Month: September 2015
An Evening with Cancer: Reviewing “Wit” by Wasatch Theatre
Wit was one of the most exceptional, beautiful productions I’ve seen in a long time. I don’t remember the last time I cried so much and laughed so hard. … read more
We Live For Funny: The Evolution Of The Utah Comedy...
SLUG sat down for a beer with three veteran comics on the Utah scene, and we got to know things about Utah comedy that even its Bishop doesn’t know. … read more
Summer of Death: Roughside of Redwood
Roughside is a travelling contest that has mainly centered in the downtown Salt Lake, but this time around, the West Valley/Taylorsville area got some love. … read more
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Mischief Brew Plays Knew Place with Scary Uncle Steve, Mañanero,...
After spending a great deal of time trying to find the venue, I assumed my best venture was the entrance where all the punks were congregating. … read more
Review: The Wasteland Vol. 11: Floodland
The Wasteland Vol.11: Floodland Writer: Antony Johnston Artist: Christopher Mitten Oni Press Street: 08.13 The Wasteland has been an long and excruciating journey for Abi and Michael as they scoured what used to be America for the fabled city of A-Ree-Yass-I. The series place one hundred years after an incident called The Big Wet, a
Review: Invisible Republic, Vol. 1
Invisible Republic, Vol. 1 Writers: Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko Artists: Gabriel Hardman, Jordan Boyd Image Comics Street: 09.10 Invisible Republic’s solicitation that it’s “Breaking Bad meets Blade Runner” may not live up to its expectation for me quite yet, but it’s damn near close. This new sci-fi series is another one of many science fiction
Review: Colonies Online
Colonies Online Iron Bit Reviewed on: PC (exclusive) Street: 05.01.14 Conceptually, Colonies Online has the potential to become an extremely addictive MMO. Players take control of a single colonist who is tasked with setting up outposts on various planets. Other players can interact with these outposts—or raze them to the ground if they are
Review: Wayward, Vol. 2: Ties That Bind
Wayward, Vol. 2: Ties That Bind Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Steve Cummings Image Comics Street: 08.26 TL;DR: Reading Wayward is like watching the Google street view of the cats in Hiroshima–perfect. It’s impossible to take your eyes off of and constantly leaving you wanting to share it with your friends. It’s an unprecedented time for
Review: Nobunga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence Tecmo KOEI Reviewed on: PS4 Also on: PC Street: 09.04 Sphere of Influence is one of the most complicated video games I have ever played. Now, I’m not exactly well versed in the world of simulation/strategy games—second place on my most complicated list is probably the 360 game Civilization Revolution—but
Review: Until Dawn
Until Dawn Supermassive Games/Sony Computer Entertainment Reviewed on: PS4 (exclusive) Street: 08.25 Warning: Since Until Dawn is a story-heavy game, it bears mentioning that this review will contain minor spoilers. If you’re worried about that, go and buy the game. It’s worth your money. The rest of you, read on. Oh man. Distilling
Review: Criminal Minds: Season 10
Criminal Minds: Season 10 CBS/ ABC Studios/ Paramount Street: 08.25 I have always been a fan of crime drama, psychological thrillers, and suspense. However, I had never actually watched Criminal Minds until I picked up the latest DVD box set for this latest season to have aired, season 10. I actually wonder why I haven’t
Review: Portlandia: Season Five
Portlandia: Season Five IFC and Video Service Corp Street: 08.25 Fans of Portlandia rejoice! The latest season of the hilarious, Lorne Michaels–produced sketch show has a little (or a lot) of something for everyone to get excited about. These half-hour, PG-13 friendly episodes feature SNL’s Fred Armisen and the wonderfully talented Carrie Brownstein. Season 5
