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Film Review: The Dig

Posted on January 26, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Dig is a well-made film that has a lot going for it. If not for the ill-advised deviations, this could have easily been a minor classic.

The Dig is a well-made film that has a lot going for it. If not for the ill-advised deviations, this could have easily been a minor classic. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Violation

Posted on February 1, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Violation Directors: Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli DM Films Premiere: 01.31, 10:00 p.m. Streaming on Shudder: 03.25 Content warning: This article address issues of sexual violence and assault. Please take that in advisement as you read and share it. Sometimes seeing something on screen that feels disturbingly real provides film with its only means to

“Own the Truth”: An Interview with Knocking’s Frida Kempff and Cecilia Milocco

Posted on January 29, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Knocking presents a war between Molly's (Cecilia Milocco) resilience and society's churn of normalized silencing.

Knocking presents a war between Molly’s (Cecilia Milocco) resilience and society’s churn of normalized silencing. … read more

Sundance Film Review: We’re All Going to the World’s Fair

Posted on January 31, 2021 (April 13, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

We’re All Going to the World’s Fair offers an ode to the internet's limitlessness, relishing in its complexity and its contradictions.

We’re All Going to the World’s Fair offers an ode to the internet’s limitlessness, relishing in its complexity and its contradictions. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Playing With Sharks

Posted on January 29, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Playing with Sharks is so much more than just the latest cash grab on the subject—it' s a loving tribute to an extraordinary person.

Playing with Sharks is so much more than just the latest cash grab on the subject—it’ s a loving tribute to an extraordinary person. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Prime Time

Posted on February 2, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Prime Time is simply an exceptionally well-crafted and engaging thriller that goes beyond language barriers.

Prime Time is simply an exceptionally well-crafted and engaging thriller that goes beyond language barriers. … read more

Sundance Film Review: One for the Road

Posted on January 28, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Baz Poonipiriya's One for the Road is not without its moments, but it's irritating, flashy and shallow beyond words,

Baz Poonipiriya’s One for the Road is not without its moments, but it’s irritating, flashy and shallow beyond words, … read more

Sundance Film Review: Hive

Posted on January 31, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Hive is a smack in the face that manages to be both devastating and inspiring, as well as profoundly moving.

Hive is a smack in the face that manages to be both devastating and inspiring, as well as profoundly moving. … read more

Film Review: The White Tiger

Posted on January 25, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Rao is a great presence as the master that Balram follows like a dog, and Chopra-Jonas lights up the screen with both her beauty and the sophistication of her character.

The White Tiger takes on an introspective look at greatness versus goodness and the vast differences between a prosperous life and spirit. … read more

Old Cuss Coffee Gives A Dang

Posted on January 26, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The creation of Old Cuss Coffee has eclectic beginnings, but it's owner Brent'Lee K Williams' touches that create the magic of Old Cuss.

Brent’Lee K Williams’ eclectic touches make Old Cuss Coffee truck a roving charm in our city that we’re happy to see stick around. … read more

Review: Rhye – Home

Posted on January 22, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Rhye | Home | eOne Last Gang

Rhye = Elder Island + Robin Thicke (The Evolution Of Robin Thicke era) … read more

Film Review: Herself

Posted on January 21, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Phyllida Lloyd's Herself is a beautiful, sensitive and life-affirming movie that comes with my highest possible recommendation.

Phyllida Lloyd’s Herself is a beautiful, sensitive and life-affirming movie that comes with my highest possible recommendation. … read more