January 2018
Film thrives in Utah, and the Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals are touchstones of our passion for it. In Derek Ballard’s cover for our January Film Festival Issue, literal film earns our bee its stripes as we celebrate the art form at these two festivals. Moreover, its eye is a lens. Find more of Ballard’s work via Neuer Geist at neuergeist.com.
Local Review: Harpers – Self-titled
Harpers = Dr. Dog + The Lumineers … read more
Local Review: Dissension – Ancient Chaos
Dissension = Deicide + Morbid Angel + Malevolent Creation … read more
Local Review: Amalo – Forest Street
Amalo = Appleseed Cast + Brand New … read more
Review: Corrosion of Conformity – No Cross No Crown
Corrosion Of Conformity = Poison Idea + (Houdini-era Melvins x Black Sabbath) … read more
Review: Calexico – The Thread That Keeps Us
Calexico = Magnolia Electric Co. + The Handsome Family + Songs: Ohia
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Indie Filmmakers Assemble: Joe and Anthony Russo Return to Slamdance
Before Joe and Anthony Russo became well-known directors by helming key episodes of Arrested Development and Community, and eventually taking the reins of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Civil War, the brothers were like most indie filmmakers—passionate, starving and driven. … read more
Localized: Comedy Showcase
Now that the holidays are behind us, SLUG Localized brings stand-up comedy back to the stage to cure the holiday hangover with a heaping dose of hilarity. … read more
Another Valley: Granary Art Center
The exhibits in Granary each explore the idea of travel and presence: the anxiety and compulsion to travel, to document and to frame—to have been somewhere and, years later, still be unraveling what it all means. … read more
Sustainable Filmmaking: Slamdance Polytechnic
Slamdance Polytechnic promises to provide resources, practical information and learning opportunities together around the Slamdance Film Festival—giving those who are interested in the art of filmmaking a chance to go beyond simply viewing independent films at the festival and one step closer to successfully creating their own. … read more
Quiet Heroes: Kristen Ries and Maggie Snyder’s Legacy at Sundance
Through home video, archival material and more, Quiet Heroes compellingly highlights Kristen Ries’ and Maggie Snyder’s exceptional work and compassion. … read more
Art | Art and Fashion | Fashion | LGBTQ+
George Starks: In Memoriam
“I first met George in the late ’90s when Slamdance was determined yet struggling to establish itself in Utah. If it wasn’t for George, we wouldn’t be where we are today.” … read more
Tonkotsu Shabu Shabu Bar
Utah’s need for cold-weather comfort food has looked to Japan’s hot foods as the ramen craze took over. But there’s more! Enter Tonkotsu Shabu Shabu. … read more
