Slamdance Film Review: Jasper Mall

Posted on January 24, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The documentary Jasper Mall illustrates the mediocre hum of an Alabama shopping-center’s current market that once housed a myriad of different storefronts. … read more

Major’s Flavors and Drag—The Queer Spice of Life

Posted on January 24, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Major's Flavors featured drag kings and queens from both Utah and California, coming together to create a truly memorable event.

SLUG had the great displeasure of attending the Major’s Flavors event which showcased some of the most grossly beautiful creatures we’ve ever featured. … read more

Film Review: The Song of Names

Posted on January 24, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Set in Europe during the outbreak of World War II, the story follows Martin, a nine-year-old boy who learns that he must share his room with a boy his age, a Jewish refugee named Dovidl.

The Song of Names is gripping, but it’s almost never convincing. Despite some genuinely great elements, it feels wholly manufactured and uninspired. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Tapeworm

Posted on January 25, 2020 (July 22, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Ultimately Tapeworm is a film that by all rights should be incredibly dull. It breaks every convention of good storytelling and manages to be captivating. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: A Dog’s Death

Posted on January 26, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Matías Ganz’s A Dog’s Death is a top-notch thriller that unravels the absurd and violent consequences of class and racial discrimination. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Máxima

Posted on January 26, 2020 (July 22, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Máxima is a must-see for anyone who feels they can’t make an impact—the film is proof that the willingness to fight for what is right can make a difference. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Acasӑ, My Home

Posted on January 26, 2020 (September 28, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

A still from Acasa, My Home by Radu Ciorniciuc, an official selection of the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Mircea Topoleanu. All photos are copyrighted and may be used by press only for the purpose of news or editorial coverage of Sundance Institute programs. Photos must be accompanied by a credit to the photographer and/or 'Courtesy of Sundance Institute.' Unauthorized use, alteration, reproduction or sale of logos and/or photos is strictly prohibited.

Acasӑ, My Home succeeds as a cinéma verité documentary that offers a compelling case study about the shortcomings of how we live. … read more

Carphax Files: Case Reopened

Posted on January 27, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The recently returned Carphax Files circa 2005.

Carphax Files may feel like they are starting over, but the impression they left on their fans have kept them dedicated through the years. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Sanzaru

Posted on January 27, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The disorienting and claustrophobic thirller Sanzaru shows a solid potential for director Xia Magnus in their thematic concepts, visuals and soundscapes. … read more

Rex Orange County @ The Union Event Center 01.23

Posted on January 27, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

In the wake of the success of his 2019 album Pony, Rex Orange stopped by SLC for a show at the Union Event Center.

Anyone who can keep up with a night of multicolored, flashing stage lights and a bouncing performer should definitely attend a Rex Orange County show. … read more

Film Review: Les Misérables

Posted on January 28, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Les Miserables stars Damien Bonnard, Alexis Manenti and Djibril Zonga who patrol the area of Montfermeil before things take a turn for the worst.

Les Misérables is a terrific film that deserves to be seen and discussed—it might even help change the way people think about how they treat each other. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Tahara

Posted on January 28, 2020 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Speaking to the potential of toxicity in friendships that take place early in life, Olivia Peace’s Tahara encourages the safety of autonomy. … read more