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

✍️ Jane Austen + oddball comedy

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

May 30 - Tax incentives have long been the lifeblood of film and television production - they're what gave Georgia such a stronghold in the industry in the first place. Since President Donald Trump let loose about tariffs in the movie industry a few weeks ago, it seems like film communities are scrambling to make their incentives better, both tax-wise and in other ways.
‘Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’ navigates new romance through an old lens

1 week ago | saportareport.com | Sammie Purcell

Driving through the countryside, aspiring author Agathe (Camille Rutherford) and grumpy literature professor Oliver (Charlie Anson) argue about Jane Austen. He might be driving Agathe to a Jane Austen-inspired writers’ residency – and he might be the most Mr. Darcy-coded man to have ever walked the earth – but Oliver is not all that interested in what the “Pride and Prejudice” author was bringing to the table. This, understandably, offends Agathe, who holds Jane Austen to the highest of standards.
'Jane Austen Wrecked My Life' navigates new romance through an old lens

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

Driving through the countryside, aspiring author Agathe (Camille Rutherford) and grumpy literature professor Oliver (Charlie Anson) argue about Jane Austen. He might be driving Agathe to a Jane Austen-inspired writers' residency - and he might be the most Mr. Darcy-coded man to have ever walked the earth - but Oliver is not all that interested in what the "Pride and Prejudice" author was bringing to the table. This, understandably, offends Agathe, who holds Jane Austen to the highest of standards.
'Bring Her Back' is all shock, no value

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

Towards the climax of "Bring Her Back," Andy (Billy Barratt) confronts the social worker that sent him and his stepsister Piper (Sora Wong) to live with their new foster mother, Laura (Sally Hawkins). Something is deeply wrong with Laura, and Andy believes his sister Piper is in terrible danger. Of course, no one believes him.
This week at the Farmers Markets

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.
Local students talk Letterboxd and creating a film community

1 week ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

In a recent interview for her feature directorial debut "The Chronology of Water," Kristen Stewart was asked to name her four favorite films. She got a little nervous. "I don't want to f*ck this up," she said. "Because this stuff really matters, man!"It's hard to tell how facetious Stewart was being here, but there's a whole lot of truth behind her statement.
Memorial Day box office and the rise of MUBI

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! Each week, 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, Sammie and Aaron discuss the death of Cartoon Network, the rise of MUBI, some Cannes updates, and more.
‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning:’ Tom Cruise says goodbye - SaportaReport

2 weeks ago | saportareport.com | Sammie Purcell

“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” begins by saying thank you to the man who made it all possible – Tom Cruise. “Without you, the world would be a very different place,” says President Erika Sloane (Angela Bassett) solemnly via tape recorder – the kind that kicks off almost every “Mission: Impossible” movie – as Ethan Hunt (Cruise) looks on, a keen sense of duty written all over his face.
The Final Reckoning:' Tom Cruise says goodbye

2 weeks ago | roughdraftatlanta.com | Sammie Purcell

"Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" begins by saying thank you to the man who made it all possible - Tom Cruise. "Without you, the world would be a very different place," says President Erika Sloane (Angela Bassett) solemnly via tape recorder - the kind that kicks off almost every "Mission: Impossible" movie - as Ethan Hunt (Cruise) looks on, a keen sense of duty written all over his face.
This week at the Farmers Markets

2 weeks 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.