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Film Review: The Old Guard

Posted on July 10, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
If you're aching for a new action blockbuster, The Old Guard is entertaining, intoxicating and may be the most fun two hours you'll have in July.

If you’re aching for a new action blockbuster, The Old Guard is entertaining, intoxicating and may be the most fun two hours you’ll have in July. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Gina Prince-Bythewood, Netflix, Skydance Media and Denver and Delilah, the Old Guard

Choir Boy: Adam Klopp on the Vanity of Art and the Relevance of Gathering Swans

Posted on July 13, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Adam Klopp, the frontman of local band Choir Boy, discusses the vanity and narcissism of music while delving into the group's latest album, Gathering Swans.

Adam Klopp, the frontman of local band Choir Boy, discusses the vanity and narcissism of music while delving into the group’s latest album, Gathering Swans. … read more

Posted in: InterviewsTagged: Choir Boy, Dais Records, Gathering Swans, Music Interview

Film Review: Mighty Oak

Posted on July 9, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Mighty Oak is a soggy dramedy about a tightly knit, up-and-coming rock band that falters through an asanine third-act twist.

Mighty Oak is a soggy dramedy about a tightly knit, up-and-coming rock band that falters through an asanine third-act twist. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment, Matt R. Allen, Mighty Oak, Sean McNamara

Review: Cold Beaches – Drifter

Posted on August 3, 2020 (August 14, 2024) by Alton Barnhart
Cold Beaches | Drifter | Self-Released

Cold Beaches = The Sundays + La Luz … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Chicago Band, Cold Beaches, Drifter, Music Review, Surf Music

Local Review: Alex Wintersmith Lackey – Of Ash and Soot

Posted on July 21, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Alex Wintersmith Lackey | Of Ash and Soot | Self-Released

Alex Wintersmith Lackey = Matt Maltese + Julian Casablancas + Ben Folds Five … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Alex Wintersmith Lackey, Jazz, Music Review, Of Ash and Soot, Utah Band

Local Review: The Makeways – Feelin’ Good

Posted on July 28, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
The Makeways | Feelin' Good | Self-Released

The Makeways = The Aggrolites +The Planet Smashers +Booker T. & the M.G’s + The Pietasters … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Feelin' Good, Music Review, Self-Released, Ska, The Makeways, Utah Band

Local Review: Lunar Twin – Ghost Moon Ritual

Posted on July 16, 2020 (August 14, 2024) by Alton Barnhart
Lunar Twin | Ghost Moon Ritual | Self-Released

Lunar Twin = Joy Division + Muse  … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Ghost Moon Ritual, Lunar Twin, Salt Lake Band, Synth-Pop

Local Review: Eight01’s Finest – Vol.1

Posted on July 15, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Eight01's Finest | Vol. 1 | Eight01 Records

Eight01’s Finest = Brockhampton + Souls of Mischief + Post Malone … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Eight01 Records, Eight01's Finest, hip-hop, Pop Punk, Rap, Salt Lake Band, Vol. 1

Review: Sea of Troubles – Ecchi

Posted on July 14, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Sea of Troubles | Ecchi | Goldenroad Media

Sea of Troubles = Minor Threat + The OBGMs + Bad Brains … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Ecchi, Goldenroad Media, Music Review, Ontario band, punk, Sea of Troubles

Review: Leni Stern – 4

Posted on July 8, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Leni Stern | 4 | Leni Stern Recordings

Leni Stern = Hugh Masekela’s ’80s output + Joe Zawinul … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Leni Stern

Film Review: Palm Springs

Posted on July 8, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Palm Springs is the kind of film that makes you rethink your idea of what “originality” means, and it’s easily one of the best movies of 2020 thus far.

Palm Springs is the kind of film that makes you rethink your idea of what “originality” means, and it’s easily one of the best movies of 2020 thus far. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Lonely Island Classics, Palm Springs

Film Review: Desperados

Posted on July 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Though Desperados contains a talented cast, that alone is not enough to save the tone-deaf comedy that lacks a high regard for women.

Though Desperados contains a talented cast, that alone is not enough to save the tone-deaf comedy that lacks a high regard for women. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Desperados, MXN Entertainment, Netflix
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