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Support The Socialist Alternative

Posted on July 1, 1992 (December 20, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Socialism in 1992 — SLUG Magazine Issue 43.

The Socialist Workers candidates urge working people, youth, and all who want to fight the increasingly reactionary course of the Democratic and Republican parties. … read more

Posted in: ArchivedTagged: #socialist, Alternative

Film Review: High Heels

Posted on July 2, 1992 (December 20, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
High Heels by Pedro Almodovar.

High Heels is finally playing in town, and all I can say is, it’s about fucking time. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: #archive

Film Review: Emancipation

Posted on December 19, 2022 (December 15, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Given the current climate where too many Americans want to downplay or ignore the history and lingering effects of slavery, Emancipation deserves to be seen.

Given the current climate where too many Americans want to downplay or ignore the history and lingering effects of slavery, Emancipation deserves to be seen. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: antwone fuqua, ben foster, robert richardson, Will Smith

SLUG Style: Mark Cook of Skiing Fucks

Posted on December 16, 2022 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Luke Nelson lights the cig for Mark Cook, founder and owner of clothing brand Skiing Fucks. (Photo: Jovvany Villalobos)

Mark Cook is the founder of Skiing Fucks, a clothing brand that embraces standing against elitism and gatekeeping within clothing, sporting and life itself. … read more

Posted in: Art and Fashion, Fashion, Slug StyleTagged: Andy Redmer, Landon Hale, Mark Cook, Skiing Fucks, SLUG style

Film Review: Four Samosas

Posted on December 16, 2022 (December 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The team behind Four Samosas clearly put a lot of thought and finesse into its presentation—if only they had a more polished script to present.

The team behind Four Samosas clearly put a lot of thought and finesse into its presentation—if only they had a more polished script to present. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Four Samosas, IFC Films, Ravi Kapoor, Venk Potula

Local Review: Willow Skye-Biggs – lexen

Posted on December 16, 2022 (December 14, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Willow Skye-Biggs | Lexen | Self-Released

Lexen = Aphex Twin + Thrupence x Bon Iver / Grimes … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Aphex Twin, Bon Iver, Grimes, Lexen EP, Thrupence, Willow Skye-Biggs

Jonathan Kasdan On the Magic of Willow

Posted on December 15, 2022 (December 19, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Jonathan Kasdan, writer of Solo: A Star Wars Story, talks about the creative direction of Disney+'s Willow and its Star Wars connection.

Jonathan Kasdan, writer of Solo: A Star Wars Story, talks about the creative direction of Disney+’s Willow and its Star Wars connection. … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: Jon Kasdan, Return of the Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Willow

Film Review: Avatar: The Way of Water

Posted on December 13, 2022 (December 12, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Avatar: The Way of Water commits all of the major sins of an unnecessary sequel and delivers big disappointment for fans and a smug affirmation for detractors.

Avatar: The Way of Water commits all of the major sins of an unnecessary sequel and delivers big disappointment for fans and a smug affirmation for detractors. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Avatar, avatar: the way of water, james cameron

Paganism in Utah: June 1992

Posted on June 2, 1992 (December 12, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Paganism in Utah: Spells part 1 | June 1992

Aromatic herbs, wood, resins, flowers, mosses and animal scents have been prized and sought after for their many uses and powerful physiological, psychological and spiritual effects. … read more

Posted in: ArchivedTagged: #paganism, #Spells, Utah

Politics: The Rodney King Show

Posted on June 1, 1992 (December 12, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Politics (The Rodney King Show): June 1992

What we saw on TV of the beating administered to Rodney King at the hands of the LAPD was, in fact, an isolated incident.  … read more

Posted in: ArchivedTagged: #RodneyKing, politics

Decomposers: Adding Humor to The Intensity of Life

Posted on June 2, 1992 (December 12, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Decomposers: June 1992

You know, trying to sum up what a band is about in a fixed amount of space or time is a real pain in the ass. I have decided that in order to learn anything about Decomposers. … read more

Posted in: SLUGmagTagged: #Decomposers

Concert Reviews: June 1992

Posted on June 2, 1992 (December 19, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Concert Review: June 1992

Yes, the Bar & Grill has been hoppin’. Yes, a dark little bar with a dance floor and stage at the back. I would have never guessed shows could be so fun there, but they are. … read more

Posted in: Archived, ConcertTagged: #ConcertReviews, #Decomposers, #Gashuffers, #HenryRollins, Tool
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