Abel Brainz Digest, Vol. 79 - August 2025
More Summer Heat,
Fake Fall feels like it came early this year. Let's get to it!
cool music stuff
Click HERE for the new Summer tunes in heavy rotation. (btw looking to pivot from Spotify since they're dancing with the devil and they don't care who knows it.)
cool improv stuff
The Chara Community Improv Retreat is happening!! I'm very excited and honored to be a part of the inaugural event! If you're interested in upcoming retreats, please email Rejini - rejinisamuel@gmail.com
cool movie stuff
I gave Grosse Pointe Blank another re-watch and it is still delightful. Amazing cast, the soundtrack is untouchable and the movie is littered with delightful moments. Enjoy, you handsome devils.
Sinners - Holy shit. Ryan Coogler made himself an American Classic. Already planning a rewatch for Halloween.
cool book stuff
Tapping the Source - It's a gritty surfing noir story and I highly recommend it. You might notice that it has a loose inspiration for this classic.
A Visit From The Goon Squad left a lot to be desired although I appreciate the different story telling style.
Currently reading:
The Wax Pack by Brad Balukjian
The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
One Day, Everyone Will Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad
another cool revisit
Back in 2013, I was very much into this BBC 1 DJ set (with strings!!) and it resurfaced again. Click HERE for the 50ish minute set.
more cool improv stuff
Maybe you heard - I'm looking at dates to start an improv gym. It would be multiple nights a week and you can show up as much or as little as you want for $50 a month. Scenes, and notes, and scenes, oh my! Please fill out THIS FORM if you're interested or email me any questions.
That wraps it up!
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Abel