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Film Review: The Card Counter

Posted on September 9, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The Card Counter is moody and depressing at times, but it has a lot to say and kept me so glued to the screen that I barely blinked.

The Card Counter is moody and depressing at times, but it has a lot to say and kept me so glued to the screen that I barely blinked. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Casinos, film, film review

Mountain Movers: Moving More Than Mountains

Posted on September 8, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
While the virus pulled a lot of things apart, the members of Mountain Movers were brought closer together, resulting in an exciting new sound.

While the virus pulled a lot of things apart, the members of Mountain Movers were brought closer together, resulting in an exciting new sound. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Dan Greene, Moving Mountains, Trouble In Mind Records, World What World

Noah Cyrus w/ Ant Clemons @ Ogden Twilight 09.04

Posted on September 7, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
It feels like we are all pretty damn glad to get back to the gigs. Ogden Twilight is doing a pretty damn fine job making that happen. 

It feels like we are all pretty damn glad to get back to the gigs. Ogden Twilight is doing a pretty damn fine job making that happen.  … read more

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: Ant Clemons, Noah Cyrus, Ogden Twilight

Filmmaker Nick Fituri Scown Takes on Laughter and Tears with Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 

Posted on September 7, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 is a unique look at the first defining moment of the century and it's a poignant portrait of the human spirit.

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 is a unique look at the first defining moment of the century and it’s a poignant portrait of the human spirit. … read more

Posted in: Film InterviewsTagged: Julie Seabaugh, Nick Fitari Scown, Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

youngassNICO, Phobia the Greatest and MOD @ August SLUG Picnic 08.28

Posted on September 7, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
SLUG's outdoor concert series, SLUG Picnic, returned this August with an explosion of late-summer heat and enthusiastic showmanship.

SLUG’s outdoor concert series, SLUG Picnic, returned this August with an explosion of late-summer heat and enthusiastic showmanship. … read more

Posted in: SLUG PicnicTagged: MOD, Phobia the Greatest, SLUG Picnic, youngasNICO

Lacto Fervere: Inviting Bacteria to the Table

Posted on September 7, 2021 (October 16, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
When it comes to creating your own lacto fermentations, understanding the “how” isn’t as important as understanding the “why.”

When it comes to creating your own lacto fermentations, understanding the “how” isn’t as important as understanding the “why.” … read more

Posted in: Food: Interviews & FeaturesTagged: lacto fermentation, Talyn Behzad

Local Review: Bly Wallentine – Dizzy Giant

Posted on September 3, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Bly Wallentine | Dizzy Giant | Self-Released

Bly Wallentine = Sufjan Stevens + Gary Wilson (Tormented) + Soft Hair … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Bly Wallentine

Record Reviews: August 1989

Posted on August 1, 1989 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
August 1989 Record Reviews featuring Bad Yodelers, Better Way, Truce and The Stench. Don't miss out on some classics!

August 1989 Record Reviews featuring Bad Yodelers, Better Way, Truce and The Stench. Don’t miss out on some classics! … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Bad Yodlers, Better Way, The Stench, Truce

Boxcar Kids: A blend of Salt Lake’s finest egos

Posted on August 1, 1989 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Boxcar Kids are most famous for their egos. After 18 months of flack about it, they finally started using it to their advantage.

Boxcar Kids are most famous for their egos. After 18 months of flack about it, they finally started using it to their advantage. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Boxcar kids, Jon Shuman

Film Review: Small Engine Repair

Posted on September 8, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Small Engine Repair is a remarkable film—a darkly comedic, nail-bitingly tense and, at times, emotional work that defies easy categorization.

Small Engine Repair is a remarkable film—a darkly comedic, nail-bitingly tense and, at times, emotional work that defies easy categorization. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: John Pollono, Jon Bernthal, Shea Wigham, tapestry films

Review: Halsey – If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power

Posted on September 1, 2021 (August 1, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Halsey | If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power | Capitol Records

Halsey = Joan Jett x 5sos x Avril Lavigne  … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Atticus Ross, Capitol Records, halsey, If I Can't Have Love I Want Power, Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor

Film Review: Worth

Posted on September 3, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
When Worth kicks into gear, it’s a moving and interesting story that captures both a collective and individual experience.

When Worth kicks into gear, it’s a moving and interesting story that captures both a collective and individual experience. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Amy Ryan, Anonymous Content, Michael Keaton, Sara Colangelo, Worth
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