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‘Coraline’ is Still Groundbreaking 15 Years Later

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer August 22, 2024

  This past weekend, movie theaters brought Laika Studios’ beloved “Coraline” back to the big screen to commemorate its 15th anniversary. Before the feature, Laika offered an exclusive sneak...

Hunter Schafer as Gretchen in Neon Studio's "Cuckoo"

A ‘Cuckoo’ Review: The Title Says It All, Completely Nutty

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer August 21, 2024

  “Cuckoo,” a new addition to the horror-comedy scene, broke ground this weekend at the hands of experimental German filmmaker Tilman Singer. Never has a movie title made so much sense as this...

It Ends With Us Poster

‘It Ends With Us’: The Blooming Blockbuster is Not Quite the Book

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer August 20, 2024

  Imagine this — it is the summer of 2020, at the height of the pandemic, and you are scrolling through TikTok when you come across a video promoting a novel sporting a pink cover that is adorned...

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Studio Ghibli Fest: ‘Ponyo’ Blends Magic and Childhood Innocence

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer August 18, 2024

  “Ponyo” recently played in theaters again at this year’s Studio Ghibli Fest. Renowned for crafting iconic films like “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro,” the director Hayao...

Snowboarders and skiers ride down the Prospector and Detonator trails at Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Who to Join: Freeskier Society v. One Love Ski & Snowboard

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer August 12, 2024

  Why's it so quiet on campus you may ask? It's because everyone went to the mountains! It’s well known that we at the University of Utah love the outdoors. From hiking and biking in the warm...

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Glen Powell, right, and Daisy Edgar-Jones in a scene from "Twisters." (Universal Pictures via AP)

‘Twisters’: Are You Ready To Go Storm Chasing?

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer July 29, 2024

  “Twisters” spun into theaters on Friday, July 19 and took the box office by storm. Bringing in $31 million on opening day, both fans of the original and new audiences were rushing to theaters...

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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‘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...

KEVIN COSTNER as Hayes Ellison in New Line Cinema's 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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‘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...