May 2018
May is Bike Month, and SLUG continues to celebrate it in our Sixth Annual Bike Issue. SLUG illustrator Andrew Colin Beck conveys our wonderment with the possibilities that bicycles and cycling offer. With color and near psychedelia, Beck’s style has us pumped to feel like we’re riding on clouds in the sky. You can find more of Beck’s work at andrewcolinbeck.com.
Film Review: Lean on Pete
Lean on Pete’s initial imagery, that of a boy and his horse trekking across the desert, plays into the romanticized conception of an America that doesn’t exist now and probably never did. … read more
Review: Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
Bloodlight and Bami pulls back the curtain and gives us the fly-on-the-wall cinema verité approach—this is a portrait of the artist, not just of Jones but of the artist as identity. … read more
Film Review: Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs is set in the not-too-distant future Japan. The overpopulation of sickly canines has become virtually unbearable. Rather than seeking a cure for the illnesses, the ghastly mayor banishes all dogs to Trash Island, and that includes his nephew Atari’s pet, Spots (voiced by Liev Schreiber). … read more
Film Review: You Were Never Really Here
Along with Thomas Townend’s captivating cinematography that enters a realm of gorgeous chaos, Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here delivers a tumultuous story with a less-is-more sensibility. … read more
Beer of the Month: Adventures in IPA India Pale Ale
Surrounded by myriad outdoor-adventure destinations, Talisman Brewing Company heeds the natural call to provide crisp, refreshing beverages, perfectly paired to aid in your adventure. Recently, they released a new series of brews called Adventures in IPA. … read more
Local Music Reviews May 2018
May reviews of local artists such as Cardboard Club, Salt Palace and more as the month goes on.
National Music Reviews May 2018
Reviews of artists such as Scott Gordon, Black Moth Super Rainbow and more throughout the month.
Contributor Limelight: Traci Grant
With a slew of intensive SLUG Production Day copy editing sessions under her belt to boot, we are proud of Traci Grant’s stunning work at SLUG! … read more
