Arts
Movie Review: Dutch Influence
“The golden rule is: if you can perform in Holland, you can perform anywhere,” says internationally known Dutch House artist Sander Van Doorn of how Dutch culture has shaped one of the biggest industries in EDM. … read more
Devin Townsend Presents The Retinal Circus
DVD review for Devin Townsend Presents The Retinal Circus. … read more
Top 5 Movies Of 2013
My father was right. The older you get, the faster time goes. One minute, you’re sneaking into R-rated movies with your buddies, the next, you’re threatening the 13-year-old asshat behind you in the theater for kicking your seat. So much happened these past 12 months, good and bad, it’s hard to know where to begin. As a film critic, it was tough to see one of the most significant icons in my industry pass away this year. Whether or not I agreed with Roger Ebert (it was honestly a coin flip), the man was a spectacular writer and became the face of a profession I truly adore. So, here’s to 2013 (thus far) and to all the thumb ups and downs in every aspect of our lives. … read more
Book Reviews
Reviews for Bellman & Black: A Novel, Diablo III: The Book of Tyrael, Incidential Contact, Leaving Salt Lake City and Torment Saint: The Life of Elliott Smith.
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The Mysterious Design of Life and Death: A Profile of...
Isaac Hastings creates cryptic, carefully designed, line-dominant artwork that conveys both spiritually infused and dream-inspired symbols. His meticulous design is featured on the cover of SLUG this month to honor the magazine’s 300th issue. A self-described “jack of all trades, master of none,” Hastings is humble—he sports a black hoodie, jeans and a beanie during our interview and speaks frankly about his evolution as an artist. … read more
Green Day’s American Idiot @ Kingsbury Hall 12.03
Alright, I know what you’re thinking. Punk rock? On Broadway? Are you fuckin’ serious? Set aside your thoughts on whether or not Green Day is “punk.” Instead, let’s talk about the awesome spectacle that is American Idiot. … read more
Multitudes: University of Utah’s Dance Graduate Students Perform
Bucking the pattern of previous years, this December is shaping up to be a busy month for dance here in Zion. This coming weekend (Dec. 5–7) the University of Utah’s graduate students in dance will mount Multitudes, celebrating the culmination of three years’ research in new choreography. … read more
Spamalot! @ The Egyptian Theatre 11.29
The great thing about Spamalot! is that it knows from the very start that it’s a Broadway play. While a lot of the performance sticks to the main plot of the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail—the Knights Who Say Ni are present, as well as Not Dead Fred, who has his own number—it differs in a few ways. … read more
Gorging: A Canyoneering Documentary
On Wednesday, November 20, Brewvies hosted a sold-out screening of Brian Olliver’s canyoneering documentary, Gorging. Aside from being a visual feast, Gorging provides a thrilling glimpse into this exciting and somewhat unknown sport. … read more
Sherpas Cinema: Into The Mind
Following up on their award-winning 2011 film, All.I.Can, Sherpas Cinema has put together a visceral ride that keeps the audience gasping to catch their breath. … read more