Sundance Film Review: La Llorona

Posted on January 25, 2020 (September 28, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

María Mercedes Coroy and Mara Teln appear in La Llorona by Jayro Bustamante, an official selection of the Spotlight program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. 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.

La Llorona is a good way to get your fix for a socially aware, supernatural psychological/revenge thriller at Sundance 2020. … read more

Localized Comedy Showcase: Jasmine Lewis, Greg Orme, Rachel Rothenberg and Sam D’Antuono

Posted on January 2, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

SLUG's January Localized Comedy showcase features (L–R) Sam D’Antuono, Jasmine Lewis, Rachel Rothenberg and Greg Orme. Lewis and Orme will co-headline, with Rothenberg and D’Antuono opening.

We’ve locked up the guitars, tied up the singers and hidden the drums to allow comedy to take over Urban Lounge for the comedy showcase of SLUG Localized. … read more

The Top 11 Films of 2019

Posted on December 23, 2019 (September 22, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The year is coming to an end, and that means that it’s time to talk about the best films of 2019, and there were a lot to choose from this year. … read more

Film Review: Cats

Posted on December 20, 2019 (November 23, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Still of Taylor Swift as Bombalurina in Tom Hooper's Cats

Cats is barely even an interesting failure. It’s unlikely to please much of anyone and should probably just be put to sleep. … read more

Food Review: Ginger Street

Posted on January 2, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Ginger Street’s spin on takeout chicken wings offers a sweet and sticky experience that beckons a moist towelette’s company.

Ginger Street 324 State St. || 385.477.4975 Mon–Thur: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Fri: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Sat: 12 p.m.–11 p.m. Sun: 3 p.m.–9 p.m. gingerstreet.com At Ginger Street in Downtown Salt Lake City, a casual and trendy atmosphere is almost as interesting as the food being served. Diners are greeted by servers sporting identical Cotopaxi fanny packs. A DJ

Slamdance Film Festival 2020: Thunderbolt in Mine Eye

Posted on January 2, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Thunderbolt in Mine Eye follows the relationship of two teens still coming into their own selves.

Zachary and Sarah Sherman’s Thunderbolt In Mine Eye captures a 2019 vision of young romance, following two teens entering an awkward but solid relationship. … read more

Slamdance Film Festival 2020: Close Quarters (Territorio)

Posted on January 2, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

The performances of Close Quarters' leads may well elicit your pity while your eyes are glued to the screen.

Close Quarters is a narrative feature that deconstructs tropes of masculinity—in Mexican society, no less—and instills a gripping sense of unease. … read more

Film Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Posted on December 19, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Daisy Ridely returns as Rey for The Rise of Skywalker, the final chapter in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

Go into Rise of Skywalker expecting to have mixed feelings, and you should enjoy it. Or hate it. Or both. There’s no telling with us Star Wars fans anymore. … read more

Utah Film Center: Providing Monthly Dialogues within Creative Interests

Posted on January 2, 2020 (September 5, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Utah Film Center Executive Director Patrick Hubley and the UtFC team cultivate conversations through their film programming at the Main Library and Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.

Utah Film Center’s role here is to underpin how important it is for creative people to come together through this medium. … read more

A Very Ogden X-Mas: Earthworm, Super Young Adult and Clësh @ Funk ‘n Dive 12.13

Posted on December 18, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Earthworm and Clësh are rightfully some of the hottest names in the Goden hip-hop community.

It was easy to remember why Earthworm is the King of Ogden hip-hop. He flows like gold. He’s as good as, if not better than, most in the game right now. … read more