Film Review: Biosphere

Posted on August 3, 2023 (August 1, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Two people stand in frame looking to the upper left corner of the frame. They look distraught. Still from Biosphere. Photo courtesy of Duplass Brothers Productions

While Biosphere isn’t the worst film I have seen in the past year, it didn’t stick out to me as anything special. … read more

Benjamin Powell on Utah Pacific Fashion Show 2023

Posted on July 27, 2023 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Utah Pacific Fashion hosts its very first Utah Pacific Fashion Show on July 29, and the show will feature prominent Pacific Islander designers from across Utah. … read more

Film Review: Haunted Mansion

Posted on July 27, 2023 (July 26, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Haunted Mansion may struggle to find its footing in theaters, but it has a definite future as traditional October viewing. … read more

Film Review: Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour

Posted on July 31, 2023 (August 1, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Barbie Nation: An Unauthorized Tour takes a look at the effects the Barbie doll has had on the United States since her conception in 1959. … read more

Film Review: Barbie

Posted on July 25, 2023 (July 25, 2023) by Alton Barnhart

Barbie doesn't just make a toy seem real, it makes that toy's literal and philosophical journey to reality the core of its story. Photo courtesy: Warner Brothers

Barbie doesn’t just make a toy seem real; it makes that toy’s literal and philosophical journey to reality the core of its story. … read more

Film Review: The Beanie Bubble

Posted on July 26, 2023 (July 26, 2023) by Alton Barnhart

The Beanie Bubble accomplishes what it sets out to do, entertaining audiences and telling a story about recognizing a toxic relationship and embrace self worth. Photo courtesy: Apple

The Beanie Bubble accomplishes what it sets out to do, entertaining audiences and telling a story on recognizing a toxic relationship and embracing self worth. … read more

Sundance in The Summer: Local Lens with Basil Tsiokos

Posted on July 25, 2023 (July 25, 2023) by Alton Barnhart

Sundance’s Local Lens event is an opportunity for Utahns to see films outside of the typical festival schedule and on a smaller scale. Photo courtesy: Sundance Film Festival

Sundance’s Local Lens event is an opportunity for Utahns to see films outside of the typical festival schedule and on a smaller scale. … read more

Local Review: American Humor – Inflation

Posted on July 26, 2023 (July 24, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Album art for Inflation features a big red balloon against a blue background, surrounded on all sides by sharp objects.

Inflation is a pure pop-punk release—11 tracks of open chords, distorted guitars and anthemic chorus with a genuine appreciation for the form. … read more

SLAC’s Summer Show: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Posted on July 21, 2023 (July 21, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Puppets from SLAC's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood pose in a postcard image as part of the show's promotion.

Salt Lake Acting Company’s satirical look at Utah’s year-in-review rarely disappoints, and this year is no different. … read more

Film Review: Oppenheimer

Posted on July 20, 2023 (July 19, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Oppenheimer is smart, ambitious and has an epic “event movie” quality that combines serious drama with a blockbuster sense of showmanship. … read more

Local Review: Tycoon Machete – The Great Machine

Posted on July 19, 2023 (September 25, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Album art for "The Great Machine" is a vivid, stylized anatomic illustration of a mysterious creature.

Tycoon Machete’s first full length album is a post-grunge, psychedelic slumber, with their anti-capitalist lyrics etched on the glass inside of a lava lamp. … read more

Film Review: They Cloned Tyrone

Posted on July 19, 2023 (July 19, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

They Cloned Tyrone is far and away one of the best films of the summer, and it’s a smart, hilarious, action-packed and thought-provoking mindbender. Photo courtesy of Netflix

They Cloned Tyrone is far and away one of the best films of the summer, and it’s a smart, hilarious, action-packed and thought-provoking mindbender. … read more