Month: February 2025
Film Review: One of Them Days
It’s the distraction we’ve been needing in these trying times. So, to whoever says that theatrical R-rated movies are dead, go catch One of Them Days! … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Lorem Ipsum
Lorem Ipsum offers an unapologetic blend of fantasy, theatrics and raw emotion that captivates her audiences in Salt Lake City. … read more
Film Review: I’m Still Here
I’m Still Here can easily be seen as depressing, upsetting, empowering or inspiring, because it’s all of those things combined into one urgently important story. … read more
SLUG Style: Mariel Croft
Mariel Croft’s personal aesthetic would place them nicely within the cast of Freaks and Geeks. … read more
Local Review: Gavanni — Fever Dream
I now await the day when Gavanni invites another artist into his now-established sound, because I think he’ll shine even brighter for it. … read more
A Brief Historia and Uncertain Odyssey of the Salt Lake...
This article is dedicated to JR Ruppel, the flannel-clad trailblazer who put ink to paper, and an absolute bastard to track down. Thank you for starting it all! … read more
SLUG Mag’s Dead Venues Crossword
Without these DIY venues, Utah wouldn’t have the punk legacy that it’s known for, and SLUG wouldn’t have had much to write about.
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SLUG Mag’s Distribution Maze
Here is your chance to play distro driver — take your load and drop off bundles of mags to some of Utah’s most iconic spots across the valley. … read more
Bunnylovr: A Not-So-Fully-Formed Reflection on Isolation
Bunnylovr is worth the watch, as Zhu is very clearly an up-and-coming, promising talent with a lot to offer modern audiences. … read more
By Design Needs To Go Back to the Drawing Board
It’s the kind of official selection that gets chosen because it has a short enough runtime to easily fit into programming and some stars to promote, but it’s a stretch to call it a film. … read more
The Legend of Ochi Provides Lifelike Creatures and Bland Characters
It’s perplexing to see a film that has all the makings of a wondrous experience turn out feeling so utterly unexceptional and bland. … read more
Jordana Still Records Her Premonitions In Her Bedroom
I am honored to present my interview with the priestess of nostalgic new-wave pop; in which we discuss intuitions, imposter syndrome and the idiosyncrasies of love and life. … read more
