Month: June 2026
Film Review: I Love Boosters
SLUG Writers discuss the best of I Love Boosters, a colorful and absurd afro-surrealist dreamscape film that focuses on community and revolution from within. … read more
Local Review: Blue Hands — Loneliness
Loneliness is a beat tape by Blue Hands with ideas, textures and moods presented in motion instead of finished songs. … read more
Local Review: Flamingo — Pink Paradise
Flamingo, a six-piece jazz band from SLC, is back with another original album recorded live: Pink Paradise, “a sunset trip through jazz-drenched tropics.” … read more
Rico Brand Brings the Taste of Mexico to Utah Homes
Jorge Fierro, President and CEO of Rico Brand, an SLC company selling ready-to-eat Mexican food, remembers breaking into the market at Pioneer Park. … read more
Game Review: 007 First Light
If you’re looking for a game that feels like playing through a James Bond movie, this game has absolutely got the sauce. If you’re looking for a game that has excellent combat mechanics, I fear you may be without sauce. First let’s look at the good. In fact, let’s look at the great; whoever was
Film Review: Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe is an absolute hoot, and sets a new standard for what this sort of movie should be that Hasbro could learn from. … read more
Film Review: Power Ballad
Power Ballad is both a quietly soul-searching inner journey and a raucously energetic musical romp, and is easily one of the summer’s most satisfying films. … read more
Film Review: Backrooms
Backrooms’ strength is in its scale. Sets are appropriately expansive – sprawling and beautifully broken with wide shots that feel uncanny and uncomfortable. … read more
Arts | Film | Film Reviews
Review: Kevin Morby – Little Wide Open
vin Morby feels like Neil Young, if Neil Young was mixed with Townes Van Zandt, Nick Drake and a little bit of regional brilliance of Sufjan Stevens. … read more
Jamie D. Ramsay Works Well Under Pressure
Bringing that pivotal moment to the screen required a visual approach, a challenge embraced by cinematographer Jamie D. Ramsay. … read more
Arts | Film | Film Interviews
Local Review: The Shindas — Bangers and Mosh
The Shindas have always sounded like a band committed to having a good time. Their new release packs 12 tracks with lively surf-rock riffs and gritty guitars. … read more
Why Is Music Returning to the Tangible World of Vinyl...
The streaming era has changed how we interact with, discover and consume music. But this modern type of consumption has intrinsically transformed the consumers. … read more
