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To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 87: ‘Cruel Summer’

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer July 7, 2021

  “Cruel Summer” is a teen thriller television series created by Bert V. Royal on Freeform and streaming on Hulu. The series follows the lives of two teen girls: Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt),...

Screenshot from Marvel Studios' "Loki" official trailer on Disney+.(Courtesy Marvel Entertainment)

Loki Has Always Been Queer — Why are Fans so Shocked?

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 6, 2021

  “Loki” is Marvel Studios’ newest limited series release, revolving around major supervillain Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who is better known as Thor’s adopted brother. This series follows...

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‘Resident Evil 8: Village’ Is a Storyteller’s Take On Horror Gaming

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer July 1, 2021

  When Capcom posted the first trailer for a sequel to “Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” on the RE website earlier this year, fans of the survival game franchise were excited to learn that the previous...

Chris Pratt in "The Tomorrow War." (Courtesy skydance.com)

‘The Tomorrow War’ Ambitious but Disappointing

By Luke Jackson July 1, 2021

  Chris Pratt, one of Hollywood's favorite famous Chrises, is everywhere in the industry these days. His quirky and lovable personality mixed with his rakish good looks make him a perfect leading...

Still from the film "Cicada." (Courtesy "Damn These Heels" Film Festival)

‘Damn These Heels’ LGBTQ+ Film Festival Gives Platform to Unique Voices

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer June 30, 2021

  After an unusual year, the "Damn These Heels" Queer Film Festival returns July 9-18 with both in-person and virtual content and events showcasing 50 feature-length and short films. The annual...

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Red Butte Gardens’ Refreshing ‘Fiber Expressions’ Exhibit

By Luke Jackson June 28, 2021

  Red Butte Garden has been a Utah staple for 35 years — with over 20 acres of gardens and five miles of hiking trails, it is a phenomenal place to explore. Along with providing an escape to...

Lorde Returns to Music with ‘Solar Power’

By India Bown, Arts Writer June 26, 2021

  New Zealand-based singer-songwriter Lorde made a comeback this summer, four years after the release her second and most recent album “Melodrama," with the release of single "Solar Power" and...

Image from Disney-Pixar's Luca. (Courtesy USA Today)

Pixar Makes Statement with ‘Luca’ Release During Pride Month

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer June 21, 2021

  Disney-Pixar's latest feature film “Luca” follows a young sea monster by the same name, who is curious about life above water. Even when his parents warn him against going to see the humans,...

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The Promotion of Fast Fashion from Influencers Is Problematic and Unsustainable

By India Bown, Arts Writer June 18, 2021

  Fashion social media influencers, from platforms like Instagram and TikTok, use their status to push followers to a culture of fast fashion, moving people away from sustainability in their purchases....

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RTX at Home Entertains Audiences Virtually for a Second Year

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer June 17, 2021

  Touted as “the world’s greatest" animation, gaming and entertainment event, RTX returns for its 11th year, with a second digital alternative to its annual convention RTX at Home July 8-17. Conference...