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Film Review: ‘Heretic’ Fails to Capitalize on Promising Premise

By Samuel Loveland November 22, 2024

  Riding on the massive success of their screenplay for “A Quiet Place” writer and director duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods have had quite a prolific few years. Their last two films — 2023’s...

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How to Get Fired From Disney: The Evolution of Tim Burton

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer November 10, 2024

  Tim Burton once said, “One person’s craziness is another person’s reality,” which perfectly sums up the peculiarly brilliant mind that lives within him. Every aspect of Burton’s work...

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‘Heartstopper’ Season 3: A New Avenue for Coming of Age

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer November 9, 2024

  “It’s Oct. 3,” and I know what you're thinking, but I am not referring to the date that has gained virality from the famous line given by Lindsay Lohan in the cult classic "Mean Girls,"...

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Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Is a Disturbingly Beautiful Rom-Com

By Ava Hart, Arts Writer November 5, 2024

  Sean Baker’s latest masterpiece, "Anora," which premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, echoes the idea and charm of Garry Marshall’s "Pretty Woman" but takes the subject matter to a...

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‘Wicked’ Fan Art: How One Poster Prompted So Much Debate

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer November 5, 2024

How would you feel if you told someone that something was offensive to you and they mocked and dismissed you? That happened with "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo after she commented on fan art of a poster...

Red Butte Garden decor up on Oct. 5, 2021 in advance of Halloween festivities. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Best Halloween Films to Spice up Spooky Season

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer November 4, 2024

  Halloween is one of the coolest holidays. People can dress up and pretend to be someone they’re not and for a moment live in a world that’s not their own. With October dedicated to themed...

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Creepy Classics to Cult Obscurities: Must-See Horror Films

By Samuel Loveland November 4, 2024

"Audition" (1999) Described by critic Mike D’Angelo as "the most amazing fluke in cinema history," this iconic film from workhorse director Takashi Miike does not disappoint. Although endless pages...

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‘Smile 2’ Is a Leaner, Meaner Horror Sequel

By Samuel Loveland October 31, 2024

  “Smile," released just two short years ago, was a massive success, particularly among non-horror fans. Borrowing heavily from J-horror classics like "Ringu," the film capitalized on its simple...

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The Best and Spookiest Halloween Animated Shorts

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer October 31, 2024

  It’s Halloween time, and as the days grow shorter and the air feels crisper, a familiar anticipation fills the atmosphere. Halloween enthusiasts gather around their screens for classic horror...

UQFF 2024 Lineup

UQFF 2024: A Conversation With Cat Palmer

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer October 30, 2024

  “I think queer space is sacred space and we need more of it in the state of Utah.” Cat Palmer grew up in Orange County, California and moved to Salt Lake City when they were 21. Palmer...