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Shadow Con: Writing Advice from the Literary Underbelly of Salt...
It’s easy to get caught up in the naked enthusiasm of Salt Lake Comic Con. Even in the first few moments after I set foot in the Salt Palace, I could sense a sudden release of pent-up excitement and joy. … read more
Privilege Check!
Privilege Check! -A white guy searches for value in the Women of Marvel panel- The Women of Marvel panel at this year’s Salt Lake Comic Con aimed to, and I quote, “discuss the women of Marvel and what it means for their future.” Nevermind finding a referent for that “it,” there isn’t one in the
The Impact of Avatar and Korra: The Last Ear-bender
The Impact of Avatar and Korra: The Last Ear-bender I got onto the Avatar bandwagon pretty late in the game, around the time that Book 2 of Legend of Korra was announced. Of course once I got started I think it took me the space of two weeks to watch all of the original series
Danielle Powers: Post-super Superheroes
Artist’s Alley is a bustling place, but even among the din, Dani’s voice is a presence impossible to ignore. Incredibly enthusiastic, Powers rocks a Spider-Gwen cosplay as she gives me the rundown of her work and upcoming projects. Our conversation is sporadic as she flits between answering my questions and greeting everyone who comes up
Salt Lake Gaming Con – Day Two
By Robert Hudak On Friday, I arrived at the South Towne Expo Center just before noon to a pleasant surprise; better structure and a larger turnout lifted my spirits for Salt Lake Gaming Con’s three-day event. Where Thursday was the beta access, Friday felt like something closer to a full release. A few booths, Microsoft
Salt Lake Gaming Con: The PC vs. Console Panel –...
From the beginning, I struggled to see the point of this panel. I get that there are different camps of gamers and different platforms catering to those camps, but at the end of the day, we’re all gamers. I expected a degree of elitism to rear its ugly head during the “debate,” and in some ways,
Salt Lake Gaming Con 2015: Wii U Super Smash Bros....
The faint smell of sweat lingered in the air as buttons clicked rapidly and anxious onlookers judged each of the players’ meticulously calculated moves. Six rows of four TV screens spread along the right side of the middle walkway in the main hall of the South Towne Expo Center—tournaments ranged from 2v2 Modern Warfare to
Salt Lake Gaming Con – Day One
Gaming conventions have a subpar record in our backyard. The GEEX expos of 2010-11 felt more like military recruiting grounds with some new tech on display than cons. I attended GEEX in 2011 with the aspiration of winning a Gears of War tournament. Oh, how naive I was. I didn’t expect much of a turnout (and
Damn These Heels Film Festival 2015
The 2015 Damn These Heels Film Festival played at the Utah Film Center from July 10 – 12, featuring independent films that meditate on queerness, love and society. … read more
Utah Arts Festival: Fear No Film 2015 – Short Film
The 13th annual Fear No Film Festival is currently underway at the Utah Arts Festival representing filmmakers from Utah and around the world. Fear No Film is a awesome festival bringing to Utah quality short films that most people would never be able to see. … read more