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"Freaky Tales" (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

Sundance 2024: ‘Freaky Tales’ is an Ambitious Swing and a Miss

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor January 22, 2024

  While watching “Freaky Tales,” it’s obvious “Captain Marvel” directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are in love with two things: Campy 80’s films and Oakland, California. Their new anthology...

"Sujo" (Courtesy of Sundance)

Sundance 2024: ‘Sujo’: Growing Up in Drug Wars

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor January 21, 2024

  Mexican film directors Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez release their newest film, “Sujo,” at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The film follows a young boy, Sujo, who navigates the trauma...

(Courtesy Of Film First and Brain One)

Sundance 2024: ‘Eno’ is a Deep but Divisive Exploration of an Artist

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor January 21, 2024

  While musician and producer Brian Eno may not have an instantly recognizable face,  the same cannot be said for his music. Known for his ambient pieces and collaborations with artists like U2,...

Jesse Armstrong accepts the award for outstanding drama series for 'Succession' (Courtesy of FOX | Photo by Kevin Winter)

The Emmys 2024: Diverse Wins, Homogenous Choices

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer January 18, 2024

  The 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards premiered to a record-low viewership of 4.5 million. This may be partly due to trailing the NFL playoff between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia...

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Who’s the Best? A Streaming Service Showdown

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer January 17, 2024

  Discussion and nuance around what streaming service is best has become tiresome to all. However, these are important questions to answer considering the future of film and television lies in...

(Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

2024 Movies to Keep on Your Radar

By Josi Hinds, News Editor January 16, 2024

  A new year means a new onslaught of movies. Here’s a guide to some of the anticipated movie releases in 2024.  Comedy  "Deadpool 3" Ryan Reynolds returns as Deadpool in this third movie...

Courtesy of CBS (Photo by Rich Polk)

The 2024 Golden Globes: Great Speeches, Bad Jokes

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor January 9, 2024

  While the Golden Globes have always played second fiddle to the Academy Awards, they have often set the precedent for awards season, foreshadowing the winners of future shows. Even with the Hollywood...

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Mrs. Backer’s Bakery: Time to go Inside

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer January 4, 2024

  Growing up near the avenues, I would pass by Mrs. Backer’s often. It always seemed larger than life, and I doubt I am the only person who feels that way. It gave off a similar vibe to the British...

(Design by Ilona Buhler | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A Look at Cafe on First’s Community Board

By Josi Hinds, News Editor December 30, 2023

  Cafe on First is a coffee roaster and cafe located in the Lower Avenues. Inside you’ll probably see groups of friends chatting or studying together, people from the neighborhood running in...

Students from the Utah Ballet Department perform in a dress rehearsal in the Marriott Center for Dance on campus on Nov. 4, 2015. (Photo via the Daily Utah Chronicle Archive)

A Natural Pairing: Sexuality and the Arts

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer December 27, 2023

  The University of Utah has a strong arts presence on campus with several performing arts centers and widely-known arts departments. One such department is the School of Dance, with its renowned...