Authors: Alex Springer
Dying in Vein: The Opiate Generation
After watching Dying in Vein, a documentary directed by local filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie, it doesn’t look like much has changed as far as anti-drug education in Utah. … read more
Film Review: Menashe
Upon watching Joshua Weinstein’s Sundance Film Festival selection Menashe, it was clear just how little I really knew about Hasidic Judaism. … read more
Birds of a Feather: Chef Viet Pham Talks Fine Dining...
Chef Viet Pham is arguably one of Salt Lake’s most influential chefs. His work with Bowman Brown within the confines of the dearly departed Downtown staple Forage earned both chefs a reputation boasting Best New Chef Award from Food & Wine Magazine in 2011 … read more
Power to the Pizza: Chef Michael Richey Brings Central Italy...
When Chef Michael Richey opened Fireside on Regent earlier this year, he made sure to bring the same attention to authenticity that he instilled in Picco. … read more
Ashikat Kitchen: CLC Craft Food
Middle Eastern pastries and desserts are of a different breed than the beloved sugar bombs that Western diners have come to enjoy—texture often takes precedent over sweetness. Hassan’s menu is based on bringing both worlds together to create something original. … read more
Argentina’s Best Empanadas: CLC Craft Food
Based off of a little bit of encouragement, Valdemoros founded Argentina’s Best Empanadas, a cozy little spot just off 200 East in downtown Salt Lake—which just so happens to be celebrating its first anniversary this year. … read more
Film Review: 13 Minutes (Elser)
As I’m sure is the case with many filmgoers, I had never heard the name Georg Elser before seeing Oliver Hirschbiegel’s 13 Minutes, which is really a shame. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: The Queen of Ireland
The Queen of Ireland captures the meteoric rise of Panti Bliss (Rory O’Neill) as she became an unexpected leader in the LGBTQ community. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: The Untamed
Amat Escalante’s The Untamed is a film that borders on obsessed when it comes to the sexual relationships of its characters. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: Femme Brutal
Femme Brutal functions as both a venue for the performances of Club Burlesque Brutal and a stage for the performers to discuss their motivations for orchestrating these performances. … read more
Damn These Heels 2017: Pushing Dead
As a whole, Pushing Dead tells an important story. Cultural sensitivity for those who suffer from HIV and AIDS has taken a serious hit, and we can all relate to Don’s frustrating experience with the American healthcare system. … read more
Film Review: The Exception
David Leveaux’s The Exception eludes the predictable stigmas of a World War II film while telling a thought-provoking—and surprisingly sexy—story about loyalty, morality and the true meaning of patriotism. … read more
