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SERIOUSLY RED – Review by Valerie Kalfrin

February 3, 2023February 4, 2023 Valerie Kalfrin Bobby Cannavale, Gracie Otto, krew boylan, rose byrne, seriouslt reddolly parton impersonators

With her homespun humor, sharp wit, and undeniable talent, Dolly Parton is a beloved inspiration—not just in the United States but around the world. Yet what makes someone want to be Dolly 24-7 gets short shrift in the dramatic comedy Seriously Red. Writer and star Krew Boylan is a likable and believable Parton impersonator in this tale about finding your voice in someone else’s heels, but the humor and emotional beats never fully click. Seriously Red has loads of affection for Parton, but its character development is only skin-deep.

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UNDER THE VOLCANO (SXSW21) – Review by Rachel West

March 19, 2021March 21, 2021 Rachel West AIR studio, documentaries, George Martin, Gracie Otto, Karen Johnson, sxsw 2021, Under The Volcano

Director Gracie Otto’s documentary Under The Volcano isn’t just a deep dive into famed music producer George Martin’s legacy through his groundbreaking AIR recording studio in the West Indies, it’s a love letter to the people of Montserrat. Bookended with present-day footage of Montserrat and AIR which was devastated by the 1995 volcanic eruption, Under The Volcano ends on a high note of resilience, love, and affection for not just the past, but the island’s future.