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‘Monkey Man’: From Cages to Kings

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer April 12, 2024

  With (literal) bone-crushing action sequences and gut-wrenching sociopolitical commentary, Dev Patel’s "Monkey Man" is a film unlike any other. While some may refer it to a "John Wick"-reminiscent...

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Vampire Weekend’s ‘Only God Was Above Us’ Review

By Jansen Heaton, Arts Writer April 11, 2024

  "Only God Was Above Us" is the highly anticipated fifth album of American rock band Vampire Weekend. This album marks the mastery of the band’s distinct indie rock sound. Due to this distinct...

Audience members wave flashlights as Blake Rose performs at Soundwell in Salt Lake City on April 10, 2024. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Photo Series: Say G’Day to Blake Rose

By Madeline Van Wagenen, Opinion Editor April 11, 2024

  Australian singer-songwriter Blake Rose had two rules for his show in Salt Lake City on April 10.  First and foremost, if you saw someone dancing, you had to dance with them. And all the...

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‘Invincible’ Season 2: Ending with a Bang, Despite Delays

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer April 11, 2024

  After taking a two-year hiatus between seasons, and then a four-month hiatus dividing the second season, season 2 of Prime Video's animated superhero show “Invincible” concludes with a multiverse...

(L-R) Cailee Spaeny, Kirsten Dunst. (Courtesy of A24)

‘Civil War’ Examines the Frightening World of War Photography

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 10, 2024

  When A24 sent out the first poster for Alex Garland’s “Civil War” late last year, it appeared remarkably cheap and insincere. Film studios have never shied away from producing films that...

Damsel Poster (Courtesy of TUDUM by Netflix)

‘Damsel’ is Not a Typical Fairytale

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer April 10, 2024

  "Damsel" is not a fairytale, which may be shocking given the fantastical nature of the trailers that preceded the film’s release on March 8, 2024. In an unexpected turn of events, the Netflix...

Nell Tiger Free as Margaret in The First Omen. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

‘The First Omen’: The Renaissance of Religious Horror

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 9, 2024

  Since the dawn of horror, stories of religious terror have been pervasive. The epic biblical tales of demons and unholy powers wreaking havoc have inspired countless terrifying films, many of...

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The Unsustainable Damage of the Film Industry

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer April 8, 2024

  In the modern world, the effects of carbon emissions and general waste have become more and more apparent with rising temperatures and lowering air quality. Many know the major reasons and places...

Southern Magnolia on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on March 5, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The U’s Campus is a Living Tree Museum

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer April 4, 2024

  The University of Utah is home to a large body of impressive research, from genomic research at the University of Utah Health to research on the link between printmaking and health in the College...

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Individual Sustainability: What You Can Do

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer April 3, 2024

  When thinking about climate change and helping the environment, one can feel incredibly overwhelmed. There are a lot of things out of our control, but there are also things we can do to help...