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Film Review: Cruella
Emma Stone plays "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" villain Cruella de Vil in this origin story directed by Craig Gillespie and co-starring Emma Thompson.
Release date: Friday, May 28. Rated PG-13, 2 hours 16 minutes.
by Lovia Gyarke
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Film Review: “Faya Dayi”
by Sherri Linden
Returning to the Ethiopian city of her childhood, a first-time filmmaker creates an immersive portrait of the land and its people.
When Jessica Beshir was a teen, her family fled the political unrest in Ethiopia for…
Theatre NOVA’s ZOOM Play Series Going Strong With “MORTAL FOOLS” and W.I.T.C.H.
by Jenn McKee, Pulp
The Goldilocks Principle, though not regularly cited in reference to storytelling, can nonetheless be maddening for those who build narratives.
For how does a writer determine, in each scene, what’s too much…
National Poetry Month: Crazy Wisdom Marks it With a Reading and Open Mic
by Martha Stult, Pulp
In addition to the April 28 reading for National Poetry Month, other upcoming virtual events include a reading with poet Carolyne Wright on Wednesday, May 26, at 7 pm; author Kelly Fordon of Detroit will read…
Gutman Gallery Features Artists Impacted By Cancellation of the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
by Christopher Porter, PULP
The Gutman Gallery opened just in time to close.
The Guild of Artists & Artisans’ showcase spot at 118 N. 4th Avenue in Ann Arbor debuted in mid-February with the Amor: Looking…
Ann Arbor Summer Festival 2020 Cancelled
Editor's Note: According to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival's most recently-released 990 tax forms, the organization lost almost $60,000 on revenue of $1.2 million, revenue which was down from $1.5 million the preceding year. According to…
An Interview With Phil Christman About His New Nonfiction Essay Collection, “Midwest Futures”
by Martha Stuit
What words come to mind when you think of the Midwest?
You may think about its geography, the middleness, or its position and moniker as the heartland with farming and small towns.
You might look at a map to see…
“Lost in America”: Film Review
by Frank Scheck
You'll find it hard to walk past a homeless person again after seeing this disturbing documentary.
105 minutes
The growing crisis of youth homelessness is explored in Rotimi Rainwater's documentary, executive…
Are You Film Buffs Ready for the IFFY?
by Christopher Porter
Washtenaw County is renowned for its cinema events, from the predominant Ann Arbor Film Festival (March) and the Sundance/Cannes/etc.-affiliated Cinetopia (May) to the…
Ann Arbor Author Harry Dolan’s New Thriller is a Must Read
by Kurt Krug
Author Harry Dolan’s latest novel is different from his earlier novels.
The Good Killer is more of a thriller than a traditional murder mystery.
And that’s not a bad thing.
According to the…