Past and Present Collide with Pat Ring’s Newest Skate Film Typeshit

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Asha Pruitt

Patrick Ring, also known as Pat or P Ring is a local skier and filmmaker in Salt Lake City. … read more

Kilby Block Party 5 @ Utah State Fairpark 5/10-5/12

Posted on May 17, 2024 (May 20, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

The crowd is going wild at Kilby Block Party.

For those who missed out this year, allow our testimonials of the Kilby Block Party experience to guide you into making the right call next year! … read more

17 Stand-Out Performances from Kilby Block Party 5

Posted on May 16, 2024 (May 28, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

With a disco ball-glistening atmosphere and a star-studded lineup that could rival Coachella in sheer talent, Kilby Block Party was an absolute fever dream. … read more

Film Review: IF

Posted on May 16, 2024 (May 16, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

A giant purple furry created looks at a young girl in the background. A man in suspenders looks at someone off screen in the foreground. They all stand in a library.

IF is reaching very high, mixing the feel of a Pixar film with a heavy Spielbergian influence. … read more

The Yassification of the Superhero Genre

Posted on May 15, 2024 (May 16, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Spiderman with a villain clinging onto his back.

It cemented our fates to what the superhero genre has become and at some point in time you or someone you loved fell victim to it. … read more

Film Review: Force of Nature: The Dry 2

Posted on May 13, 2024 (May 13, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Group of people hiking through a forest.

While Falk is ostensibly the main character, he’s far less central to this story than in The Dry, meaning that Bana isn’t given quite as much screen time here. … read more

Cruisin’ The Current: A Quick Chat with Current Joys

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Asha Pruitt

Nick Rattigan stands in a subway with arms outstretched.

Through manic, scribbled-out notes and a partially-eaten tape cassette, Rattigan detailed a behind-the-scenes look to his DIY style and musical antecedent. … read more

Film Interview: Renny Harlin is No Stranger To Peril and Suspense

Posted on May 13, 2024 (May 10, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Renny Harlin stands in front of a convention step and repeat holds a microphone.

Renny Harlin has been helming features since 1986 as his latest film The Strangers: Chapter 1 gets ready to hit theaters, he reflects on his secret to survival. … read more

Film Review: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Posted on May 9, 2024 (May 16, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

In the foreground an ape sits on a saddled horse overlooking a desolate city in the background. A bird hovers over it.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes captures the feel of the ‘70s film; judged on that level, it’s one of the stronger films within the larger franchise. … read more

Questioning the Corporate Culture with Steve Albini

Posted on December 8, 2000 (May 8, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

I’m not going to waste your time with some big introduction for Steve Albini. He is a producer and a musician. You have probably heard some of the albums he’s recorded. … read more