Subjective History… Wrap-Up

Posted on April 4, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Two bands that have been around in various forms for a long time who should be mentioned are Shot In The Dark and The Strangers.

The subjective history of Salt Lake City’s underground artists such as Maimed For Life, Massacre Guys, Angle, The Stench, and many others … read more

Review: Endlings – Human Form

Posted on March 19, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Endlings | Human Form | Whited Sepulchre

Endlings = Rashad Becker + Dustin Wong + Zs … read more

The Continuing History of Underground Music In Salt Lake City

Posted on March 3, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Support the local bands, and if you don’t like the bands you see and hear, start a band of your own and help make the next ten years as interesting as the last.

In many ways, this is the best time ever for underground music in Salt Lake City so support the local bands! … read more

Soul Force Records Signs Insight

Posted on March 3, 1989 (August 9, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

That’s right, a Salt Lake underground act, Insight, has finally gotten a decent break. … read more

Film Review: The Courier

Posted on March 19, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Cumberbatch is reliably excellent in the lead role, proving once again that he's one of the best of the best. But I must admit that Brosnahan stole the movie for me, and I love seeing her get the chance to mix things up.

The Courier isn’t going to be an Oscar contender or a blockbuster, but it’s a solidly entertaining thriller. … read more

Local Review: The Dream Tapes – The Dream Tapes

Posted on March 22, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Dream Tapes = Cloud Nothings + boy pablo

The Dream Tapes is a feel-good experience that solidifies the band as Utah’s 2021 version of the Beach Boys. … read more

Series Review: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Posted on March 18, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The first episode picks up six months after Avengers: Endgame. The mantle of Captain America has passed to Sam Wilson, but despite the desire of others—including Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes—to see him wield the shield, Sam just doesn’t feel that he, or anyone but Steve Rogers, is worthy of that role.

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier promises to be a wild ride that restores Fridays to the state of nirvana. … read more

The Spine of Night Is an Animated Counterculture Nostalgia Trip At SXSW

Posted on March 18, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Spine of Night is the an animated film made shooting live action then tracing onto animation cels—recalling classics such as Heavy Metal. … read more

SXSW Film Review: Alien on Stage: The Documentary

Posted on March 18, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Alien on Stage: The Documentary combines into one gloriously goofy and strangely inspiring film, and it truly must be seen to be believed. … read more

Our Father Brings a Sensitive and Quirky Story of Sisterhood to SXSW

Posted on March 17, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Our Father is a sardonically morose yet whimsically charming new film that rests on the shoulders of four women: sisters Beta and Zelda. (L–R) Baize Buzan as Beta and Allison Torem as Zelda.

Our Father is a sardonically morose yet whimsically charming new film that rests on the shoulders of four women: sisters Beta and Zelda. … read more

SXSW Film Review: The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson

Posted on March 18, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Leah Purcell has directed a revisionist western masterpiece in The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson. … read more

SXSW Film Review: Here Before

Posted on March 17, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Director Stacy Gregg has created a subdued and cerebral thriller in Here Before, akin to early black-and-white Hitchcock films such as Rebecca. … read more