TV Lindsay Pugh

'Gilmore Girls' Season 5, Episode 3: Written in the Stars

Directing and writing credits: "Written in the Stars" is directed by Kenny Ortega, written by Amy Sherman-Palladino. Ortega is an old pro in the "GG" universe and has directed the following previous episodes: "They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?" - Without a doubt,
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Recommendations Lindsay Pugh

Last-Minute Gifts for Cinephiles

First, let me begin by admitting how much I hate the holidays. They're never as good as movies (or social media) want us to believe. Instead of making my heart feel happy and light, Christmas cheer weighs it down with existential dread. If you already feel like an
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Film Lindsay Pugh

'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' (2019) by Céline Sciamma

Vibe: "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" is tender and heartbreaking. If you want to fuck yourself up and then spend an hour crying in the street, go see this movie! Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant might have the best onscreen chemistry of all time. Much of the
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TV Lindsay Pugh

'Gilmore Girls' Season 5, Episode 2: A Messenger, Nothing More

Directing and writing credits: "A Messenger, Nothing More" is written and directed by Daniel Palladino. In standard DP fashion, this episode is chock full of townie hijinks. Stars Hollow's jour de fête is the Cider Mill Parade, complete with children dressed like apples and a creepy
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TV Lindsay Pugh

'Gilmore Girls' Season 5, Episode 1: Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller

Directing and writing credits: In somewhat standard fashion, ASP writes and directs the S5 premiere. The pilot and Palladino-less S7 opener are the only exceptions to the norm. While I understand it, I totally resent her for leading us deeper into a third take of Rory and Dean's
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Documentary Lindsay Pugh

'Anbessa' (2019) by Mo Scarpelli

Vibe: "Anbessa" made me remember what it's like to be 10 years old: still imaginative and innocent but teetering on the edge of more sophisticated awareness. Pace is slow and plot is nebulous, but the emotional arc is clear. In order to enjoy it, you need
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Interview Lindsay Pugh

Interview with Isa Mazzei, Author of 'Camgirl' (2019)

Isa Mazzei's new memoir, "Camgirl" (2019) is one that you won't quickly forget. I first became familiar with Mazzei after "Cam" (2018), her movie with Daniel Goldhaber, began streaming on Netflix. It's a psychological horror film about Alice (Madeline Brewer)
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TV Lindsay Pugh

'Gilmore Girls' Season 4, Episode 22: Raincoats and Recipes

Directing and writing credits: "Raincoats and Recipes" is directed and written by Amy Sherman-Palladino. Despite all of the Rory/Dean fuckery, it's one of my favorites of the season. I wish ASP and Dan could clone themselves and write/direct everything. Most batshit crazy outfit: I
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Interview Lindsay Pugh

Interview with Miriam Bale, Artistic Director of the Indie Memphis Film Festival

I'll come right out and say it: I'm jealous of Miriam Bale's career trajectory. I didn't have a chance to really ask her about it and I'm sure it hasn't been all roses and sunshine, but it looks
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TV Lindsay Pugh

'Gilmore Girls' Season 4, Episode 21: Last Week Fights, This Week Tights

Directing and writing credits: "Last Week Fights, This Week Tights" is directed by Chris Long, written by Daniel Palladino. This is Long's final directing credit after a long string of episodes starting in S2: "Presenting Lorelai Gilmore" - Coming out ceremonies are patriarchal nonsense
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Film Lindsay Pugh

'Always Shine' (2016) by Sophia Takal

Vibe: Be prepared to deal with the wrath of a female friendship gone wrong. This movie is laden with so much tension that I felt the strong urge to take a Xanax while watching. It's scary, but in a social anxiety way more than anything else. If you
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TV Lindsay Pugh

'Gilmore Girls' Season 4, Episode 20: Luke Can See Her Face

Directing and writing credits: "Luke Can See Her Face" is directed by Matthew Diamond, written by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino. Diamond has previously directed two episodes: "The Hobbit, The Sofa, and Digger Stiles" - Sookie makes blanched crudités with a lemon-garlic aioli dipping sauce for
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