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Local Review: The Gontiks – _._

Posted on May 5, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The Gontiks | _._ | Self-Released

The Gontiks = Flume + Washed Out … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: _._, The Gontiks

Local Review: Jomudesi – Ancient Guides

Posted on April 29, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Jomudesi | Ancient Guides | Self-Released

Jomudesi = Brainwaltzera + Aphex Twin … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Ancient Guides, Jomudesi

Film Review: Bad Education

Posted on April 28, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Regardless of where or how it is presented to audiences, Cory Finley's new film Bad Education gets straight A's all around.

Regardless of where or how it is presented to audiences, Cory Finley’s new film Bad Education gets straight A’s all around. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Automatik, Bad Education, Cory Finley, HBO, Hugh Jackman, Mike Makowsky

Creature Feature: Chris Tall

Posted on April 24, 2020 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
"I’ve made some incredible friends, experienced a world I had no idea about [and] grew more confident. It’s done wonders for my mental health and given me a space to be me," says Chris Tall, this month's Creature Feature.

This edition of Creature Feature stars, Chris Tall, a handsome Drag King who’s been a forerunner of the male drag scene in Utah the past several years. … read more

Posted in: Art and Fashion, Fashion, LGBTQ+Tagged: Chris Tall, creature feature, LGBTQ+

Series Review: The Eddy

Posted on April 27, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The Eddy is a great night spot where you can hang out with charismatic characters, listen to some smooth jazz and have an unforgettable time.

The Eddy is a great night spot where you can hang out with charismatic characters, listen to some smooth jazz and have an unforgettable time. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Atlantique Productions, Fifty Fathoms, Jack Thorne, Netflix, The Eddy

Pandemic Arcade: Psychic Graveyard Premieres Music Video for Their New Single, “Is There a Hotline?”

Posted on April 24, 2020 (May 30, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Pyschic Graveyard release their new album, A Bluebird Vacation, through Deathbomb Arc on May 22.

Today, SLUG is thrilled to premiere the music video for “Is There a Hotline?,” the new single from noise-rock outfit Psychic Graveyard. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Deathbomb Arc, Psychic Graveyard

Film Review: The Willoughbys

Posted on April 20, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The Willoughys has all of the right ingredients to become a minor classic, making for a hugely satisfying and diverting family film.

The Willoughys has all of the right ingredients to become a minor classic, making for a hugely satisfying and diverting family film. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Bron Animation, Kris Pearn, Netflix, The Willoughbys

Film Review: Extraction

Posted on April 22, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Extraction isn’t quite as deep as it wants you to think it is, but it is certainly a better-than-average action thriller with some actual surprises and engaging situations.

Extraction isn’t quite as deep as it wants you to think it is, but it is certainly a better-than-average action thriller with some actual surprises and engaging situations. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Extraction, Sam Hargrave

Film Review: Sergio

Posted on April 17, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Sergio, Netflix's new biopic about the UN diplomat Sérgio Vieira de Mello isn’t a bad film, but it’s hardly the movie that its subject deserved.

Sergio, Netflix’s new biopic about the UN diplomat Sérgio Vieira de Mello isn’t a bad film, but it’s hardly the movie that its subject deserved. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Ana de Armas, Black Rabbit Media, Greg Barker, Netflix, Sergio, Sérgio Vieira de Mello, Wagner Moura

Book Review: Fallible

Posted on April 17, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Fallible is a profoundly personal narrative on the ails of an industry and culture with respect to the experienced intersections of its author.

Fallible is a profoundly personal narrative on the ails of an industry and culture with respect to the experienced intersections of its author. … read more

Posted in: Book ReviewsTagged: Black Rose Writing, Book Review, Fallible, Kyle Bradford Jones, Mental Health, Personal Narrative

Book Review: Verge

Posted on April 14, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The stories within Lidia Yuknavitch's Verge create a subdermal web with motifs of feminism, middle-class imposter syndrome, isolation and more.

The stories within Lidia Yuknavitch’s Verge create a subdermal web with motifs of feminism, middle-class imposter syndrome, isolation and more. … read more

Posted in: Book ReviewsTagged: Book Review, Feminism, Lidia Yuknavitch, Short Story, Verge

Born Ruffians’ Luke Lalonde Talks Quarantine, Infomercials and JUICE

Posted on April 14, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Born Ruffians released their new album, JUICE, on April 3.

Born Ruffians’ frontman Luke Lalonde sits down with SLUG to talk about the release of the band’s new album, JUICE, and his favorite infomericals. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Born Ruffians, Juice, Yep Roc Records
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