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Film

Ed Sheeran Subtract cover art.

Ed Sheeran’s Album ‘Subtract’ — From All The Drama, Music is Made

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer May 28, 2023

  He’s the ginger with 14 No. 1 hits, five multi-platinum albums, and is no stranger to the iconic Wembley Stadium, where he has performed several record-breaking sold-out shows. Offstage, he...

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’: An Ode to Fans and Action

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer May 24, 2023

  (Spoilers Ahead: Read at Your Own Risk) On May 5, the finale to the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy, written and directed by James Gunn, was released in theaters. We follow Star Lord...

Return of the Jedi

‘Return of the Jedi’ 40th Anniversary: A Much-Needed Reminder of Star Wars’ Greatness

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer May 23, 2023

  On the week of May the 4th, or Star Wars Day, Lucasfilm and Disney released the 40th anniversary edition of the third installment in the Star Wars original trilogy, “Return of the Jedi.”...

The Alvin Gittins Gallery at the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on March 28, 2023.

Exploring Art Hubs on Campus

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer May 23, 2023

  The arts have a strong presence on the University of Utah campus, but if you’re looking for where arts are centered, the four affiliate programs of the College of Fine Arts provide world-class...

Fast X Poster (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

‘Fast X’: A Franchise Running on Low Fuel

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer May 21, 2023

  In June 2021, I spent a week watching all the Fast & Furious movies back to back. The experience was something akin to a fever dream. It was constant noise and action filled with melodramatic...

Beau is Afraid poster

‘Beau is Afraid’: I Would Be Too

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer May 8, 2023

  There is no way to get me less interested in a movie than to tell me it is over two hours long. I yearn for the days when a movie could be 65 minutes and pass as a feature. However, this growing...

Evil Dead Rise

‘Evil Dead: Rise’: Mayhem and Motherhood

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer May 6, 2023

  Two rapscallion film students, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell made the short film “Within the Woods.” This film was used to secure the rather modest $90 thousand that would be used to make...

Owen Wilson as Carl Nargle in Paint (2023).

‘Paint’: Not Quite Good Enough

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor May 4, 2023

  Brit McAdams’ latest film, “Paint,” tells the tale of a Bob Ross-esque local celebrity who doesn’t quite live up to his lovable facade off-screen.  The Majestic Mount Mansfield Owen...

Margot Robbie in Barbie (Courtesy of Warner Bros)

‘Barbie’ 2023: This Barbie is Excited

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor April 20, 2023

  We are finally one step closer to “Barbie” v. “Oppenheimer," but team “Barbie” has pulled ahead once again with possibly the best advertising campaign since “Education Connection.” What...

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‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’: Slightly Askew but Incredibly Fun

By Arlo Marler April 20, 2023

  “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is a beckoning call for big budget action movies in almost every sense. With grand scale practical effects mixed with flashy CGI and a zany main...