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Film Review: Uproar
Uproar is one of the best films to come out in 2024 up to this point, and it’s a triumph for Julian Dennison, who shows that he has real star potential. … read more
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Film Review: One Life
It’s a well-acted film that tells a worthy story about courage in face of evil. It’s unfortunate their own protagonist and the filmmakers play things safely. … read more
Review: Bleachers – Bleachers
Vocals shine throughout the album, but particularly on “Call Me After Midnight.” … read more
Film Review: Damsel
While Damsel isn’t terrible, it’s humorless, bland and too hokey to pull off the deadly serious tone that the filmmakers have chosen. … read more
Local Review: The Plastic Cherries – The Plastic Cherries On...
With their glitzy space opera of a second album, The Plastic Cherries set you spinning in Major Tom’s tin can and show you a phenomenal time while doing it. … read more
“You Can’t Really Plan for Getting an Oscar”: A Chat...
Reflecting on his upbringing in the Salt Lake Metropolitan area and how it’s affected him as a writer, Palmer laughs, “It’s funny, no matter where you grew up, it kind of marks you in a way. … read more
Local Review: The Godfrey Daniels – An Evening with the Godfrey...
An Evening with The Godfrey Daniels is every bit an exuberant menagerie. This is a debut album that, like a horse, was born ready to run. … read more
Film Review: Orion and the Dark
Ultimately, Orion and the Dark is a fine movie with some great moments but suffers from playing it too safe—ironic for a story about facing your fears. … read more
Local Review: Minute After 8 – Right on Time
Dreamy is the name for this album, though don’t mistake that for subdued. Each lyricist brings his A-game, but the surrounding tracks feel cozy and smooth. … read more
Film Review: Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding is too interesting to dismiss and too maddeningly uneven—and at times, quite unpleasant—to fully embrace. … read more