Alex Caldiero’s Final Recitation of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl”

Alex Caldiero poses against a gray brick wall with his arm up on a ledge.

Alex Caldiero has performed Ginsberg’s seminal long poem, “Howl,” every five years since 1995. This 30-year tradition will unfortunately terminate on Oct. 7. … read more

Local Review: Modifiers — Well Oiled Machine

The cover for Modifiers' 2024 album, Well Oiled Machine.

This is a fast, tight and ultimately groovy punk record that gives a lot of reasons to be excited for whatever Modifiers does next and wherever that might bring them. … read more

Film Review: One Battle After Another

We may not be fighting a literal war today, the tension and division feel as real — and One Battle After Another is the film that speaks directly to this moment. … read more

SLUG Magazine Presents: 31 Nights of Secondhand Screenings

Your only salvation hums in the neon lights of the marquee. So lock the doors, check your candy and be very afraid… This is 31 Nights of Secondhand Screenings! … read more

Inaugural Orem Film Festival Debuts Ten Local Shorts

Orem Film Festival team in the theaters.

Ten films were screened at the Orem Film Festival, making up an impressive range of narrative and documentary shorts from both local and out-of-state artists. … read more