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Arts

Kenneth Branagh as Detective Hercule Poirot in A Haunting in Venice (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

‘A Haunting In Venice’: Branagh’s Risk Pays Off in Series’ Best

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer September 23, 2023

  The latest entry in Kenneth Branagh's adaptations of Agatha Christie’s mystery novels ditches the humor and robustness of its predecessors. Instead, it boasts a far more direct and understated...

Taissa Farmiga in The Nun II (Courtesy of IMDb)

‘The Nun II’: Not Perfect, but Better Than the First One

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer September 22, 2023

  With October approaching, ‘tis the season for horror to take over streaming platforms and movie theaters alike. Nowadays, that tends to mean one of two things: cheesy slashers, or sequels to...

Arts Pass Event Sundays @ 7: Jazz (Courtesy of University of Utah School of Music)

Jazz Is Alive and Well at the University of Utah

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer September 21, 2023

  This past Sunday, the Arts Pass Event Sundays @ 7: Jazz featured faculty and students alike playing together on stage, collaborating and clashing in a soundscape of jazzy excellence. Jazz On...

MTV VMA Logo (Courtesy of MTV)

MTV Awards: Who Are They For?

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer September 21, 2023

  The MTV Awards aren’t exactly a highly publicized awards show. At least, they aren't on the same level as the Grammy’s or Oscars. No, the MTV Awards seem to be more akin to the Kids Choice...

After Everything, the 5th movie in the After series, embraces drama. (Courtesy of Cosmopolitan)

How Wattpad Broke Into The Entertainment Industry

By Josi Hinds, News Editor September 18, 2023

  The list of movies inspired by popular Wattpad stories recently grew with the release of "After Everything," the fifth movie in the "After" series. The "After" series is based on a fanfiction-turned-book...

(Courtesy of the Oddities & Curiosities Expo)

The Oddities and Curiosities Expo: The Strange Side of Salt Lake

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 17, 2023

  Among the thousands of themed expos thrown each year across the country, one stands out for its peculiar focus. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo brings together artists, businesses and performers...

Festival attendees standing in line to purchase lamb meat during the Greek Festival in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

SLC Greek Fest: Come for the Culture, Stay for the Tzatziki

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer September 16, 2023

  The Holy Trinity Cathedral is a landmark of downtown Salt Lake City. It lies just across from Pioneer Park, where weekly farmers markets are held. I always like to look at the church when I go...

Market stalls set up along 7th Avenue during the Avenues Street Fair in Salt Lake City, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Avenues Elevate Their Small Businesses in Annual Street Fair

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer September 15, 2023

  The Avenues Street Fair is an annual occurrence in Salt Lake City. It brings together members of the community to display their art, their business and even their political campaigns. There is...

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Theater Kids Rejoice: ‘Theater Camp’ is a Raucously Funny Mockumentary

By Arlo Marler September 13, 2023

  It's difficult nowadays to write a taut and genuinely sweet comedy calling back to adolescence. Furthermore, the mockumentary as a genre has been thoroughly iterated upon. It can be difficult...

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The Invincible Czars Kick Off the Boadway Cinema’s Tower of Terror

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor September 12, 2023

  After the huge success of the Salt Lake Film Society’s Summer Showdown, they are jumping directly into their next program of films with Tower of Terror at the Broadway. This run of films is...