Jordana Still Records Her Premonitions In Her Bedroom

Jordana Still Records Her Premonitions In Her Bedroom
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I am honored to present my interview with the priestess of nostalgic new-wave pop; in which we discuss intuitions, imposter syndrome and the idiosyncrasies of love and life.  … read more

Local Review: Jwalking — Demo 2024

Local Review: Jwalking — Demo 2024
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Jwalking’s debut EP is a mere three tracks long but I think it could very well prove to be the first in a long series of scrumptiously sulky albums. … read more

Lauren Mayberry @ Soundwell 01.31.25

Lauren Mayberry @ Soundwell 01.31.25
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Mayberry’s performance was well-received, with the audience experiencing a mix of her album live and her signature energy. … read more

The Sexy, Surreal Spanish Soap Opera of Rains Over Babel

The Sexy, Surreal Spanish Soap Opera of Rains Over Babel
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So throw back your “elixir of life” and let the music take you as you’re dragged down into the blacklight purgatory of Rains Over Babel. … read more

 
 
Max Walker Silverman Paints a Portrait of Loss and Hope in Rebuilding 

Max Walker Silverman Paints a Portrait of Loss and Hope...
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While Rebuilding was chosen as an official festival selection long before the California wildfires turned the Pacific Palisades and Altadena to cinders, the connection is hard to shake. … read more

Focus On Cinematography: Jimpa and Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)

Focus On Cinematography: Jimpa and Sunfish (& Other Stories on...
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Cinematographers Matthew Chuang and Marcus T. Patterson are two of the many gifted cinematographers whose work has been showcased this year. … read more

Deaf President Now! Highlights The Difference Between Hearing and Listening

Deaf President Now! Highlights The Difference Between Hearing and Listening
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More than 35 years after the protests, Deaf President Now! aims to ensure that this story is recognized as a major civil rights milestone. … read more

Film Review: You’re Cordially Invited

Film Review: You’re Cordially Invited
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You’re Cordially Invited is a straight-to-streaming film that’s pleasant enough to be worth watching once, but it’s at best an utterly disposable comedy. … read more

Review: FKA twigs — Eusexua

Review: FKA twigs — Eusexua
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Eusexua may never capture the masses, or enter the cultural lexicon deeply enough to become the cornerstone of a failed historic US presidential campaign. … read more

Sophie Brooks Explores The Ties That Bind In Oh, Hi!

Sophie Brooks Explores The Ties That Bind In Oh, Hi!
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Oh, Hi! is a smart and unpredictable collision between 500 Days of Summer and Misery that is a surprisingly honest yet deeply insane breath of fresh air. … read more

Jordan Michael Blake: Mormonism, Self Reflection and Delta Safety Videos

Jordan Michael Blake: Mormonism, Self Reflection and Delta Safety Videos
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Jordan Michael Blake is a writer, director and founder of a spoof Taco Bell Film Festival (not at all sponsored by the actual chain). His short animated film Paradise Man (ii) is currently at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in the Animated Short Film Program. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Midnight Short Film Program

Sundance Film Review: Midnight Short Film Program
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Sundance 2025 Midnight Shorts has the perfect fix for those looking for a creepy good time in a bite-size treat. … read more