I met Greg a few years ago while riding the dirt jumps in Park City. My initial impression of him was a guy who didn’t say much and shredded hard. Later that summer, he started talking to me and I found a good-humored, friendly guy behind the stoic veil. … read more
Booth is an artist, whether it’s as a scholar, a professor, a curator, a creator or an installer. Mostly known for his large-scale paintings of authoritarian figures, Booth’s last solo show, in 2004, rocked the art community when some of the pieces were censored for content. … read more
Amanda Rock, our Senior Staff Writer, made the world a cheery one when she began writing for the magazine in January of 2013. Her positive disposition brightens our day each time we get to see her! … read more
Not only is Equity a film that hearkens back to smaller financial thrillers like Wall Street and Glengarry Glen Ross, but it subverts their bruising masculinity by casting all of the key players as ambitious women. … read more
I kicked myself for not checking out Morris from America at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Now that I have had the opportunity to see it, I understand why so many people were talking about it. It’s a poignant look at cultural differences, hip-hop and the relationship between fathers and sons.
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The advertisements make this project look like a fraternity bro’s wet dream, and, while some of that is true, the story itself is absolutely incredible. … read more
Listening to Kurt Vile for the first time, or even returning to him after a long while, can feel strangely disarming. This past year has given him his largest amount of exposure to date, including live television performances, two radio singles, a Rolling Stone interview with J. Mascis, animation appearances and more. … read more
Tori Loke is a bi-structured creature who flawlessly represents both ends of the gender spectrum of drag. She’s beautiful—long and strong, boasting a smile and a gentle aura. I’m instantly intrigued by how captivating her look is. It almost perfectly reflects the blend of femininity and masculinity that exudes from her as she opens up about herself and her art. … read more
Stepping into THE VOID’s studio felt like stepping onto a movie set—a set that’s only further enhanced by the power of virtual reality. This wasn’t an arcade- nor laser tag–like setting—this was moving platforms, secret hatches, magic-like effects and suits you put on that look like armor from the Halo series. … read more
Heather Mahler is a local freelance artist. When comparing her personal style with the style of her drawings, it’s clear that the lines are blurred. She often gets asked if she is featured in her drawings, though she says she is actually emulating the characters she draws. She will be participating in Craft Lake City’s 8th Annual DIY Festival. … read more
