This isn't revenge. It's a reckoning.   John-Michael Powell’s second feature, Violent Ends , is more than just a crime drama; it’s a reflection on family, loyalty, and the cyclical nature of violence. Having grown up in Arkansas, the film is also a deeply personal story that draws from the director's own experience in a region steeped in tradition and hidden histories. Here, the rural American landscape is not just a setting, but, as with any slice of Americana, a character i

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Bong Tale Erik Clapp and I returned for a chat with Philip Duke in conjunction with the video essay "These Things Left Unanswered" for...