Sammie Purcell

Atlanta

Associate Editor at Rough Draft Atlanta

film critic and writer at @RoughDraftATL • words in @ajc and @screenqueenz • co-host of @ratedebate1 and HDYA • pretending my life is movie since 1994

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Articles

ðŸ›¸ Dunwoody native talks 'Elio'

5 days ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

June 20 - Happy Friday, movie lovers! Have I got a special treat for you - Off the Wall is back!This free film screening series is in its third year, and loves to celebrate all things avant-garde and experimental. The first movie - "Crossroads," a found-footage experimental film from the American artist Bruce Conner - will play tonight and tomorrow. The series will run from June to November, and you can check out the full schedule here.
‘Mr. Blake at Your Service!’ is silly, and that’s it

1 week ago | saportareport.com | Sammie Purcell

There’s a particular type of movie I’ve always had a soft spot for. I like to call them my elderly British comfort movies. They usually involve an older English person who putters their way into the lives of younger characters and changes them in humorous and meaningful ways – think “Mrs.
‘Mr. Blake at Your Service!’ is silly, and that’s it

1 week ago | buff.ly | Sammie Purcell

There’s a particular type of movie I’ve always had a soft spot for. I like to call them my elderly British comfort movies. They usually involve an older English person who putters their way into the lives of younger characters and changes them in humorous and meaningful ways – think “Mrs.
Dominique Thorne talks stepping into a leading role with 'Ironheart'

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

The world first met MIT student Riri Williams in 2022's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Now, Riri has her own Marvel television show. "Ironheart" debuts on Disney+ on June 24, and stars Dominique Thorne as the titular superhero, a sort of spiritual successor to Tony Stark's Iron Man.
Dunwoody native talks working on new Pixar movie 'Elio'

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

Stephen Wong has been a part of the Pixar team since the days of "Ratatouille." Now, the Dunwoody native's animation work can be seen in the new film "Elio." "Elio" is about an 11-year-old boy named Elio who makes contact with aliens in space and goes on an intergalactic adventure, befriending a worm-like alien creature named Glordon.
'Mr. Blake at Your Service!' is silly, and that's it

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

There's a particular type of movie I've always had a soft spot for. I like to call them my elderly British comfort movies. They usually involve an older English person who putters their way into the lives of younger characters and changes them in humorous and meaningful ways - think "Mrs.
Off the Wall @ 725 Ponce film screenings return June 20

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

From June to November, Atlanta residents can enjoy free film screenings along the Atlanta Beltline. Off the Wall @ 725 Ponce is a free monthly film series showcasing experimental cinema, video art, and cult classics. According to a press release, the series will run on the third weekend of every month from June through November. 725 Ponce is an office tower located along the Beltline's Eastside Trail near Ponce City Market. The films will project directly onto the facade of the building.
AI lawsuits and rich people on TV

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

Welcome to Crash Zoom, a podcast where we take a deep dive into film and entertainment industry news! Normally, you would join Rough Draft Atlanta Associate Editor Sammie Purcell and indie filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore how things happening at the highest level trickle down and affect the independent artist. This week, with Sammie on vacation, Aaron invited actress, writer, and producer Imani Vaughn-Jones to serve as a special guest host.
This week at the Farmers Market

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what's in season at your local market. Each week, we'll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh as well as a couple of recipes including those products that you can try at home.
‘Materialists’ can’t wring the romance out of the perils of modern dating

1 week ago | smokesignalsnews.com | Sammie Purcell

Toward the beginning of “Materialists,” Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a matchmaker for the New York City elite, sits with a colleague discussing the men and women of the NYC dating pool as though they were brands: is there a niche market for a particular woman, how does a man’s height affect his market value, etc. This is how Lucy sees dating.