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Film Review: Practical Magic 2
But legacy sequels feel a bit different. They are projects that can only exist after a property has had enough time to marinate, to capitalize on nostalgia. Due to film’s relatively short lifetime as a narrative medium, only now have legacy sequels reached a point of noticeable saturation. … read more
Film Review: The Fix
The Fix, a military thriller rooted in the war in Afghanistan, is being released on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. While this seems like a provocative choice, the idea that there’s anything bold or interesting about this movie out of your head right now. … read more
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SLFS Summer Showdown: Being John Malkovich vs Seven
While I went in with no expectations, as it is hard to trust a cringey film bro’s opinion, I can say with certainty that Being John Malkovich is almost perfect. … read more
Film Review: Edie Arnold Is a Loser
In coming-of-age comedy Edie Arnold Is a Loser, you’ll experience a heightened reality that reads like the chicken-scratch diary of the funniest girl you know. … read more
Film Review: Mayday
‘80s nostalgia is huge these days, but there’s more to the ‘80s than tabletop RPGs, Amblin’ movies or even music. Mayday is very much a throwback to an era of war and patriotic propaganda films– with the twist of 20/20 hindsight. … read more
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SLFS Summer Showdown: Coffy vs 13 Assassins
This week the Salt Lake Film Society’s Summer Showdown had two action-packed spectacles — classic blaxploitation film and a remake of a classic samurai movie! … read more
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Film Review: Mouse
Mouse is an award-winning indie film that brings a warm palette to early 2000s Salt Lake City, coming in the form of two pen pals: a petty thief and a small-time scam artist. … read more
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Film Review: It Ends
It Ends is a sophisticated film that will get stuck in your head and a skillful and thought-provoking entry into a genre that far too often follows the same old roadmap. … read more
Film Review: Insidious: Out of the Further
In a summer dominated by the horror genre, with films like Obsession and Backrooms keeping butts in seats, Insidious: Out of the Further brings back familiar film IP to the theaters … read more
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Series Review: Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is a clumsy yet loving tribute to the series. Seeing these characters in updated animation is incredibly exciting, while making the familiar world of the Four Nations feel that much more vibrant. … read more
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Film Review: Coyote vs. Acme
Coyote vs. Acme was in production hell. Shot and shelved in 2023, fans rallied for its release, and they’ve got it. The question: Was it worth all the bother? … read more
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Film Review: The Magic Faraway Tree
With an affinity for whimsical fantasy, the only thing stopping me from calling The Magic Faraway Tree my favorite film of the year so far is that I’ve seen it. … read more
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