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  • Movie Review: “Oppenheimer” (Christopher Nolan, USA 2023)

    Movie Review: “Oppenheimer” (Christopher Nolan, USA 2023)

    Christopher Nolan takes on the well-trod ground of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life to draw an unmentioned parallel to the current-day discussion of artificial intelligence. In so doing, he creates a very competently made and ultimately frustratingly flawed film. The parallel to current artificial intelligence discussion is a parallel that makes a lot of sense. It’s…

  • “Seize the Night” by Meat Loaf

    “Seize the Night” by Meat Loaf

    The lone break in the Steinman-written ending of so-called Bat out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose is the dramatic power ballad “What about Love,” featuring co-lead vocals by Patti Russo. It’s perhaps the most nakedly Steinman-copying song on the album, but it actually does a decent job. It’s a dramatic power ballad that…

  • “If It Ain’t Broke Break It” by Meat Loaf

    “If It Ain’t Broke Break It” by Meat Loaf

    After “In the Land of the Pig, the Butcher Is King,” Meat Loaf follows up with a forgettable little interlude named “Monstro” and then “Alive,” which is another strong bit of power pop balladry that’s a bit heavier and a bit less dramatic than the others but works really well. It wouldn’t sound terribly out…