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Sundance Film Review: In My Mother’s Skin

Posted on January 22, 2023 (January 22, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Image Courtesy of the Sundance Institute

The contrasts between the conflicts throughout In My Mother’s Skin stem from Dagatan’s ability to situate character dilemmas within a wider sphere of influence. … read more

Posted in: SundanceTagged: In My Mother's Skin, Kenneth Dagatan, Sundance Film Festival, sundance-2023

Film Review: Broker

Posted on January 12, 2023 (January 17, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Despite dealing with serious, morally murky and upsetting subjects, Broker presents it all with sweetness and irresistible charm.

Despite dealing with serious, morally murky and upsetting subjects, Broker presents it all with sweetness and irresistible charm. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Broker, Gang Dong-won, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Song kang Ho

Adura Onashile Brings Girl Power to the Screen

Posted on January 20, 2023 (January 20, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Director Adura Onashile talks to SLUG about her Sundance feature, Girl, and the power of drawing a story out of a film through accomplished actors. … read more

Posted in: SundanceTagged: Adura Onashile, Girl, Sundance Film Festival, sundance-2023, World Cinema Dramatic

Sundance Film Review: Sometimes I Think About Dying

Posted on January 25, 2023 (January 27, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Daisy Ridley adds a humanity that the script struggles to find, making Sometimes I Think About Dying is a dry and extremely frustrating experience.

Daisy Ridley adds a humanity that the script struggles to find, making Sometimes I Think About Dying a dry and extremely frustrating experience. … read more

Posted in: SundanceTagged: Rachel Lambert, Sometimes I Think About Dying, Sundance Film Festival, sundance-2023, US Dramatic

Sundance Film Review: Fancy Dance

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Asha Pruitt
Fancy Dance stands as both a cry for help for the victimized and missing and a defiant cry of strength from those who refuse to stop looking for them.

Fancy Dance stands as both a cry for help for the victimized and missing and a defiant cry of strength from those who refuse to stop looking for them. … read more

Posted in: SundanceTagged: Erica Tremblay, Fancy Dance, Sundance Film Festival, sundance-2023, US Dramatic

Review: poolblood – mole

Posted on January 13, 2023 (January 11, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
poolblood | mole | Next Door Records

poolblood = Lowertown + Anaïs Chantal + Swim Team … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Next Door Records, poolblood

Film Review: M3GAN

Posted on January 9, 2023 (January 9, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Knowingly a little goofy, new horror film M3GAN excavates its scares from the deepest, most plasticky recesses of the uncanny valley.

Knowingly a little goofy, new horror film M3GAN excavates its scares from the deepest, most plasticky recesses of the uncanny valley. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Blumhouse, Film Reveiws, M3GAN, Universal Pictures

Film Review: Dead Ringo

Posted on January 6, 2023 (January 6, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Photo courtesy of Red Sun Blue Moon Pictures

Using a combination of practical and visual effects, prosthetics and miniatures, Tim Boone infuses Dead Ringo with moody panache. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Dead Ringo, film review, Sundance, Tim Boone

Review: Guts Club – CLIFFS/WALLS

Posted on January 12, 2023 (January 12, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Guts Club | CLIFFS/WALLS | Self Released

GUTS CLUB = Janis Ian+ BIG|BRAVE … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: CLIFFS/WALLS, Guts Club, Music Reviews

Film Review: A Man Called Otto

Posted on January 5, 2023 (January 4, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
A Man Called Otto is an excellent showcase for one of the top movie stars of the past 50 years and a poignant study of loneliness, despair and love.

A Man Called Otto is an excellent showcase for one of the top movie stars of the past 50 years and a poignant study of loneliness, despair and love. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: a man called otto, marc forster, Tom Hanks

Everyone Wins: Canines with a Cause

Posted on January 4, 2023 (January 4, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Cathy King founded Canines with a Cause to “heal emotional and psychological wounds” through canine companionship.

Cathy King founded Canines with a Cause to “heal emotional and psychological wounds” through canine companionship. … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Canines With A Cause, Cathy king, Pets

How to Become Friends With a Bird: Advice from Traci’s Parrots 4U Founder Traci Afana

Posted on January 4, 2023 (January 4, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Victoria Barrie, Cayli Despain and Angel Garcia hang out with the special feathery friends at Traci’s Parrots 4U.

Owner of Traci’s Parrots 4U, Traci Afana buys baby birds from breeders to raise and nurture until they’re ready for homes of their own. … read more

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