Film Review: Aftersun

Posted on November 21, 2022 (November 21, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Aftersun springs you back into adolescence as you watch Sophie navigate her environment, interact with big kids and experience the world from one vacation activity to the next.

Behind the soft cinematography and melancholic pace of Aftersun—director Charlotte Wells’ feature debut—is a heart wrenching tale of a father-daughter vacation. … read more

Film Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

Posted on November 16, 2022 (November 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Del Toro and his co-director, veteran stop-motion artist Mark Gustafson (whose previous credits include A Claymation Easter and The PJs), are committed to giving us a gorgeous and stylistically innovative visual treat.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is an inspired labor of love, a dream project for the director that has been a long time in the making, and manages to stand out in a year that is overflowing with top-tier animated films. … read more

Review: Scout Gillett – no roof no floor

Posted on November 16, 2022 (November 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Gillett finds her spark on no roof no floor is by using the most personal instrument she has—her voice.

Scout Gillett = Sharon Van Etten + a slight Kate Bush … read more

Book Reviews: March 1992

Posted on March 1, 1992 (September 18, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Here are SLUG’s two literature picks for March of 1992. If anything, they sure aren’t boring. … read more

To Leslie, Thanks For Everything, Stephen Root

Posted on November 14, 2022 (November 11, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Wherever you may see or hear Stephen Root, his incomparable talent, presence, and his choice to gravitate toward great material continue to make him one of the most exciting and beloved character actors in the industry.

While you may not know the name Stephen Root off the top of your head, you’ve almost certainly seen him or heard his voice in multiple films or television series over the years. … read more

Shred Fest 2022 @ Liberty Park 11.05–06

Posted on November 10, 2022 (November 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Noah Rodarte going big for the crowd at Shred Fest '22. (Photo: Jovvany Villalobos)

Shred Fest 2022 won crowds over during its two-day rail jam and music festival experience, showing off stellar local and national talent on and off the slope. … read more

Review: Smut – How the Light Felt

Posted on November 10, 2022 (November 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Smut | How the Light Felt | Bayonet Records

Smut = Slow Pulp + Mazzy Star + Snail Mail … read more

Local Review: maximradar – Stella

Posted on December 15, 2022 (December 15, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

maximradar = Tears For Fears + Breathe … read more

Local Review: Ben Reneer – My Hands Were Stuck In My Pockets

Posted on November 9, 2022 (November 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Ben Reneer | My Hands Were Stuck in My Pockets | Rain No Rain

Ben Reneer = Novo Amor + Bahamas … read more

Film Review: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Posted on November 9, 2022 (November 8, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Whether Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is one of 2022’s hits rests largely on whether the film’s somber tone will lend itself to repeat viewings. … read more

Consolidated: Fighting The Evil System

Posted on March 1, 1992 (November 14, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

This is no rock n’ roll band. It’s a democratically executed forum of social and political transformation. Check out SLUG’s archived Consolidated column. … read more

Notes from the Industrial Underground: March 1992

Posted on March 1, 1992 (August 14, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Well kids, I’m back from hell with news from the frontline of the Industrial Revolution. Check out what this month’s underground has to say. … read more