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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.

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

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Sanzaru, Slamdance 2020, Xia Magnus

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

Posted in: Show ReviewsTagged: Alex O'Connor, Rex Orange County, Union Event Center

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

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Ladj Ly, Les Misérables, SRAB Films

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.

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

Posted in: Film Reviews, LGBTQ+Tagged: LGBTQ+, Olivia Peace, Slamdance 2020, Tahara

Slamdance: Ask No Questions

Posted on January 31, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Viewers must approach Ask No Questions as a investigative documentary instead of another conspiracy-theory proposal. The film begins with the account of a CNN reporter who, with her cameraman, captures the scene of what is televised as a Falun Gong “religious public suicide” in Beijing at Tiananmen Square. … read more

Posted in: SLUGmagTagged: Slamdance 2020

Film Review: The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão

Posted on February 4, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão is both a tragic melodrama and a fierce statement against the injustices of an oppressively patriarchal society.

The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão is both a tragic melodrama and a fierce statement against the injustices of an oppressively patriarchal society. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Karim Aïnouz, Martha Batalha, The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão, Vitrine Filmes

Slamdance Film Review: 1986

Posted on February 4, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Since every scene—regardless of real-world urgency—floats along like a waking dream, 1986 often feels like it's missing a necessary bite.

Since every scene—regardless of real-world urgency—floats along like a waking dream, 1986 often feels like it’s missing a necessary bite. … read more

Posted in: Film Reviews, SlamdanceTagged: 1986, film review, Lothar Herzog, Slamdance Film Festival

Lighting Lanterns in the Dark: The Rape Recovery Center and its Social Justice & Outreach Leaders

Posted on February 6, 2020 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Stephany Murguia, Megan Asadian and Jorge Barraza comprise a portion of the Rape Recovery Center staff, and work toward the goal of eradicating sexual assault through outreach and education.

For 45 years the Rape Recovery Center has been the flagship trauma-informed and multiculturally conscious sexual-violence safe space in Salt Lake. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, LGBTQ+Tagged: Jorge Barraza, LGBTQ+, Non profit, Rape Recovery Center, Utah Domestic Violence Coalition

Localized: Beachmen

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Evan Vice, Kyle Dickson, Joshua Hunsaker and Michael Cottle make up Beachmen.

It’s been five years since Beachmen released their second and last album, now they are making a comeback for SLUG’s Localized Showcase. … read more

Posted in: LocalizedTagged: Beachmen, Local Music, Localized, SLUG Anniversary

Filling in the Gaps: The Rose Park Neighborhood Center

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
"The Rose Park Neighborhood Center epitomizes how we should listen, cooperate and satisfy the needs of all people in our communities."

The Rose Park Neighborhood Center offers a space for refugees and immigrant voices to be heard and a program to address personal and familial obstacles. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and EducationTagged: Immigrant Services, Refugees, Rose Park Neighborhood Center, The Good Samaritan Foundation Utah

Keeping Salt Lake Unique: SLC’s Business Development Division

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Pictured at Black Feather Whiskey, Roberta Reichgelt, Peter Makowski, Ben Kolendar, Jacob Maxwell, Andrew Wittenberg, Simone Butler and Will Wright comprise the Business Development Division of SLC’s Department of Economic Development.

The Business Development Division wants to create a vision of SLC that balances a vibrant local scene with responsible economic growth. … read more

Posted in: Shop LocalTagged: Business Development, Economic development, Local Business, Salt Lake Entrepreneurs

Localized: Purr Bats

Posted on February 6, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Terrence Warburton, Jesse Winter, Kyrbir Is-p and David Payne come together to create Purr Bats.

Get ready to be captivated by the powerful Purr Bats and internalize Is-p’s new mantra, “Why live blandly?” at SLUG’s Anniversary Localized Showcase. … read more

Posted in: LocalizedTagged: Localized, Purr Bats, SLUG Anniversary
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