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Film Review: Gaîa

Posted on June 22, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Gaîa is primarily a psychological horror and forgoes the traditions of cheap jump scares for unnerving substance that will stick with you.

If you’re looking for an excuse to jump and scream a lot and spill popcorn, move along—Gaîa is not the horror movie you’re looking for. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: film review, film reviews, Gaia

Film Review: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

Posted on June 21, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It chronicles a 70-plus-year career filled with spectacular highs and near-tragic lows.

Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It chronicles a 70-plus-year career filled with spectacular highs and near-tragic lows. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Rita Moreno

Premiere: (Eli)zabeth Owens – “Oversoon”

Posted on June 18, 2021 (January 3, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
(Eli)zabeth Owens | "Oversoon" | Grimalkin Records

SLUG is delighted to premiere “Oversoon,” the new single from (Eli)zabeth Owens’ upcoming album on Grimalkin Records, Knock Knock.  … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: (Eli)zabeth Owens, Grimalkin Records

Film Review: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

Posted on June 18, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is an obnoxious mess aimed at 12–14-year-old-boys watching it on a sleepover without their parents’ knowledge.

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is an obnoxious mess aimed at 12–14-year-old-boys watching it on a sleepover without their parents’ knowledge. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: film review, Morgan Freeman, Ryan Reynolds, Selma Hayek, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

The Sacred Resilience of Shea Freedom and the W.A.R. Gathering

Posted on June 17, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
On June 20, Shea Freedom's W.A.R. Gathering is bringing Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Voices to the Clubhouse on South Temple.

On June 20, Shea Freedom’s W.A.R. Gathering is bringing Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Voices to the Clubhouse on South Temple. … read more

Posted in: LGBTQ+, Music InterviewsTagged: LGBTQ+, Shea Freedom, TRANScend 101, W.A.R. Gathering

Film Review: Fatherhood

Posted on June 16, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Fatherhood tells the story of a man tasked with raising his daughter alone after his wife suddenly dies.

In Fatherhood, Kevin Hart plays Matt and is faced with raising his daughter alone when his wife dies the day after giving birth. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: fatherhood, film review, Kevin Hart

Film Review: Luca

Posted on June 17, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
While it may be playing at home, Luca's a movie that will make you feel like you’ve gone somewhere special and had a grand experience.

While it may be playing at home, Luca’s a movie that will make you feel like you’ve gone somewhere special and had a grand experience. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Enrico Casarosa, family film, Italy, Luca

Film Review: 12 Mighty Orphans

Posted on June 15, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
12 Mighty Orphans, which is based on a true story, seems almost foolproof. But it fumbles an awful lot on its way to the goalpost. 

12 Mighty Orphans, which is based on a true story, seems almost foolproof. But it fumbles an awful lot on its way to the goalpost.  … read more

Posted in: Film Reviews, LGBTQ+Tagged: 12 Mighty Orphans, 12 Productions, LGBTQ+, Santa Rita Film Co., Ty Roberts

Local Review: Mooninite – Lightworks

Posted on June 21, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Mooninite | Lightworks | Self-Released

Mooninite = Flying Lotus + Teebs + Nosaj Thing … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Local music reviews, Mooninite, Music Review

Local Review: No Shooting Friends, Joseph – Flicker

Posted on June 15, 2021 (August 22, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
No Shooting Friends, Joseph | Flicker | Self-Released

No Shooting Friends, Joseph = Rise Against + Sum 41 … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Joseph, Local music reviews, Music Review, No Shooting Friends

Film Review: Infinite

Posted on June 14, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Infinite is clearly hoping to be a mind-bending action spectacular, but will be remembered as one of 2021's worst movies.

Infinite is clearly hoping to be a mind-bending action spectacular, but will be remembered as one of 2021’s worst movies. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: film review, film reviews, infinite

Film Review: Skater Girl

Posted on June 11, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Skater Girl is a heartfelt film that takes the idea of someone pursuing a sports dream to the next level.

Skater Girl takes that desire to showcase people from different backgrounds reaching for the stars to a whole new level. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: film review, film reviews, skater girl
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