The heartbreaking but inevitable question of the right way to care for the terminally ill in our family is one that Ms. Purple explores throughout its story. From director Justin Chon (Gook, Man Up), the film tells the story of…
Album Review: Bon Iver -“i,i”
There’s an pulsing impatience to i,i, the latest album by Bon Iver which continues on with the plight to explore musical deconstruction and expression in ways that implode while imploring its listeners to see beyond the scattering notes. It isn’t…
Album Review: The Regrettes – How Do You Love?
Since their introduction back in 2016, the Regrettes have existed at the intersection of ‘60s girl groups and Riot Grrl vibes, marrying sweet harmonies with heavier punk guitars in the name of demanding respect for themselves and teenage girls everywhere.…
Album Review: Friendly Fires – “Inflorescent”
Why is pop music so dour these days? Sure we’re all living in a consistently miserable nightmare world of shootings, political embarrassment and human atrocity, but can’t pop music be the one thing that lightens up our day? It’s a…
Rocko’s Modern Life Static Cling Review: Nickelodeon favorite tackles changing times
Oh that dreaded 90s nostalgia, how will we ever curb our desires to live in the days of our youth? People complain that kids today are overstimulated by smart phones, social media and an endless stream of content to take…
Aisling Franciosi and Baykali Ganambarr on the Importance of The Nightingale [Interview]
Content Warning for talk of sexual assault that happens in the film. For lack of a better descriptor, Jennifer Kent’s The Nightingale is one hell of a watch. It has prompted walk-outs and has been dismissal as another rape-revenge narrative.…