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September Feature Band: Strangers

Posted on September 1, 1990 (August 28, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

One minute Strangers’ music will sound like the 70s hard-driving rock n’ roll, and then will move to a number which could have been influenced by The English Beat. This diversity keeps their music interesting. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Strangers

Skateboarding: Or “Play With Your Toys in The House”

Posted on September 1, 1990 (June 20, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Skating is as much of a sport as football, soccer or track. Goals are what skating is all about. One day, you're learning to glue shoes, the next, you're the president.

Skating is as much of a sport as football, soccer or track. Goals are what skating is all about. One day, you’re learning to glue shoes, the next, you’re the president. … read more

Posted in: SkateTagged: National Skateboarding Association, Salty Peaks Snow and Skate

Dear Dickheads: September 1990

Posted on September 1, 1990 (June 20, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Tis I—Inexplicable SLUG stool pigeon and adjective fool (Will I ever learn?) here to place highest regards on these individuals. … read more

Posted in: SLUGTagged: dear dickheads

The Metal Scene: FM Radio Burnout – Baton Rouge w/ Cirkus 

Posted on September 1, 1990 (October 13, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
September 1990 - Issue 21 SLUG Magazine masthead

July 27th saw Cirkus opening for Baton Rouge. A large crowd showed up, however we felt that evening could have been better spent at home drinking and listening to their tapes. … read more

Posted in: ConcertTagged: Baton Rouge, Cirkus

Jojo’s Corner: September 1990

Posted on September 1, 1990 (June 20, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

I believe the best groupies are not in Salt Lake but in Peoa. They just don’t know it because nobody played there. I think the White House should be painted purple and gold and rededicated as a “theme park” for Prince and Cher fans. I believe Professor Griff should fill the empty seat on the

Posted in: SLUGTagged: Jojo's Corner

She & Him Melt Away Tour – A Tribute to Brian Wilson @ Red Butte 06.14 

Posted on June 17, 2022 (May 5, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
She & Him Melt Away performing live at Red Butte Garden

Deschanel was stunning. Her vocals were incredible—especially considering the chilly, night air—during this She & Him tribute show to Brian Wilson at Red Butte. … read more

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: JEMS, Red Butte, she & him

Interview: Makeup Designer Donald Mowat

Posted on June 17, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Donald Mowat applies movie makeup to Timothee Chalamet for Dune

Donald Mowat, the Oscar-nominated makeup designer on Dune, No Time To Die and Moon Knight, grew up to be the guy who makes our heroes look good. … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: Donald Mowat, Dune, moon knight, No Time To Die

Mestiza, or Mixed: A Utah-based Story of Mixed Identity and the Artist’s Pursuit 

Posted on June 16, 2022 (March 24, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Joy Asiado on the set of Mestiza, or Mixed

Plan-B Theatre presents Mestiza, or Mixed, a well-woven story of intersecting personal identities and how those play out in the world. … read more

Posted in: Performance & TheatreTagged: Mestiza, or Mixed, Plan B Theatre Company, Play, Theater, Theatre

Film Review: The Lost Girls

Posted on June 16, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Still of Livia de Paolis in The Lost Girls

The Lost Girls, a retelling of Peter Pan from a female perspective, is a treatise on trying to avoid growing up that merely left me trying to avoid throwing up. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: The Lost Girls

Film Review: Lightyear

Posted on June 15, 2022 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Still from animated movie Lightyear

Lightyear proves itself more of a children’s sci-fi action movie than a Toy Story prequel. The memorable cast make Lightyear an out-of-this-world summer flick. … read more

Posted in: Film Reviews, LGBTQ+Tagged: Angus MacLane, LGBTQ+, Lightyear, Pixar

Staples, Folds and Ink: Grid Zine Fest 2022

Posted on June 15, 2022 (April 20, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Rikki Longino (@mobilemooncoop) and Molly Jager. (Photo: Tyson Call)

The zine scene in Utah and surrounding states is alive and well. Folded 8.5 x 11s, colored paper, fresh prints and wet ink abounded at the 2022 Grid Zine Fest. … read more

Posted in: Local EventsTagged: Grid Zine Fest, Salt Lake Arts Academy

Film Review: Benediction

Posted on June 14, 2022 (September 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Still of Jeremy Irvine and Jack Lowden in Benediction

There’s much to admire in Terence Davies’ newest film, and the best elements of Benediction easily carry it through the weaker moments. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: BBC Film, Benediction, Emu Films, Terence Davies
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