Sundance Film Review: Luxor

Posted on February 3, 2020 (September 28, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Andrea Riseborough and Karim Saleh appear Luxor by Zeina Durra, an official selection of the World Cinema Dramatic Competition 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.

The synopsis of Zeina Durra’s Luxor sounds more like a genre-typical travel romance than what’s delivered. Luxor is closer to a quiet, art-house character study. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Summer White (Blanco de Verano)

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

Adrian Rossi appears in Summer White (Blanco de Verano) by Rodrigo Ruiz Patterson, an official selection of the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Natalia Bermudez. 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.

Summer White (Blanco de Verano) doesn’t offer traditional payoffs that we may want or expect as viewers, and it’s certainly better for it. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Kajillionare

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

Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins and Debra Winger appear in Kajillionaire by Miranda July, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Matt Kennedy. 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.

Miranda July’s Kajillionaire weaves protagonist Old Dolio Dyne (Evan Rachel Wood) into a life of con artistry and emotional neglect. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Bad Hair

Posted on January 27, 2020 (September 28, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

Yaani King Mondschein, Elle Lorraine, and Lena Waithe appears in Bad Hair by Justin Simien, an official selection of the Midnight 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.

Bad Hair is the kind of film that I think most audiences want to see at Sundance. It’s good, draws from cultural folklore, and pushes boundaries accessibly. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Possessor

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

A still from Possessor by Brandon Cronenberg

Possessor is fucked up. It’s a great Midnight category movie, and let it be known that there is intense body horror and violence. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Okavango – River of Dreams (Director’s Cut)

Posted on January 29, 2020 (September 28, 2023) by Asha Pruitt

When it comes to nature documentaries, there’s the Animal Kingdom dimension that also is a measure of success. For this, I needed my trusty nature-doc buddy: Babyface. … read more

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