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Film

A still from Apollo 11. Courtesy Sundance Institute.

Sundance: ‘Apollo 11’ Sheds New Light on the Moon Mission With Never Before Seen Footage

By Alaikia Marielle January 29, 2019

  “Apollo 11” is a visually breathtaking film documenting the July 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon, perfectly capturing the excitement, anxiety and anticipation of what is arguably one of...

Chris Galust and Lauren Lolo Spencer in Give Me Liberty. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

Sundance: ‘Give Me Liberty’ is a Whirlwind Film Exploring Marginalized Communities

By Alaikia Marielle January 29, 2019

  “Give Me Liberty” is a thoughtful and ambitious film about the real and often messy lives that real people live. Based on the experiences of Russia-born director Kirill Mikhanovsky, “Give...

(Photo by Cara MacDonald | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Sundance: What to Watch For

By Josh Petersen January 29, 2019

  Over the next two weeks, thousands of visitors will flock to snowy Park City for something other than the town’s famous ski resorts. For movie fans, the ideal winter destination is the Sundance...

The 2019 Oscar Awards Nominees were announced on January 22, 2019. courtesy Flickr.

Opening Up the Oscars: Nominations Snubs and Surprises

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor January 24, 2019

  The 2019 Oscar Nominations were announced by hosts Kumail Nanijiani and Tracee Ellis Ross on Tuesday morning at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. While the range of films nominated may...

The Academy makes changes to eligibility rules in light of coronavirus (Courtesy LibreShot)

Opening Up the Oscars: Nomination Predictions

By Josh Petersen January 15, 2019

  Even though the ceremony is not until Feb. 24, Oscars season arrived months ago. Races for the most prestigious categories have already had plenty of ups and downs, as some expected favorites...

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New Year, New TV

By Madge Slack January 14, 2019

  Somehow, some way, HBO has managed to come out of nowhere and steal the hearts of people around the globe. Their shows are unmatched in acting, quality and expense— the perks of having more...

Original Artwork by Rohit Singh

Celebrate Christmas with Classic Cartoons

By Rohit Singh December 3, 2018

  It’s December, it’s almost Christmas and it’s time to dive into watching holiday specials. If you are still not feeling the Christmas spirit bubbling inside you, then these cartoon Christmas...

Name One: Native American Celebrities

Name One: Native American Celebrities

By Josh Petersen November 27, 2018

  Try this thought experiment: Name one major Native American celebrity. For me, this task was alarmingly difficult. The people I could think of were either barely famous or historical figures...

film set of Les Miserables. courtesy Wikimedia Commons

The Movies Are Singing Again

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer November 20, 2018

  The movie musical has been making a comeback in the last few years. Movies such as “Les Miserables” and “Into the Woods” have cast big-name stars and brought stage musicals back to life....

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In Fond Memory of Storyteller Stan Lee

By Rohit Singh November 20, 2018

  There’s Gandalf, there’s Dumbledore and there’s Stan Lee — the three greatest wizards of all time. Lee, the creative genius who penned some of the most popular comic characters of the...