Issue 355 – July 2018 cover art

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About the Cover: For our Local Tattooing issue, SLC tattoo artist Gailon Justus has put a flash eagle front and center, heralding the bold line work of American traditional tattooing. Looking deeper into the background, he’s adorned this cover with flash in his signature style. For his tattoos, murals and other art, follow him on Instagram at @sweetneedles.

My Life With James Dean

By Lois Brady [Posted July 16, 2018]

My Life With James Dean is charming, funny and sweet. The slow pace, small-town setting and care with its characters work together to give this film an atmosphere of kindness. … read more

Sisterhood

By Parker Scott Mortensen [Posted July 16, 2018]

Sisterhood is co-parenting without romance. Sei (played by Gigi Leung as her older self and Fish Liew as her teenage self) and Ling (Jennifer Yu) are two Chinese women without any romantic attraction to each other. … read more

The Wild Boys (Les Garçons Sauvages)

The Wild Boys (Les Garçons Sauvages)

By Lois Brady [Posted July 16, 2018]

Whether you find it enjoyable or uncomfortable, watching The Wild Boys (Les Garçons Sauvages) is a visceral experience, as it focuses on the repulsive, tactile and even outright disgusting elements of violence and sex. … read more

1985

1985

By Parker Scott Mortensen [Posted July 16, 2018]

1985 is Adrian’s story of moving through his hometown one last time. Having contracted HIV from his now-deceased boyfriend while living in New York, Adrian struggles to reconcile his relationship to his god-fearing family with his knowledge that he is sick, that he will almost certainly die. … read more

Patatas Bravas Al & Son: the only way to eat a potato. Photo: Talyn Sherer

The Eklektik: Bricolage of the Beehive

By Tim Kronenberg [Posted July 5, 2018]

Restaurateurs Aliza Levy and Sion Croudo have lived through the summers of Mexico City and San Diego, and it feels only right to highlight their recent Salt Lake City endeavor, the artful Latino-fusion flavors that comprise The Eklektik. … read more

Park City Culinary Institute provided a cold soup, Ajo Blanco, a Spanish soup with almonds, garlic and vinegar, garnished with a single grape. Photo: @clancycoop

Eat Drink SLC 2018 @ Tracy Aviary 07.12

By Tyson Call @clancycoop [Posted July 14, 2018]

Eat Drink SLC at Tracy Aviary is a culinary event wherein restaurants, food trucks, beverage makers, wineries and more gather to show off their best stuff to Salt Lake City’s hungriest and thirstiest foodies. … read more

Close-Knit

Close-Knit (Karera ga honki de amu toki wa)

By Kathy Rong Zhou [Posted July 13, 2018]

Naoko Ogigami’s thoughtful, pastel-hued family drama Close-Knit follows the self-sufficient and searching Tomo, played by Rinka Kakihara. … read more

Jenn Wasner backing Madeline during a solid opening set. Photo: Matthew Hunter

Wye Oak @ Metro Music Hall 07.11 with Madeline Kenney

By Matthew Hunter [Posted July 13, 2018]

Wednesday night at Metro Music Hall saw an appearance by 10-year tour vets Wye Oak, performing songs from their new album, The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs. … read more

Freelancers Anonymous

By Naomi Clegg [Posted July 13, 2018]

What happens when a millennial gets stuck in an unfulfilling office job? She takes it upon herself to create a startup, of course—but not without some twists and turns along the way. … read more

Episode #292 – The Backseat Lovers

[Posted July 13, 2018]

In this episode of SLUG Soundwaves, Josh Harmon, lead singer of The Backseat Lovers, articulates their journey that led to winning Velour’s Battle of the Bands earlier this year. … read more

(L–R) Eugene and Rock Kim have started The Bean Yard in Sandy for high-quality, Q Grade coffee experience in Sandy.

Sandy’s Newest Coffee Specialty: The Bean Yard

By Ali Shimkus [Posted July 12, 2018]

Walking through the front door of The Bean Yard, it’s clear to see the sleek, communal vision of Sandy’s newest coffee shop. Eugene Kim, co-founder and General Manager, stands behind a brand-new, chrome espresso machine working on his latte art. … read more

Whit Hertford, Austin Archer in rehearsals for RIOT ACT’s production of Annie Baker’s “The Aliens.” Photo by Haley Hoover

Review: The Aliens

By Parker Scott Mortensen [Posted July 6, 2018]

The Aliens is a performance that’d be subtle enough for TV but is still connective enough for theatre. “Half of this play … is silence,” writes playwright Annie Baker, and it’s true. It works in this production because the audience is so close. … read more

Photo Courtesy of OTL Releasing

Film Review: Upgrade

By Jimmy Martin [Posted July 5, 2018]

Everything from the lighting and the cinematography to the comedic beats and over-the-top violence makes Upgrade stand out among the 2018 releases so far. It has been a long time since a film has made me scream out in horror multiple times from the display of sheer viciousness on the screen. … read more

Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros.

Film Review: Ocean’s 8

By Jimmy Martin [Posted July 5, 2018]

A good heist movie should have viewers roaring as the credits roll, knowing the criminals won, but Ocean’s 8 just had me roaring for the credits to roll so I could leave. … read more

Photo Courtesy of Nick Phillips

Local Tattooers: Nick Phillips

[Posted July 5, 2018]

With 18 years of experience, the work of Nick Phillips, currently found at Loyalty Tattoos at 293 State St., is a shining example of the talent in the SLC tattoo community. … read more

Photo Courtesy of Jason Sara

Local Tattooers: Jason Sara

[Posted July 5, 2018]

Jason Sara, an up-and-coming artist with five years of experience, is currently working at Yellow Rose tattoo shop, located at 2006 S. 900 East. … read more

Local Tattooers: Jake Miller

[Posted July 5, 2018]

Jake Miller, a seasoned artist with 15 years of experienced, is currently working at the Mercy tattoo shop. located at 180 S 200 E. … read more

Illustration: @ashleyfairbourneillustration

Mike Brown: Tattoo Horror Stories and Customer Etiquette

By Mike Brown [Posted July 5, 2018]

The following is a simple guide to some shit that should already be a given but somehow always isn’t. It’s a couple quick do’s and don’ts from some tattoo artists’ perspectives about how a customer should behave when going in to get drilled, based on real-life tattoo horror stories. … read more

Photo Courtesy of Aleki Manu

Local Tattooers: Aleki Manu

[Posted July 5, 2018]

Aleki Manu, an artist of nine years experience, is currently working at Artsy By Nature Tattoo, located at 4901 S. State Street #B. … read more

Colton Woods – Andrecht Invert – Lehi, Utah. Photo: Randy Roberts

Skate Photo Feature: Colton Woods

By Randy Roberts [Posted July 5, 2018]

Colton Woods is a prime example of someone who lets their skateboard do the talking. He doesn’t say much, but when he drops in, you are in for a treat. I am always astonished at his ability to go higher and faster than anyone else. If you ever get the chance to watch this guy skate, consider it a privilege.  … read more