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San in Princess Mononoke. Courtesy of GKIDS and Studio Ghibli.
Studio Ghibli Fest: 'Princess Mononoke' Challenges Western Ideas of Morality
By Isra Habib, Arts Writer • July 25, 2024

  In the Western world, animation is often seen as a medium for children. This is largely thanks to companies like Disney or Pixar. Even...

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Libraries: We All Know Them, Do We Still Love Them?
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer • July 24, 2024

  Are libraries still important? Of course. Are they important in the same way they were 40 years ago? No, not exactly.  Your parents...

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'The Mole' Season 7: Sabotage Is a Dish Best Served Hot
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer • July 24, 2024

  You know that feeling you get when your throat tightens? When your heart is beating so loud you’re worried your chest might explode?...

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Point of View: Vapes, Are They the New Cigarette?
By Estella Weeks, Point of View Host • July 22, 2024

Transcript: Intro: [music] Welcome back to The Daily Utah Chronicle's opinion podcast. I'm your host, Estella Weeks, and you're listening...

KEVIN COSTNER as Hayes Ellison in New Line Cinemas Western drama Horizon: An American Saga” Chapter One, a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Exploring the Frontier in 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1'
By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer • July 21, 2024

  “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” is the first installment in a four-part film series of American westerns written, directed...

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Music Videos: Are They Dying?
By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer • July 21, 2024

  Do you remember Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” music video? Or the internet sensation of "Gangnam Style" by Psy? Music videos have...

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Clairo’s 'Charm' Marks a Bold Step Forward
By Isra Habib, Arts Writer • July 17, 2024

  American indie-pop star Clairo has returned after a three-year hiatus with her latest album, “Charm.” This self-produced record,...

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'Mamma Mia!' Deep Dive: What’s ABBA Got to Do With It?
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer • July 15, 2024

  In high school, I watched "Mamma Mia!"for the first time. I recognized the songs as ABBA's and reflected, “How did this musical and...

The Candlelight Concerts string quartet performs an assortment of Hans Zimmers music on June 29th, 2024. (Photo by Mikaela Ponce | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Immerse Yourself in the World of Hans Zimmer at Candlelight Concerts
By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer • July 13, 2024

  Candlelight Concerts are a new and unique way to experience music. With a string quartet performing surrounded by hundreds of candles...

(Street view of the 9th and 9th Book and Music Gallery in Salt Lake City Utah. Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
9th and 9th Book and Music Gallery: Community Comes First
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer • July 13, 2024

  Amid the chaos of downtown Salt Lake City on the corner of 9th and 9th, there is calm. In 2020, during the height of the coronavirus...

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‘The Secret of Us’: Gracie Abrams Adds To Pop Girl Summer
By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer • July 11, 2024

  It’s been quite a while since Gracie Abrams let us in on the secret of her new album: "The Secret of Us." From her honest lyricism...

Netflix  | Americas Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders |  TV: Print
'America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' To Cheer or Not To Cheer?
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer • July 11, 2024

  Every little girl who watched "High School Musical" growing up has at least once thought about becoming a cheerleader. It seems like...

Courtesy of Universal Pictures. © 2024 Universal Pictures All Rights Reserved.
'Despicable Me 4:' Not Quite Despicable Enough
By Isra Habib, Arts Writer • July 9, 2024

  After a seven-year hiatus, Gru and his family are back in “Despicable Me 4.” This latest installment delivers the same brand of...

(L-R) Mia Goth, Halsey in Maxxxine
'MaXXXine': The Glamorous Slasher Film of the Summer
By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer • July 9, 2024

  “MaXXXine,” Ti West’s latest film in the "X" series, hit theaters on Wednesday, July 3. Set 6 years after the events of “X,”...

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An Art Fanatic's Heaven: Salt Lake's Renowned Utah Arts Festival
By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer • July 8, 2024

  Going on almost 50 years, the Utah Arts Festival hit it off on the town last weekend. Full of vibrancy, variety and personality, the...

Cast of SLACs Close Encounters in the Beehive Courtesy of Joseph Branca and Salt Lake Acting Company
SLAC's Summer Show Is Out of This World
By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer • July 8, 2024

  Aliens have landed on Earth to determine if it’s worth saving. Do you think it is? On June 28, Salt Lake Acting Company opened their...

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'A Quiet Place: Day One:' A Silent Cinematic Experience
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer • July 2, 2024

  Your heart rate speeds, your palms start to sweat, the edge of your seat beckons and a hush falls over the crowd as the opening credits...

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'Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal' Shows How An App Ruined Lives
By Ethan Udy, Arts Writer • July 1, 2024

Ashley Madison, a dating app well known for its controversial uses, allegedly has millions of users looking for one thing: to have an affair....

Margaret Qualley, Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe in KINDS OF KINDNESS. Photo by Atsushi Nishijima. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.
'Kinds of Kindness': The Lengths We'll Go to For Human Connection
By Isra Habib, Arts Writer • July 1, 2024

  Just a year after the release of “Poor Things,” Yorgos Lanthimos is back with his newest film, “Kinds of Kindness.” The film...

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