Jinx and apparently, there’s a French series called The Staircase, which is next on the cue if I’m able to track down.

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Off week

After 7-day holiday work shift, I did a daytrip in Chicago. The architecture biennial was amazing! Hoping to go again next time around. Check the Instagram for a few pics. Will be back again next week for the usual distractions.  

Pullbox Issue 20

 

Listen:
In case I haven't mentioned it, ID-Magazine's Slumber Session mixes are a go-to favorite when reading to fall asleep.

Read:
Gillian Flynn's The Grownup only leaves you wanting more of her twisted stories.

Watch:
The Man Behind the Throne - Had no idea that I have enjoyed the works of choreographer Vincent Patterson for the longest time. The documentary has a look at some of his seminal collaborations.

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Pullbox Issue 19

Listen:
Eclair Fifi never disappoints, her RA Podcast mix even has touch of 80s Freestyle, which is probably in my Top 3 sub-genres of music.

Read:
On the nightstand, The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, and Scoundrels and the History of American Comedy by Kliph Nesteroff

Watch:
It could be that I’m too familiar with the source material, but Netflix’s Jessica Jones is moving way too slow. But episode 4 did pick up the pace (on the once a week viewing).


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Pullbox Issue 18

Listen:
Chicago vs. Detroit in the house! Love the Boiler Room sessions.


Read:
Still slashing through Moby Dick after reading In the Heart of the Sea. Feel likes it’s a great capstone to my year of 100 books.

Watch:
Solid season twos: The Knick and Last Man on Earth. Will be bummed when holiday breaks take effect.
 

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