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"Oppenheimer" (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

‘Oppenheimer’: A Monumental Meditation On Humanity and Doom

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor July 24, 2023

  It’s no secret that in the hugely popular “Barbenheimer” trend, “Oppenheimer” is not the star. Despite the conversation around the dual release of the films, many I have spoken to have...

Catherine Mary Stewart in “Night of the Comet" (Courtesy of Shudder)

Beat the Heat With These Summer Horror Recommendations

By Arlo Marler July 19, 2023

  Most people see the big summer blockbuster as a staple of American cinema -- though some may be less acquainted with the summer horror movie. With the sweltering heat comes a craving for fright...

Bryce Canyon National Park on June 24, 2023. (Photo by Haley Freeman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Life, Nature and the Movies

By Haley Freeman, Arts Writer July 18, 2023

  This past April I was slated to write a review for “Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty,” a documentary by John de Graaf. I found my seat in the University of Utah's College of Law theater...

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Legendarium’s Banned Books Club Highlights Ongoing LGBTQ+ Censorship in Utah

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer July 17, 2023

  Calling a novel “banned” is a bold claim with many strings attached. Why did this book get banned in the first place? Who were the people that banned it? These questions crossed my mind when...

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‘Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One’ is the Shot of Adrenaline You Need

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor July 16, 2023

  The bombastic action franchise “Mission: Impossible” has crashed back into theaters with its seventh installment, “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.” The series began in...

Cover art for Dominic Fike's Album "Sunburn" (Courtesy of Columbia Records)

Dominic Fike’s ‘Sunburn’ Fades Fast

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor July 15, 2023

  Dominic Fike’s sophomore album “Sunburn,” released July 7, is a collection of summery and upbeat songs that captures teenagers' attention, though it may not be everyone's taste. TikTok...

A person standing by a food truck at the Food Truck Face Off at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City on Saturday, July 8, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Food Truck Face Off: Community at our Parks

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer July 14, 2023

  Since turning 21, rarely a week goes by that I don’t receive a text from a buddy saying something like “Hey man, Fisher has a great food truck tonight, do you wanna go check it out?” Such...

Taylor Swift performing on the Eras Tour (Courtesy of Marca)

A Swiftie Examines The Taylor Swift Obsession

By Josi Hinds, News Editor July 13, 2023

  Taylor Swift is arguably one of the most prolific music artists of the 21st century. Swift has 10 studio albums and 237 songs to her name. Within one day, she sold over 2 million tickets to her...

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Critics vs. the Fans: How This Feud is Really on a Spectrum

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer July 12, 2023

  If you haven’t read the article already, I’ve recently watched “The Flash.” As the credits rolled and I left the theater, there was a massive knot in my stomach. A giddy, childlike wonder...

"The Bear" (Courtesy of Hulu)

‘The Bear’ Season Two is Exquisite Storytelling

By Arlo Marler July 11, 2023

  A year after the impeccable yet often stressful first season, “The Bear” returns with a season two that is even better and more exquisite than the last, full of complex and emotional characters...