Arts
Girl Picture Is A Clear, Crisp Snapshot of Real Teenage...
Girl Picture is a fresh and unique piece of cinematic storytelling that won’t soon be forgotten by those who made it or anyone who sees it. … read more
Film Review: Parallel Mothers
Parallel Mothers tracks in familiar territory for Almodóvar, the story oozing with romantic deceit, matrilinear drama and sexual exploration. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Yelling Fire in an Empty Theater
Yelling Fire in an Empty Theater is a timeless, double-layered slice of youth and indie culture that is sure to gain praise. … read more
Every Day in Kaimukī Rides A Wave of Authenticity
SLUG Contributing Writer Patrick Gibbs talks to Every Day in Kaimukī director Alika Tengan about the inspiration for his film and more. … read more
Long Line of Ladies Is More Than Just Another Period...
Rayka Zehtabchi and Shaandiin Tome knew that the story of the Ihuk flower dance was one they were looking to tell with Long Line of Ladies. … read more
Sundance Film Review: Alice
There’s no question that Alice is a rousing and thrilling moviegoing experience, but there’s a lot of question as to whether it should be. … read more
Sundance Film Review: Emily the Criminal
Emily The Criminal is a breakthrough for its writer-director, John Patton Ford, but an even bigger one for its star, Aubrey Plaza. … read more
Sundance Film Review: God’s Country
God’s Country is a great piece of storytelling and a rewarding cinematic experience; it ranks among the best features at Sundance 2022. … read more
Sundance Film Review: Am I Ok?
Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne’s Am I Ok? is a great movie; it’s heartwarming and at times heartbreaking but always heartfelt. … read more
Sundance Film Review: Babysitter
Babysitter is creative, charming and provocative, even if not everything that director Monia Cokri throws at the wall is quite able to stick. … read more