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"Jim Henson: Idea Man" Courtesy Disney+

‘Jim Henson Idea Man’: A Celebration of Life

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer June 6, 2024

  Ron Howard’s “Jim Henson: Idea Man” is a visually stunning exploration of a life that redefined entertainment. The documentary is a tribute to Jim Henson, a puppeteer who brought us iconic...

The entrance of the Broadway Centre Cinemas in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SLFS 3rd Annual Summer Showdown: Who Will Be Crowned?

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer June 4, 2024

  Get ready for a season full of triumph and risk as films battle it out to be on top this summer. For their third annual Summer Showdown, Salt Lake Film Society pits two films against each other...

Photo courtesy of Josh Sobel/HBO, a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Lady Gaga Makes a Bold Statement With ‘Gaga Chromatica Ball’

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer May 31, 2024

  “Gaga Chromatica Ball” is a two-hour concert film of The Chromatica Ball Tour performance at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Divided into four acts and a finale, Lady Gaga performs 22 of her...

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‘Thank You, Goodnight’: Bon Jovi Drops Legendary Dad Lore

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer May 28, 2024

  “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” details the story of five guys from New Jersey who created hit songs, discovered a sound with 15 studio albums, navigated the change from unknown...

Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Return to the Wasteland in ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor May 22, 2024

  While the series has always had its fans, essentially defining the iconic “post-apocalyptic” look for popular media, the “Mad Max” franchise did not exit cult status until 2015's “Mad...

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Chill Out With These Essential Summer Movies

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor May 16, 2024

  As summer rapidly approaches, so does the need for ice cream-stocked freezers, high-powered cooling fans and entertainment for those 95-degree days when you can’t bear to step outside. For...

Owen Teague in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" Courtesy of ©Disney

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: A Patient Exploration of Legacy’s Shadow

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer May 14, 2024

  “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” graces the screen with striking visuals and solid performances. Directed by Wes Ball, the film presents a visually spectacular world where CGI and practical...

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine star in Prime Video's "The Idea of You."

‘The Idea of You’ Flips the Script: A New Take on an Age-Gap Romance

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer May 7, 2024

  Falling in love can happen slowly; it can fester over time and take a leisurely descent as two people become one. However, it can just as easily sneak up on you or take an unexpected swan dive...

Ryan Gosling in "The Fall Guy" (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

‘The Fall Guy:’ A Love Letter to Stuntmen Everywhere

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer May 6, 2024

  Packed with phenomenal and record-breaking stunts, "The Fall Guy" is thrilling, romantic and action-filled. After much suspense leading up to the release of this film, The Fall Guy hit theaters...

"Spirited Away" Courtesy of Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli Fest’s ‘Spirited Away’: Life is Worth Living

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer May 4, 2024

  The essence of childhood boils down to wonder, awe and imagination. We all have memories of imagining new worlds, separate from the mundane. Many films attempt to reproduce this feeling, this...