Archive
Toro y Moi and serpentwithfeet Elevate Brooklyn Mirage
My excitement for the show was reduced once I realized the opener, the talented and outspoken Chicago singer/rapper Noname, would not be appearing due to “personal reasons”. But this malaise was short-lived because it would be announced an hour later ...
Opinion | Mr. Trump Returns to Washington: Or, How Republicans Make a Mockery of the Rule of Law
Perpetrators returning to the scene of the crime is a familiar plot device in fiction, movies, and television. Last week, one-time reality TV star, Donald J. Trump, returned to the nation’s capital — site of the deadly January 6, 2021 ...
Pony Express: The Rehearsal, Episodes 1-3
Lars and Michael discuss The Rehearsal, Nathan Fielder’s latest tv show. In addition to recounting their favorite moments, they discuss the ethics of the show and what else the unpredictable Fielder has in store for viewers.
On Household Name, Momma Strive to Create a 21st Century Rock and Roll Fantasy
If there are two trends that have dominated contemporary indie rock over the past ten years or so, it’s wallowing and 90s nostalgia. These trends are interconnected – as I’ve written about before, the “sad boy” and “sad girl” aesthetic ...
A Look Back at Who Censored Roger Rabbit?
As far back as I can remember, one of my favorite films has been Who Framed Roger Rabbit? The VHS copy of the 1988 Disney (by way of Touchstone) film was screened many times in my childhood home. It’s a ...
Politics Express: 2022 Primary Recap
The Postrider‘s Politics Editor Lars Emerson and Editor-in-Chief Michael Lovito discuss 2022’s primaries for House, Senate, governor, and more. How did Trump’s endorsements do? Why did Democrats strategically boost some far-right candidates? And what major primaries remain that we’re watching? ...
The Bear is 2022’s Best Show That Should’ve Been a Movie
If you spend too much time on Twitter like I do, your introduction to The Bear was probably this screenshot of Jeremy Allen White playing Carmine “Carmy” Berzatto, accompanied by some form of text describing how attractive he is. You ...
Miracle Monday is a Lost Superman Classic
Let’s just get this right out of the way –-Superman isn’t boring. He’s far from it. But he is a character that benefits from a writer that cares. Elliot S! Maggin is definitely a Superman writer that cares (and yes, ...
Pony Express: Thor: Love and Thunder
Michael, Louis, and Alex discuss Thor: Love and Thunder, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Taika Waititi’s second crack at the God of Thunder.
Hoodie Allen Wants a Renaissance. But Are We Ready for It?
It’s been a long couple of years, and we’ve all changed a lot. In early 2020, I wrote a piece that carefully danced around the more problematic aspects of the “frat rap” genre, acknowledging both the genuine talent and unfortunate ...
Pony Express: Stranger Things Season 4
Michael and Lars talk about season 4 of Stranger Things. Is it Netflix’s best original show? Are the rapidly maturing actors still a good fit? Where does it fit in with the rest of the seasons? Tune in to find ...
Six Takeaways from June’s Primaries and Special Elections
In May, I provided my takeaways on the highest profile primaries of the month. If anything, June was an even busier month, featuring not only primaries but a handful of special elections that provided heartening results for both parties. We ...
My Musings on Something in the Water
The state of Virginia fumbling the ball on the Something in the Water Festival will be remembered as a major fumble in 5 years. The Festival brought over 24 million dollars in revenue to Virginia Beach. The women love Lucky ...
Nevada and the 21st Century Democratic Party
We’ve been waiting months for last month’s primaries in Nevada because we feel, and have been stressing for a while now, that Nevada is likely the most important state in the 2022 midterms. With the June 14 primaries now settled ...
Cha Cha Real Smooth is the Most Deceptively Toxic Movie of the Year
Cha Cha Real Smooth, the sophomore feature from the young, hyped up actor-writer-director Cooper Raiff, opens with Andrew, the lead character, at age 13, telling his mother that he’s in love. The problem? The object of his affections isn’t one ...
Politics Express: Pride Month and How to Be a Better Ally
The hosts of the With A Gay Twist podcast, Mason Dixon and Zachary Pen, join Postrider Politics Editor Lars Emerson to discuss Pride Month and allyship. They cover the history of Pride, corporate sponsorship of Pride, what Pride is all about, and ...
Moderate Republicans in Nevada Tend to Win. Unfortunately, There Aren’t Many Running Anymore
We’ve been waiting months for last week’s primaries in Nevada because we feel, and have been stressing for a while now, that Nevada is likely the most important state in the 2022 midterms. With the June 14 primaries now settled ...
Nevada’s Future Executive Suite Could Test Democracy
We’ve been waiting months for this week’s primaries in Nevada because we feel, and have been stressing for a while now, that Nevada is likely the most important state in the 2022 midterms. With the June 14 primaries now settled ...
Nevada’s Governor’s Race: A New Sheriff in Town?
We’ve been waiting months for this week’s primaries in Nevada because we feel, and have been stressing for a while now, that Nevada is likely the most important state in the 2022 midterms. With the June 14 primaries now settled ...
Nevada’s Congressional Gamble Will Hurt Democrats This Cycle
We’ve been waiting months for this week’s primaries in Nevada because we feel, and have been stressing for a while now, that Nevada is likely the most important state in the 2022 midterms. With the June 14 primaries now settled ...
My Musings on Game Six of the NBA Finals
Klay’s speech about the healing property of the Ocean. Jayson Tatum is playing confidently, thats good to see. The Celtics are on a barrage early. The fact that Draymond making one 3 is him on is a little funny… …but ...
Ozark, You Will Be Missed
It seems like it was just yesterday that I was watching Wendy’s extramarital lover, Gary, being thrown off a 50th floor balcony,shocking me when it body splattered in front of Marty Byrde as he is on the way to confort ...