Buckle up, culture enthusiasts! Eden and Peter are back, and they're taking you on an interstellar journey to the haunting world of Solaris. But first, fasten your seatbelts for a whirlwind tour of their latest obsessions:

🎸 Peter's been headbanging to Nightwish's new album, "Yeserwynde" - but is it too bombastic? He's found solace in the gritty, aggressive sounds of Bay Area thrash legends, Exodus. Meanwhile, he's still spellbound by Sanderson's "Mistborn: The Final Empire."

🎮 Eden's been tilling the virtual soil in "Coral Island" and got their circuits buzzing with "Transformers One."

Now, prepare for liftoff as we orbit the main event: Stephen Soderbergh's 2002 adaptation of the sci-fi classic, "Solaris." This under-appreciated gem isn't just star-powered - it's a cosmic cocktail of masterful direction, stellar acting, and a soundtrack that'll echo in your mind long after the credits roll.

Join us as we dissect this thoughtful, riveting film that slipped under too many radars upon release. It's time to give "Solaris" the spotlight it deserves. Are you ready to explore the depths of this cinematic universe with us?

Tarkovsky's "Solaris" Divides Our Hosts!

Journey with us through the cosmos of pop culture in this week's episode of The Middle of Culture! Our hosts dive deep into the enigmatic world of Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 sci-fi classic, "Solaris." But before we blast off, strap in for our signature pop culture roundup:

- Diablo 4: Is it heaven or hell?

- Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn: Worth a re-read?

- New sonic landscapes from A Swarm of the Sun and Oceans of Slumber

- Eden's musical discoveries and galactic adventures in Star Wars Outlaws

Then, brace yourself for an interstellar debate! Our hosts go head-to-head over Tarkovsky's "Solaris":

🌟 Eden: "A transcendent masterpiece!"

😴 Peter: "A snoozefest in space!"

Is "Solaris" a mind-bending journey through human consciousness or a glacially-paced bore? Tune in as we navigate the vast expanse between "cinematic revelation" and "watching paint dry in zero gravity." Don't miss this cosmic clash of opinions on The Middle of Culture!

Get ready for an unexpected ride on this week's "The Middle of Culture"! Life threw us a curveball, but Eden and I rolled with the punches, delivering an episode packed with pop culture goodness.

First, we dive deep into our recent obsessions:

- Eden takes us on a journey through the grim darkness of Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader and the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Outlaws.

- Comic book fans, perk up your ears – Eden's got the latest scoop from the world of panels and speech bubbles.

- Meanwhile, I confess my rekindled love affair with Diablo IV and drop a beat with a rundown of the hottest metal releases you can't miss.

But wait, there's more! We cap off the show by dissecting the lifeblood of TV series – relationships. Which character dynamics elevated shows to new heights, and which ones made us reach for the remote? Tune in for our hot takes!