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"Priscilla" (Courtesy of A24)

‘Priscilla’ Shines A Darker Light On The King of Rock N Roll

By Arlo Marler, Arts Writer November 12, 2023

  Elvis Presley has been in public discourse in recent years regarding a myriad of things. There is the fact that Elvis built his career off of music and songs from Black singers like Big Mama...

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It’s Time to Take an Honest Look at Streaming Services

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer November 11, 2023

  Here’s a familiar scene: two friends are chatting about the shows they watch in their spare time. One friend is watching “Ahsoka” and “Severance,” the other is watching “Winning Time”...

George Balanchine's "Serenade," which the University of Utah School of Dance will present in spring 2024. (Courtesy of Luke Isley)

The School of Dance Presents Balanchine’s ‘Serenade’

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer November 9, 2023

  In spring 2024, the University of Utah School of Dance will present George Balanchine’s "Serenade." 'Serenade' Created at the School of American Ballet in 1934, "Serenade" was the first...

(Image courtesy of 'Fingernails' trailer, AppleTV+)

‘Fingernails’ is a Failed Attempt at an Honest Love Story

By Josi Hinds, News Editor November 9, 2023

  In some alternate universe, modern technology has devised a test to prove whether two people are in love with each other. To run this test, both members of a couple must sacrifice a fingernail....

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‘Blanket’ Review: Kevin Abstract Gets Experimental

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer November 8, 2023

  Kevin Abstract — well-known as one of the founding members of hip hop boy band Brockhampton — has made a complete pivot in his music career as of Nov. 3, when he released an indie rock album...

"Invincible" Promo Art (Courtesy of Amazon)

‘Invincible’ Season 2 Adds to One of the Greatest Superhero Stories

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer November 7, 2023

  Of all the media I consume, there is one that stands out above all of the rest, at least in my mind. These are comic books. Comics are the very thing that led me to join the Chronicle and the...

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Miles Borrero’s ‘Beautiful Monster: A Becoming’ Explores His Life and Trans Identity 

By Arlo Marler November 6, 2023

  Miles Borrero didn’t initially set out to write a book. He started by writing a blog of essays about how philosophy can be put into practice. As people he knew read the essays over the years,...

"Alan Wake 2" (Courtesy of Remedy Entertainment)

‘Alan Wake 2’ Review: A Long-Awaited Return 13 Years Later

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer November 5, 2023

  The final line in the original “Alan Wake” uttered by the eponymous protagonist as he sits trapped at the bottom of Cauldron Lake is, “It’s not a lake, it’s an ocean.” Since then,...

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2023 Awards Season Film Preview

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor November 5, 2023

  The Golden Globes and Academy Awards may be months away, but until then, the heavy hitters in those shows will be sneaking their way into theaters. To avoid missing out, or needing to rapidly...

"Town Hall" (Courtesy University of Utah Department of Theatre)

We Are All Friends in U Theatre’s ‘Town Hall’

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer November 1, 2023

  The University of Utah Department of Theatre is inviting students to a town hall from Oct. 27 through Nov. 5, 2023. Nestled in an intimate black box theater in the Performing Arts Building...