Authors: Alexander Ortega
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Sundance Film Review: Pity
As far as filmmaking goes, there may be something in the water in Greece. Director/screenwriter Babis Makridis’ and screenwriter Efthimis Filippou’s work in Sundance World Drama Pity converses with a similar vernacular to that of fellow Greek Yorgos Lanthimos. … read more
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Sundance Film Review: Genesis 2.0
Sundance World Documentary film Genesis 2.0 is beautifully shot. Yakut “Hunters” travel to the isles to dig for mammoth tusks, which they sell with aspirations for riches. Some sell to/for scientific projects while others sell tusks that end up in the hands of artisans. … read more
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Review: Fyxation Bicycle Company – Six Fyx
I installed Fyxation’s Six Fyx Conversion Kit onto my Fyxation Eastside bicycle. After about a month and a half of using it, I love it. … read more
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Review: KONUS Redan Button Up (Black) and Stern Button Up...
Like most of KONUS’ designs, their new shirts maintain the brand’s emphasis on sleek, street-savvy functionality. … read more
![Review: Black Diamond Equipment – Cold Forge Hoody](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Black-Diamond-Equipment-Cold-Forge-Hoody-Jake-Vivori-@snakesphoto-1.jpg)
Review: Black Diamond Equipment – Cold Forge Hoody
Black Diamond’s Cold Forge Hoody is the next functionally fashionable item that you need for casual snow sports and for everyday living in cold weather. … read more
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Movie Review: Toni Erdmann
Toni Erdmann breaches the bizarre with this funny father-daughter story. Both Hüller and Simonischek deliver spot-on, endearing performances. … read more
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Movie Review: Julieta
Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar bases his latest effort, Julieta, on three short stories from Alice Munro’s book Runaway. … read more
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Sundance Film Review: Dolores
It takes a certain touch to make a documentary a riveting, standout Sundance film—and Dolores has it, honoring Dolores Huerta’s advocacy for farmers rights. … read more
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Sundance Film Review: Carpinteros
Carpinteros tells the story Julián (Jean Jean), who has been admitted into prison for a probationary period while his case goes through court. … read more
![Sundance Film Review: Beatriz at Dinner](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Beatriz-at-Dinner.jpg)
Sundance Film Review: Beatriz at Dinner
Selma Hayek delivers a spellbinding performance as Beatriz in Beatriz at Dinner, allowing her to beam with energy and balance amid an aggravating situation. … read more