Authors: Alex Springer
Movie Review: The Beguiled
It takes The Beguiled a while to reveal its darker aspect, but when it does, we’re treated to a morbidly comedic thriller. … read more
X Appeal: Table X is Fixing to be the Ryan...
This spirit of innovative cultivation permeates everything about Table X, from its blink-and-you’ll-miss-it menu changes to the rustic-chic exposed ceiling beams and geometrically painted walls. … read more
Movie Review: Maudie
Overall, fans of period-based biopics or fans of Maud Lewis herself will find plenty of reasons to enjoy Maudie. Sometimes it’s a special kind of refreshing to visit a new film that unfolds precisely the way you want it to. … read more
Movie Review: It Comes At Night
It Comes at Night is a solid, tightly wound thriller that can’t help but find itself in the same post-apocalyptic pool as The Walking Dead—the deep end of that pool, anyway. … read more
The Best Job in the World: Jace Burbidge & Bike...
Even though juvenile biking is suffering a decline, organizations like Bike Utah are ramping up to help local kids reconnect with the bicycles that might be buried in their garages. … read more
Movie Review: A Quiet Passion
For those whose appreciation of an artist is strengthened by learning about their humanity, go see A Quiet Passion this instant. … read more
Movie Review: Frantz
Instead of dragging audiences through the filthy hell of World War I’s brutal trenches, François Ozon’s latest film quietly leads them through the aftermath of that historical conflict. … read more
Movie Review: Your Name
I will always struggle with the notion of turning an animated film into a live action one, and Your Name only serves to galvanize those feelings. It’s a sweeping love story filled with unexpected twists, a humbling meditation on the power of fate in our lives and, perhaps most importantly, a stellar piece of visual art. … read more
Movie Review: The Discovery
While The Discovery is definitely cut from that same metaphysical cloth, it might have been a concept that was too big for a restrained filmmaker like McDowell to completely pin down. … read more
Sweet Lake: Brunch for People Who Hate Brunch
There are many things that make Sweet Lake ideal for a brunch outing, but the best thing about their menu is that it caters to all. I was excited to learn that owners Hasen Cone and Teri Rosquist have expanded their operation into a brick-and-mortar store and included biscuits on their menu. … read more
Movie Review: The Red Turtle
The Red Turtle is the latest outing from Japan’s geek-revered animation wonderland Studio Ghibli, and it will no doubt be something that fans of Ghibli’s other films will enjoy. Its truly gorgeous animation palette transports the viewer directly into the quiet nuances of the film’s story, and its dialogue-free narrative structure lets the audience drink freely from that deep well of visual beauty. … read more
Movie Review: The Comedian
In The Comedian, De Niro takes on the role of Jackie Burke, an aging comedian running from the sellout skeletons in his closet. … read more
