Murder mystery thriller kicks off DeSoto film series
“Cubic Zirconia” is a crime thriller written and directed by Southaven local Jaron Lockridge (pictured). (Courtesy Jaron Lockridge)
A new monthly screening series, Indie Spotlight: Film & Conversation, aims to carve out a dedicated space for independent filmmakers in Mississippi and Memphis.
The series kicks off Saturday, June 21, at Malco DeSoto Cinema Grill with a screening of “Cubic Zirconia,” a crime thriller written and directed by Southaven local Jaron Lockridge.
The inspiration behind Indie Spotlight focuses on creating a stronger, more connected film community in the Mid-South.
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Brandon LaGrone II
Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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