Review: The Bronze

Review: The Bronze
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If you’ve ever wondered what the world would be like if Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton returned to her hometown of Fairmont, West Virginia, and acted like an egotistical maniac for years after her career was finished, then director Bryan Buckley and married writing team Melissa and Winston Rauch have the filthy dark comedy you’ve been craving. … read more

FFMoto: The Flying Frenchwoman

FFMoto: The Flying Frenchwoman
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“The women’s motorcycle market is the fastest-growing demographic within the motorcycle community, and I just felt like there needed to be something to support women,” says Boucher. Her frustration eventually turned to action, and she decided to create FFMoto. … read more

Review: 10 Cloverfield Lane

Review: 10 Cloverfield Lane
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In 2008, the world was introduced to Cloverfield, a first-person, found-footage production that set viewers in the middle of a monster attack. Now, producer J.J. Abrams suggests that we revisit the cinematic universe in a different location. … read more

Gallery Stroll: The Struggle Is Real

Gallery Stroll: The Struggle Is Real
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Creating art is an exercise in connecting one’s passion and intellect, reflected in physical form. Once the creation process is complete, the battle to share the work with its intended audience begins. Think of Gallery Stroll as the battleground for art! … read more

Mike Brown: Adventures in Merch Peddling!

Mike Brown: Adventures in Merch Peddling!
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Over the years, SLUG has spotlighted sound technicians, bartenders, show promoters and probably an after-show puke mopper, but I cannot recall us ever focusing on a seemingly instrumental and important job of any live show, and that is the merch guy—or girl in this case: I interviewed Sara Monroe, who has been behind the table for over 15 years, in order to get the lowdown on the whole merch-selling gig. … read more

Kingdom of Heaven: The Church of Latter-day … Drag?

Kingdom of Heaven: The Church of Latter-day … Drag?
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Jenifer Nii’s original musical, Kingdom of Heaven, explores the universal journey of self-discovery when a Mormon housewife discovers a direction that could forever alter her life and the lives of those around her: becoming a drag king. Plan-B Theatre Company will premiere this unique production on March 31. … read more

Creature Feature: Living Plastic with Kenneth Leon

Creature Feature: Living Plastic with Kenneth Leon
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Kenneth Leon is a multi-faceted artist best known for his imaginative visual photography and performance art. His Barbie photography has immersed him in a community of doll lovers and, in that world, he is in total control. … read more

The Practice of Suspense and Faith: URTC’s Doubt: A Parable

The Practice of Suspense and Faith: URTC’s Doubt: A Parable
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Suspicion is a feeling universal to humans. It sinks in slowly, starting with a single moment of doubt. Once suspicion arises within us, it is nearly impossible to close our doors to it until we have what we’ve been looking for: the truth. Doubt, written by John Patrick Shanley, throws its audience into the world of suspicion and mystery by setting us into the St. Nicholas Catholic Church and School in The Bronx, New York. … read more

SLUG Style: Madi Smith

SLUG Style: Madi Smith
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Madi Smith is a local heavy metal fan who has created and customized her own kutte, or “battle vest” which is a part of heavy metal and biker culture. SLUG asked her how she chose her patches, and how she has customized her vest to make it her own. … read more

Matt Piedmont and The Spoils of Babylon

Matt Piedmont and The Spoils of Babylon
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This episodic mini-series spans multiple decades and genres of cinema, with extra points for its humor and sass. SLUG was lucky enough not only to get a sneak peak of the fully released mini-series, but also to pick the brain of one of its co-creators, Matt Piedmont. … read more