January 2019
ABOUT THE COVER: The endeavor of shepherding a film from its inception to a screening necessitates structure and community. Depicted in Gabriel F. Danilchik’s Super 8 camera is a little process, steps along the way that ardent filmmakers undertake to bring to life their filmic visions. Find more of Danilchik’s work at archangelimpressions.com.
Slamdance Festival 2019 – Markie in Milwaukee
This documentary follows Markie Wenzel, a transgender woman and former fundamentalist Baptist preacher, on her journey discovering her gender identity. It begins with her initial transition then, as the strain of rejection from church and family wear on her, the process of de-transitioning. … read more
Slamdance Film Festival 2019 – Boni Bonita
Boni Bonita was shot over three years and magnificently across three formats: Super 16, 16 mm and digital. “When writing this film, I always pictured it with a nostalgic look,” says Barosa. … read more
Dualist – A Film-Production Company Keeping Art in Artists’ Hands
Dualist produces small-budget, independent films nationwide. Wigham is the founder of Big Cartel, a tech company based in SLC that helps independent artists create websites to sell and market their merchandise. … read more
Mike Brown: Estate Sale!
I’ll be hitting up more of these estate sales in the future on my quest of having the ultimate Jazz shrine and some cat collectibles along the way. So if you see me there, keep your hands off the cat pillows—I call dibs. … read more
Beer of the Month: Ferda
A tall 16-oz. aluminum can showcases Ferda’s sleek label design with the classy moniker T. F. Brewing. The proper glassware is a slam dunk. … read more
Snow Photo Feature: Spencer Shubert
Quite literally Spencer’s first rodeo—of the day. … read more
January Local Music Reviews 2019
January reviews of fresh releases from locals like Fat Candice, Whisperhawk, Sex Room and more!
Aquaman
Aquaman is fun, but as I’ve said in the past, you have to modify your brain to sleep mode and enjoy the silliness, as it can be preposterously idiotic at others. No one walking into the theater should expect anything more than underwater soldiers riding sharks, seahorses and whales while engaged in heavy combat. … read more
Contributor Limelight – Bianca Velasquez
In July 2018, Bianca Velasquez joined SLUG’s ranks as Editorial Assistant. She principally helps to coordinate and organize editorial coverage with a go-getter spirit. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Shylio Sweat
Coincidentally, Shylio Sweat, Jerome Farrell and I ended up in Richfield on the same weekend. While showing them my old “spots,” we went to the now-closed Kmart to check out the old loading dock. … read more
January National Music Reviews 2019
Reviews of releases from artists like FIDLAR, Sharon Van Etten, Sneaks and others as the month goes on.
