January 2017
The Sundance and Slamdance film festivals are drawing near. SLUG illustrator D. Bradford Gambles celebrates the indomitable spirit of filmmakers with this cover, featuring bold line work and an enigmatic backdrop. The filmmaker holds the truths that we find onscreen. See Gambles’ work at foodhatesyou.biz.
Review: Egyptrixx – Pure, Beyond Reproach
Egyptrixx = Area + Laurie Anderson … read more
Review: Drab Majesty – The Demonstration
Drab Majesty = Sisters of Mercy + O. Children + Soft Metals … read more
Review: Code Orange – Forever
Code Orange = Disembodied + L7 + Blistered … read more
Review: Cloud Nothings – Life Without Sound
Cloud Nothings = Television + Violent Soho … read more
Review: Cate Le Bon – Rock Pool
Cate Le Bon = Nico + Mothers + Hospitality … read more
SLUG Style: Guy Wheatley
Guy Wheatley is a cinephile, aesthete and projectionist. He is often described by his friends as a “man out of time.” He can be found at Tower Theatre offering context and suggestions for how to best appreciate the world of cinema. … read more
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Localized: Comedy Showcase
SLUG is bringing back comedy to the Urban Lounge with an all-local-comic showcase on Jan. 19 with headliners Abi Harrison and Levi Rounds, and featuring Shayne Smith and Christopher James. … read more
Stepping Up: How the Utah Film Center Helps Turn Dreams...
In an effort to help films—like upcoming documentary STEP—with financial needs, the Utah Film Center pioneered the Fiscal Sponsorship Program. … read more
Follow the Flame: Apollo Burger
Apollo Burger has succeeded in its quest to give Utah families quality food and quick service, all at an affordable price. I take comfort in knowing that, as they continue to expand and push forward, there will be quality hamburger restaurants in Salt Lake for generations to come. … read more
Kuro: Voice and Vignette
Joji Koyama and Tujiko Noriko’s Kuro is a beautiful and slow-burning film that will steep audiences in ambiguity during its world premiere at Slamdance 2017. … read more
There Are Friends on a POW Day
POW Day is collaborating with fours resorts as well as local businesses across the Wasatch Front to grow the event from last season. … read more
