William’s writing voice, which balances cynicism with sincerity, plus their vast knowledge of coffee and sports, makes them irreplaceable to the SLUG team. … read more
Contributor Limelight: William Hughes
15th Annual Bunny Hop @ T.F. Brewing 04.20.25
It’s clear this is no average Easter event, featuring Easter bunnies far less terrifying than the ones I feared at the mall as a child. … read more
Christian Kane Brings His Greatest Hits to Leverage: Redemption Season Three
As season three of Leverage: Redemption makes its long-awaited bow on Prime Video, Christian Kane is back in action as Eliot Spencer, the team’s stoic, lethal “hitter” who can always be called upon to come out swinging when things get rough. … read more
SOFT PLAY + Kneecap @ The Depot 04.15.2025
There was never a dead moment in the energy at this show — it’s not often you see an opener compliment the headliner as well as SOFT PLAY managed to do for Kneecap. … read more
Dope Thief: Marin Ireland and Amir Arison on Grit, Voice and Ridley Scott
With just six episodes, Dope Thief delivers the kind of morally complex, tightly-wound storytelling that has drawn comparisons to genre greats. … read more
The Linda Lindas Are Good at Being Angry, but It Doesn’t Come Easily
The Linda Lindas chatted with SLUG ahead of their first major headlining tour about the joys of playing all-ages venues and the difficulties of expressing anger as a young person. … read more
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck on Their Cinematic Mixtape, Freaky Tales
Freaky Tales unfolds like a series of mythic tall tales—part memory, part comic book, part hometown scrapbook. … read more
Film Review: The Amateur
The Amateur may be closer to a tasty burger than haute cuisine, but apart from one major shortcoming, it nicely satisfies the cravings of avid espionage thriller fans. … read more
A Word with Ellen Hopkins: Banned Together Film Highlights Banned Books
My interview with Ellen Hopkins, the best-selling author of over a dozen YA novels, comes during yet another unprecedented moment in U.S. history. … read more
Series Review: The White Lotus Season 3
Viewers begin each season looking for violence, but are reminded that The White Lotus is a soap opera reimagined for contemporary audiences. … read more
The Creative Harmony of The Ballad of Wallis Island
The Ballad of Wallis Island is not just a comedy about a one man clinging to the past while another tries to run from it; it’s a meditation on human connection. … read more
Luiii Takes A Swing At Hollywood with Uppercut
With Uppercut, Luiii has proven that she is not only a powerhouse performer but also a determined creative force. … read more
