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Film Scores and Metal: Music to Get You Through the Semester

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer August 28, 2023

  Now that school is back in session, many people are going from having nothing to do to having way too much to do. Most of my time is spent either in class or preparing for the next day of class....

Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez in Red, White & Royal Blue (Courtesy of Amazon Studios)

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’: Wattpad is Taking Over Hollywood

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor August 24, 2023

  The much anticipated queer romance “Red, White & Royal Blue,” based on the Casey McQuinton novel was released early this August with surprisingly decent reviews. To Bone or Not to Bone The...

Blue Beetle Movie Poster (Courtesy of Warner Bros)

‘Blue Beetle’: The Fresh Entry DC Needed

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer August 23, 2023

  The first trailer for the latest DC superhero film, “Blue Beetle,” inspired no hopes or expectations. Humor was promised due to the presence of legend George Lopez, and I always enjoyed Blue...

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‘Talk to Me’: A Gruesome Indie Horror That Leaves You Wanting More

By Arlo Marler August 21, 2023

  The obsessive and cult following of movies such as “Midsommar,” “The Witch” and “Hereditary” have all been spearheaded by A24. These films have already been hailed by critics and fans...

Photos from Tatau: Marks of Polynesia (Courtesy of The Utah Museum of Fine Arts)

UMFA Celebrates Its New Exhibit ‘Tatau: Marks of Polynesia’

By Josi Hinds, Arts Writer August 17, 2023

  The Utah Museum of Fine Arts recently celebrated the opening of its new special exhibit “Tatau: Marks of Polynesia” with an opening event that took place on Aug. 12. Tatau the art of Samoan...

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Prepare for the ‘Oldboy’ Remaster with These Korean Cinema Masterpieces

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer August 13, 2023

  Director Park Chan-wook’s subversive thriller masterpiece “Oldboy” is being re-released in theaters on Aug. 16 to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. Despite its wide praise, the film is...

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Are Movies Becoming Longer?

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer August 7, 2023

  Do you remember how you felt when you learned that “Avengers: Endgame” was a three-hour-long film? I recall seeing an article announcing it on X, formally known as Twitter that made me ecstatic....

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

The Latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the Final Romp of This Summer Season

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer August 6, 2023

  To me, there are few things that are as apparent products of the 1980s such as the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Originating as a comic in 1984, the series followed four skilled martial...

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Why You Should Care About the SAG-AFTRA Strike

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer August 1, 2023

  On May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. The WGA is a labor union that was formed on April 6, 1933 (originally the Screenwriter’s Guild) to protect and represent writers...

Bela Lugosi as Dracula (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Dracula: A Cultural Icon That is Still Relevant Today

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer July 27, 2023

  About three or four years ago, I finally read one of the novels that I thought would become one of, if not my all-time favorite: “Dracula.” I enjoyed it well enough, especially through my...