SLUG Contributor Limelight
September 2, 2026
Contributor Limelight: B. Allan Johnson
Articulated with a penchant for the Gonzo variety, B. Allan Johnson truly immerses himself in every review he tackles. Although brought on as a film writer, Johnson doesn’t shy down from any assignment by expressing his insight in constructive manner. Thanks for all your hard work!
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Secondhand (Aesthetically Pleasing) Screenings
From The Bride of Chucky to The Moomins, filmmakers have to think like a fashion designer, and we’re all about the aesthetics for this secondhand screening. The splash of color and light, the intricate mise-en-scene, particular placement of props and clothing — all of this plays an important part in storytelling. … read more
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The Death of Nero: Proudly and Loudly Queer
The Death of Nero was a play written by Mikhali Kuzamin in 1928 following the rise and decline of Nero, as well as an autobiographer in the 1910s. … read more
Film Review: Coyote vs. Acme
Coyote vs. Acme was in production hell. Shot and shelved in 2023, fans rallied for its release, and they’ve got it. The question: Was it worth all the bother? … read more
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SLFS Summer Showdown: Naked Lunch vs. Fear and Loathing in...
Going into my double screening, I knew two things: 1. I love Hunter S. Thompson, and 2. I do not love William S. Burroughs. … read more
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Secondhand Screenings’ Survival Guide
To help you in the rebellion against a certain uprising, this Secondhand Screenings is equipping you with a survival guide of media to help you adapt and persevere. … read more
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Film Review: Supergirl
Though a bit edgier than the story of Superman, we get a great look into Supergirl’s story and the things that separate these two heroes! … read more
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Film Review: Backrooms
Backrooms’ strength is in its scale. Sets are appropriately expansive – sprawling and beautifully broken with wide shots that feel uncanny and uncomfortable. … read more
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Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2026
If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love anyone else? So to express eternal pride, SLUG has got you covered with an overall musical good time. … read more
Last Call for Secondhand Screenings!
Secondhand Screenings are bringing the heart-warming, soul-crushing, hopeful lights at the end of the tunnel or sorrowful turns for the worst. Last call! … read more
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Local Review: Sutures — Around My Neck
Around My Neck is an addictive explosion of sound broken by moments of sobriety. Suture’s debut EP interrupts and introduces violent static with calm melodies. … read more
Film Review: The Bride!
The Bride! was a genuine effort — that much is obvious — but it fails to stick the landing and doesn’t come close to honoring the campiness of the original. … read more
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Film Review: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Nirvanna The Band’s most recent scheme has them pretending to be from the future; only somehow, Johnson and McCarrol send themselves back in time to 2008. … read more
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Film Review: No Other Choice
Korean cinema has gained a lot of attention in America ever since Parasite in 2019, and No Other Choice shares similar aspects like slapstick humor and horror. … read more
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Film Review: Sentimental Value
Sentimental Value’s a solid Oscar contender. As far as films predetermined to be nominated in every category go that aren’t Oscar bait, this is one of the best. … read more
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SLUG Magazine Presents: 31 Days of Secondhand Givings
Gather around the radiant glow of the box set and don your gay apparel, you little freaks, for a festive installment of Secondhand Screenings! … read more
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Film Review: The Smashing Machine
Though it often subverts your expectations of a sports film, The Smashing Machine devolves into a textbook sports picture as it nears its conclusion. … read more
Film Review: Cheese Bait
There’s no one telling Rountree to do anything except Rountree. I’m happy that this premiered in a movie theater at all, and Brewvies was the perfect place to see Cheese Bait. … read more
Review: The Knee-Hi’s — Razzle Dazzle
By cosmic miracle, I was introduced to The Knee-Hi’s, a Chicago-based rock group, through a recommendation of their song “Make You Mine” from the all-knowing Apple Music algorithm. … read more
Film Review: Friendship
But sometimes, from out of nowhere, comes a film where the humor serves the plot. Where the bizarre, otherworldly occurrences actually affect the characters. These are comedies worth watching more than once. … read more
Film Review: Paddington in Peru
Paddington is full of creative ideas while still having charming, slapstick moments and some of the best antagonists in recent kid’s entertainment. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: December 2024
Open your hearts and minds and you are sure to be rewarded in the kingdom of heaven. … read more
Film Review: Megalopolis
It really hurts me to write a review this critical of a man whose talent used to be obvious. Megalopolis is a reminder that we will all lose the pulse of the world. … read more
Film Review: Kinds of Kindness
With Kinds of Kindness, Lanthimos has cemented himself as one of the best filmmakers of the 21st century. I can’t wait to see what he does next. … read more
