Stay in the know

Sign up for our free newsletters to receive the latest news directly in your inbox.

Become a Supporter of the Independent!

Coachella Valley Independent’s award-winning journalism is available to all, free of charge. Help keep it that way.

$
$
$

Your contribution is appreciated.

Paying the transaction fee is not required, but it directs more money in support of our mission.

Don’t miss out! 

Everything Coachella Valley, in your inbox every Monday and Thursday

OR

By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Thank you for signing up!

Posted inFilm Reviews

Sad Jesus: ‘Mary Magdalene’ Is Not a Good Movie—and Its Portrayal of Jesus Is Downright Weird

Mary Magdalene, the latest take on the title character—who has had widely ranging portrayals in cinema over the years—suggests that Mary (Rooney Mara) was Jesus’ closest disciple, and was by no means a prostitute, effectively declaring Barbara Hershey’s depiction of Mary in Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ to be total bullshit. According to this […]

Sign In

We've recently sent you an authentication link. Please, check your inbox!

Sign in with a password below, or sign in using your email.

Get a code sent to your email to sign in, or sign in using a password.

Enter the code you received via email to sign in, or sign in using a password.

OR

By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.