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SLUG Style: Mariel Croft
Mariel Croft’s personal aesthetic would place them nicely within the cast of Freaks and Geeks. … read more
Local Review: Gavanni — Fever Dream
I now await the day when Gavanni invites another artist into his now-established sound, because I think he’ll shine even brighter for it. … read more
Bunnylovr: A Not-So-Fully-Formed Reflection on Isolation
Bunnylovr is worth the watch, as Zhu is very clearly an up-and-coming, promising talent with a lot to offer modern audiences. … read more
By Design Needs To Go Back to the Drawing Board
It’s the kind of official selection that gets chosen because it has a short enough runtime to easily fit into programming and some stars to promote, but it’s a stretch to call it a film. … read more
The Legend of Ochi Provides Lifelike Creatures and Bland Characters
It’s perplexing to see a film that has all the makings of a wondrous experience turn out feeling so utterly unexceptional and bland. … read more
Jordana Still Records Her Premonitions In Her Bedroom
I am honored to present my interview with the priestess of nostalgic new-wave pop; in which we discuss intuitions, imposter syndrome and the idiosyncrasies of love and life. … read more
Local Review: Jwalking — Demo 2024
Jwalking’s debut EP is a mere three tracks long but I think it could very well prove to be the first in a long series of scrumptiously sulky albums. … read more
Lauren Mayberry @ Soundwell 01.31.25
Mayberry’s performance was well-received, with the audience experiencing a mix of her album live and her signature energy. … read more
The Sexy, Surreal Spanish Soap Opera of Rains Over Babel
So throw back your “elixir of life” and let the music take you as you’re dragged down into the blacklight purgatory of Rains Over Babel. … read more
Max Walker Silverman Paints a Portrait of Loss and Hope...
While Rebuilding was chosen as an official festival selection long before the California wildfires turned the Pacific Palisades and Altadena to cinders, the connection is hard to shake. … read more
Focus On Cinematography: Jimpa and Sunfish (& Other Stories on...
Cinematographers Matthew Chuang and Marcus T. Patterson are two of the many gifted cinematographers whose work has been showcased this year. … read more
Deaf President Now! Highlights The Difference Between Hearing and Listening
More than 35 years after the protests, Deaf President Now! aims to ensure that this story is recognized as a major civil rights milestone. … read more
