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Karen Gillan in "Dual." 
(Courtesy of Sundance.org)

Sundance: ‘Dual’ Fascinates with Darkness and Obscurity

By Luke Jackson January 23, 2022

  Riley Stearns has proven a unique and interesting addition to the world of off-kilter indie cinema. While I have only seen two of his three feature films, Stearns' distinctive style oozes through...

Daryl McCormack and Emma Thompson in "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande." (Courtesy Sundance Institute)

Sundance: ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’ Sparks Discussion about De-stigmatizing Female Pleasure

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer January 23, 2022

  The intimate comedy “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” starring Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack premiered at Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 22. Directed by Sophie Hyde with a script...

Christine Choy in a Still from the Sundance 2022 Premiere of "The Exiles." (Courtesy Sundance Institute)

Sundance: Premiere of ‘The Exiles’ Offers New Look at Tiananmen Square Massacre and Aftermath

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor January 23, 2022

  Thirty years after the horrific massacre of pro-democracy demonstrators at Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, legendary documentarian Christine Choy brings to light an unfinished project documenting...

The Crimson Lagoon on April 22, 2022. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Swim and Dive Earns Commanding Victory on Senior Day

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer January 23, 2022

  Utah’s swim and dive team honored its senior athletes on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Ute Natatorium in Salt Lake City. The Utes were dominant, winning 26 of the 32 events on the day. The Utes...

A screenshot from the trailer for "Scream" (Courtesy of Spyglass Media Grouop)

‘Scream’ Delivers the Same Self-Aware Scares as the Original

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer January 23, 2022

  What sets the "Scream" franchise apart from other slasher flicks is that every character knows they are in a horror movie. It's refreshing and fun to hear the characters point out cliches that...

Winter Farmers Market: The Gateway

Winter Farmers Market: The Gateway

By India Bown, Arts Writer January 23, 2022

In the heart of Salt Lake City, the downtown area is home to some amazing shopping, entertainment and food that will give you a taste of what the city has to offer.  The Gateway is a prime example...

Screenshot of Zendaya in the Trailer for "Euphoria: Season 2" (Courtesy HBO Max)

‘Euphoria’ is Back, and it’s More Important than Ever to Heed the Trigger Warnings

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer January 23, 2022

  Grab your glitter — the hit drama series "Euphoria," starring Zendaya, just released the first episode of season 2 on HBO Max this past Sunday, Jan. 9. After a heart-crushing season 1 finale,...

University of Utah sophomore guard Both Gach (11) drives towards the basket during an NCAA Basketball game vs. the University of Colorado at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against No. 16 USC

By Chase Mullin, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2022

  The University of Utah Runnin’ Utes had lost seven consecutive games coming into Saturday afternoon’s contest against the No. 16 USC Trojans at the Huntsman Center. For what it’s worth,...

Still from Gabriel Martins'  film "Marte Um (Mars One) which Premiered at Sundance Jan. 20, 2022. (Courtesy Sundance Institute)

Sundance: Gabriel Martins’ ‘Marte Um (Mars One)’ is Rated T for Tender

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor January 22, 2022

  Gabriel Martins’ "Marte Um (Mars One)" made its festival debut at Sundance on Thursday, Jan. 20. The film follows Tércia (Rejane Faria), Wellington (Carlos Francisco), Eunice (Camilla Damião)...

Regina Hall in a still from "Master" (Courtesy of Sundance.org)

Sundance: ‘Master’ Premiere Demonstrates the Pitfalls of Elevated Horror

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer January 22, 2022

  "Master," the feature-length film debut of director and writer Mariama Diallo, has what every distinguished horror movie seems to have nowadays — a sickly pale color correction, trembling discordant...