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Bold & Beautiful – SLUG LGBTQ+: Lux Saint Diamond

Posted on February 25, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
For Lux Saint Diamond, who has been performing since they were 19, drag is healing, strength and individuality.

For Lux Saint Diamond, who has been performing since they were 19, drag is healing, strength and individuality. … read more

Posted in: Art and Fashion, Bold & Beautiful, Fashion, LGBTQ+Tagged: Bold & Beautiful, drag, LGBTQ+

Local Review: Red Desert Ensemble – CHOROCHRONOS

Posted on February 24, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Red Desert Ensemble | CHOROCHRONOS | Infrequent Seams

Red Desert Ensemble = Michael Pisaro + Sarah Hennies … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: CHOROCHRONOS, Red Desert Ensemble

Review: Katy Kirby – Cool Dry Place

Posted on February 23, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Katy Kirby = Lomelda + Julia Jacklin

Through indie-rock and folk-informed songwriting, Katy Kirby offers up the heart on her sleeve and one hell of a debut. … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Cool Dry Place, Katy Kirby, Keeled Scales

A Tiny Ripple of Hope Brings A Story of Love and Sacrifice to Slamdance

Posted on February 22, 2021 (July 27, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Man and child in a still from A Tiny Ripple Of Hope documentary

A Tiny Ripple of Hope is a powerful and emotional new documentary which premiered at the 2021 Slamdance Film Festival. … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: A Tiny Ripple of Hope, Jahmal Cole, Jason Polevoi, My Block, My City, My Hood, One City Films

Film Review: I Care A Lot

Posted on February 23, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
I Care A Lot is a gleefully wicked ride that has remarkable chutzpah and deftly zigs every time you think it's going to zag.

I Care A Lot is a gleefully wicked ride that has remarkable chutzpah and deftly zigs every time you think it’s going to zag. … read more

Posted in: Film Reviews, LGBTQ+Tagged: film review, LGBTQ+, Netflix

Dickinson: Season Two Has Fun Taking Poetic License With Its Historical Setting 

Posted on February 19, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Dickinson’s playful tone not only lends itself to great comedy, but allows for some interesting commentary on modern issues, including Emily dealing with her romantic attraction to Sue, as well as her battle to be a recognized writer.

If you like period costume dramas, then Dickinson, might be just the show for you—but it’s certainly not the one you’re expecting it to be … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: Dickinson, finn jones, hailee steinfield, pico alexander, toby huss

Film Review: Flora & Ulysses

Posted on February 22, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Flora & Ulysses isn’t going on a best-of-the-year list, but it’s a welcome family film that adults will even enjoy watching on their own.

Flora & Ulysses isn’t going on a best-of-the-year list, but it’s a welcome family film that adults will even enjoy watching on their own. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: family film, film reviews

Review: Goat Girl – On All Fours

Posted on February 19, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Goat Girl | On All Fours | Rough Trade Records

Goat Girl = Crumb x Hinds + Tame Impala … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: goat girl, on all fours

It’s not a gallery: The Valentine’s Exhibit

Posted on February 17, 2021 (July 27, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
It's not a gallery Valentine's Exhibit poster (black and white) 

The artwork, lighting and steady house music provided a fluid and inviting atmosphere for the It’s not a gallery space.  … read more

Posted in: ArtTagged: Its not a gallery

Slamdance Film Review: After America

Posted on February 15, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Starring real-life criminal justice deescalation workers, After America is so becoming of its drab setting it is barely memorable.

Starring real-life criminal justice deescalation workers, After America is so becoming of its drab setting it is barely memorable. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: After America, Dan Fox, Daniel Niese, film review, Jake Yuzna, narrative films, Slamdance 2021, Yvone Freese

Local Review: Deathblow – Insect Politics

Posted on February 16, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Deathblow | Insect Politics | Sewer Mouth Records

Deathblow = Exodus + Municipal Waste + Slayer … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Deathblow, Insect Politics

Film Review: Willy’s Wonderland

Posted on February 17, 2021 (September 13, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Still of Emily Tosta and Nicolas Cage in Willy's Wonderland

Willy’s Wonderland is not unwatchable, but it’s not even the best new Nicolas Cage movie I’ve seen in the past three weeks. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Kevin Lewis, Nicolas cage, Ric Reitz, Saturn Films
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