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SXSW Film Festival: Animals

Posted on March 11, 2014 (August 22, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Still of Kim Shaw and David Dastmalchian in Animals

Sometimes a film or a work of art or a piece of music tries to tell you something, in a whisper, barely audible so you have lean in real close, and really listen. Other times it shouts what it wants to tell you from 3 feet away so that nobody could misunderstand or mishear it. I prefer the former. No need to shout, I’m a good listener, I can understand what you’re saying without hearing a word. Pandering to your audience is a good way to win awards, sure, but what I really want when I watch a movie is something that challenges the way I think and exist.
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SLUG SXSW 2014 Stats – Day One 03.11

Posted on March 12, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

It’s that time of year again, when SLUG Mag messes with Texas. Editor Angela Brown, Lead Designer Joshua Joye, Editorial Assistant Alexander Ortega and Digital Content Coordinator Cody Kirkland have stepped up to the plate to blast through all the bases at SXSW, with lists of all their daily happenings from shows, food carts, free booze and parties. Check back with SLUGMag.com every day to get the scoop on our batting average in Austin. … read more

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March Mayhem: Uinta Madness vs Capital City Skull Crushers and the Continued Battle of the Quad 03.08

Posted on March 12, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Men’s derby is not like your average roller derby. It’s filled with testosterone, power and, well, big hairy dudes. The jams are rougher, the hits are harder, and for me personally, the eye candy is better. When roller derby made its resurgence years ago, it was an all-female dominating sport. For the most part, it still is. But let’s be honest—we ladies couldn’t keep all the fun to ourselves. … read more

SLUG SXSW 2014 Stats – Day Two 03.12

Posted on March 13, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

SLUG Mag’s gotten to Second Base with SXSW. Our fearless team of SLUGgers saw their first full day of SXSW’s takeover of Austin, Texas. Read on to see each batter’s swings at shows, food and exclusive SX parties. … read more

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Bayside @ Club Sound 03.12 with Four Year Strong, Daylight, Mixtapes

Posted on March 14, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

To complement this warm spring weather, Bayside hit Club Sound this past Wednesday as part of a tour promoting their newest release, Cult, with a variety of supporting acts including Mixtapes, Daylight and Four Year Strong.Bayside absolutely destroyed the headline set, playing at least 20 songs from their 14-year-long portfolio. … read more

Riding the nuWave: Ballyhoo! On Crossing Through Genres and Decades

Posted on March 14, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Slinging soulful reggae punk jams since the nineties, Ballyhoo! have become pioneers in the alt rock scene. With their upbeat ‘tudes and tunes, the guys of Ballyhoo! make their jobs seem easy and fun when in reality, they deal with tough shit from fans and the music industry on a daily basis. … read more

SLUG SXSW 2014 Stats – Day Three 03.13

Posted on March 14, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Texas has three outs, and SLUG is back up to the plate for Day Three of SXSW. Our diligent team has been getting the skinny on Austin’s happenings during the SX takeover, and they’re each seeking out the most home-run shows to give one of them a “Thumbs Up” per day. … read more

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SXSW Film Festival: Leave The World Behind

Posted on March 14, 2014 (August 22, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Still from Leave The World Behind documentary

Leave The World Behind was one of the best electronic documentaries I’ve seen to date, as director Christian Larson excellently captured the emotional roller coaster that was Swedish House Mafia’s One Last Tour from the perspective of both the group and the fans. … read more

Tex Murphy: A Utah Original

Posted on March 14, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The main motivator for the return of Tex Murphy was for it to finally reach Jones’ vision for the games. “[My] dream was always to incorporate movie aspects into the gaming world. At the core, ours was always a game, but we also wanted to build it in such a way that real storytelling shines,” he says. … read more

SLUG SXSW 2014 Stats – Day Four 03.14

Posted on March 15, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Day Four of SXSW saw our SLUGgers hitting it out of the park and into “The Lake,” Austin Texas’ Colorado River for a boat cruise! … read more

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SLUG SXSW 2014 Stats – Day Five 03.15

Posted on March 16, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

It’s the homestretch for our SLUGgers out in Austin, Texas, and they hit a grand slam for their last push for show-seeing at SXSW. … read more

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SXSW Film Festival: The Winding Stream

Posted on March 17, 2014 (August 22, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Winding Stream is a documentary about the influential Carter family, a clan of musicians that helped shape country music for years to come. Johnny Cash shows up and gives some of the best bits, but it’s the music that really drew me in. Watching this film is a bit like going to a family party at Christmas, listening to your older relatives talk about ‘Nam and Nixon, little details about an old house, or an old car, relics of a not-so-distant past.
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