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Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti appear in “Palm Springs” by Max Barbakow. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

Wedding Weekend Redefined in ‘Palm Springs’

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor February 2, 2020

  The 2020 Sundance Film Festival began winding down on Saturday, Feb. 1,  with select films holding their final showings. The effortlessly funny, eccentric, romantic comedy “Palm Springs”...

Adam Ild Rohweder appears in Chemo Brain by Kristian Håskjold, an official selection of the Indie Episodic program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Jesper Duelund.

‘Chemo Brain’ Examines Cancer with Staggering Gravitas

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer February 1, 2020

  What's the most you can accomplish in eight days? For myself, this depends on the week at hand — I might get a project finished, meet with some friends or read a few books. However, I can hardly...

Alison Brie appears in Horse Girl by Jeff Baena, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

‘Horse Girl’ Fuels the Imagination with Whimsy and Nightmares

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer February 1, 2020

  Some of the greatest mind-bending films ask us questions about how to differentiate between the real and the unreal, from "Inception" to "The Truman Show" to "The Matrix." How often, however,...

Sunita Mani and John Reynolds appear in Save Yourselves! by Alex Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Matt Clegg.

‘Save Yourselves!’ Satirizes Tech and Relationships with Heart

By Abigail Bowé, Arts Writer February 1, 2020

  Warning: This article contains mild spoilers of "Save Yourselves!" We all know the stereotype of the tech-addicted young adult. Along with it comes the belief that such people run oblivious...

A still from “The Go-Go’s” by Alison Ellwood. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

‘The Go-Go’s’ Showcases the Spirit of Girl Power

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor February 1, 2020

  Few artists have achieved the level of fame and success as the Go-Go's. An all-female punk-pop band, the Go-Go’s made history as the first female band to play their own instruments, write their...

Kano School (Japanese) The Kiyomizu Temple, Edo period circa 1825, Japanese ink, gouache, paper, wood, silk, gold leaf, 67 in; open: 150 x 3/4 in; closed: 25 1/8 x 4 1/2 in, Purchased with funds from the Mariner S. Eccles Foundation for the Marriner S. Eccles Collection of Masterworks. (Courtesy UMFA)

UMFA Brings Japan to Utah

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor February 1, 2020

It’s been nearly a decade since the Utah Museum of Fine Arts displayed a full exhibition on the works of Japanese artists. Now, they aren’t just presenting one, but two. With materials drawn from...

Winston Duke and Zazie Beetz appear in “Nine Days” by Edson Oda, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

‘Nine Days’ Celebrates the Gift of Life

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor January 31, 2020

  Every now and then, a film comes along that truly touches the soul, provokes meaningful questions and transcends the boundaries of its frame – one that is equally haunting and immersive. An...

Sienna Miller and Diego Luna star appear in “Wander Darkly” by Tara Miele, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

‘Wander Darkly’ Navigates A Time Bending Romance

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor January 30, 2020

  Warning: Contains spoilers  for “Wander Darkly” Relationships are built on moments in time – sequences of mundane and joyful events that subtly build upon each other to form a bond....

Pioneer Theatre Company at the University of Utah (Photo by Kenny Taboada | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Going Backstage with Pioneer Theatre Company’s Podcast

By Oakley Burt, Arts Editor January 30, 2020

  Salt Lake City boasts a diverse arts culture scene that includes museums, live music, arts festivals and more. Yet, one aspect of the arts that is often overlooked by many is theater. Pioneer...

The lychee cosmo and lemongrass mojito at Saola, which serves Asian cuisine in Cottonwood Heights (Photo by Kate Button | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dine or Dash: Saola

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor January 28, 2020

  Stepping into Saola, a recently opened new Asian restaurant in Cottonwood Heights,  I was immediately transported to a new world. Filled with gold accents, marble tabletops, pink neon lights...