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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 if the films have deep messages, such as Pixar’s “Soul”...

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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 may have told you the old wives' tale of going to the library...

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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? When your stomach is twisted up into a million knots and...

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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 to Point of View. Estella Weeks: E-cigarette usage...

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 and produced by Kevin Costner. Premiering at the 2024...

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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 always been a big part of our culture, but just how big of...

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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, co-produced by Leon Michels, ditches the bedroom pop vibes...

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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 ABBA collaborate in the first place?” From Donna’s...

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 that extend into the audience, this concert fully immerses...

(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 pandemic, a man named Brandon Anderson made his mark on the...