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Ekwa Msangi Scrutinizes American Exceptionalism In Her First Film: "Farewell Amor"
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(Movies)
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The feature debut of Tanzanian American writer/director Ekwa Msangi, Farewell Amor, follows an immigrant family from Angola that reunites 17 years after husband and father Walter (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine) ...
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Created on 10 December 2020
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A Lady, Liberated: Julia Lindon On Depicting An Honest Coming Out Story In Her New Short Film
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(Movies)
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... ca, New Hampshire, and the L.A. Indie film festivals.
An aspiring comedian learns to embrace her queerness and finds her comedic voice and, more importantly, her community in LADY LIBERTY, a coming-out/coming-of ...
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Created on 14 October 2020
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3.
Week of Women: Mulan, Throwing Muses, Sigrid Nunez
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(Entertainment)
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... Garden by Corey Flood
Philly indie-pop trio Corey Flood’s debut LP, Hanging Garden, is out September 4. Catch our review here.
pop songs 2020 by BUMPER
Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) ...
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Created on 03 September 2020
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"Trinkets" Star Chloë Levine On Why She Loves Her Breakout Character: BUST Interview
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(TV)
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... — meets Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell) and Moe (Kiana Madeira) at a Shoplifters’ Anonymous meeting. As she spends more time with Moe and Tabitha, she also begins dating local indie star Sabine (Kat Cunning). ...
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Created on 28 August 2020
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'Real Life is Comedy': Kris Rey and Gillian Jacobs Spill On "I Used to Go Here"
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(Movies)
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... and to just fucking do it. Being an indie filmmaker and coming from a very small DIY beginning, I think women are more often than not—and this is changing, I hope this is changing—are sort of taught or ...
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Created on 30 July 2020
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Maisie Richardson-Sellers On "Kissing Booth 2" And Representation On And Off-Screen: BUST Interview
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(Movies)
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“We want complex characters with multifaceted experiences.”
These words are the resounding call of 2020 as the confluence of the Black Lives Matter protests and queer POC activism make plain our fundamental ...
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Created on 27 July 2020
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7.
Week Of Women: The Go-Go's, Cable Girls, The Baby-Sitter's Club
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(Entertainment)
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... a final installment on July 3. Catch all episodes on Netflix.
The Beach House
Liana Liberato stars in this indie horror film about a couple whose relaxing beach vacation goes horribly wrong. Out ...
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Created on 02 July 2020
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8.
10 Feminist Horror Flicks To Watch This Summer
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(Movies)
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... ool cheerleader played by Megan Fox, finds herself in the center of a satanic ritual after meeting a local indie band. Little does she know that they don’t actually want to hang out but plan to sacrifi ...
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Created on 26 June 2020
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In "I Was Lorena Bobbitt," Dani Montalvo Sheds Light on Modern Day Domestic Abuse During Quarantine: BUST Interview
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(Movies)
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... orena Bobbitt premiered May 25 and is available to stream on Lifetime. Check out the trailer below.
Header image of Dani Montalvo courtesy of David Higgs
More from BUST
"Euphoria" Star Sydney Swee ...
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Created on 27 May 2020
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Sydney Sweeney Talks New Film "Clementine," "Euphoria," and Other Career Highlights: BUST Interview
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(Movies)
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If you need a heartfelt Indie flick to watch during quarantine, we suggest you start with Clementine.
Sydney Sweeney stars in Lara Gallagher’s directorial drama debut Clementine with Otmara Marrero. ...
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Created on 20 May 2020
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Alicia Silverstone Opens Up About Dealing With Body-Shaming BS In Her 20s
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(Feminism)
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... g Silverstone on the big screen, fret not. These days, she says she’s drawn to “weird movies.” Currently, she’s working on two films and just starred in called Bad Therapy, an indie comedy where her charact ...
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Created on 21 April 2020
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12.
Week Of Women: April 17-23, 2020
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(Entertainment)
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... sell streaming rentals—and portions of the proceeds will go to supporting indie shops around the country. Out April 17.
MUSIC/PODCASTS
Fetch the Bolt Cutters by Fiona Apple
It’s been eight years ...
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Created on 16 April 2020
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13.
Debut Author Claribel Ortega Talks Process And Publishing During A Pandemic: BUST Interview
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(Books)
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... has kept me incredibly busy with interviews and online events, helping me to set up a virtual launch on my April 7th release date and getting an indie bookstore to be the official bookseller even though ...
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Created on 27 March 2020
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14.
Caroline Rose Hits Her Stride On "Superstar"
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(Music)
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CAROLINE ROSE Superstar (New West Records)
Caroline Rose created her fourth full-length, Superstar, amidst an aggressive tour schedule for her beloved 2018 release, LONER, recording from green rooms ...
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Created on 06 March 2020
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Week Of Women: February 28-March 5, 2020
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(Entertainment)
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Color Theory by Soccer Mommy
Soccer Mommy’s full-length debut, Clean, won the indie popstar a cult following in 2018—now, she’s back with the nostalgic, emotional “Color Theory.” Out February 28. ...
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Created on 27 February 2020
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16.
Week Of Women: February 21-27, 2020
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(Entertainment)
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... “Chasing Rainbows,” a track Freedia described as “a love anthem.” Out now.
Always Tomorrow by Best Coast
Five years later, California indie rock duo Best Coast is back with a fourth studio album. ...
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Created on 20 February 2020
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17.
Annabelle Attanasio's Directorial Debut "Mickey and the Bear" Proves She's One To Watch
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(Movies)
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... those experiences affect the career change?
Well, I would say with IFP and Hamptons, it just helped me to feel more part of the community. The indie film world in New York is actually very small. Ther ...
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Created on 19 November 2019
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18.
Week Of Women: November 15-21, 2019
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(Entertainment)
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... In theaters November 15.
MUSIC/PODCASTS
All Things by Odessa
Indie-pop artist Odessa is following up 2015’s self-titled release with All Things, out November 15. Check out our premiere of her ...
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Created on 14 November 2019
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19.
Why Are Airlines Censoring The Queer Storyline In "Booksmart"?
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(Feminism)
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The film Booksmart shows graduating seniors Molly and Amy on a wild romp through their last 24 hours before high school graduation—a day packed with parties, plot twists, and romance. Despite the film’s ...
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Created on 29 October 2019
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Week Of Women: October 25-31, 2019
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(Entertainment)
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Happy Halloween! If re-watching classic horror films isn’t your thing, we’ve got a ton more suggestions for what to do this week—head to your local indie bookstore and pick up a great new novel, or ...
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Created on 24 October 2019
