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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...

Utah center Keba Keita (13) dunks versus the Oregon State Beavers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Jan. 18, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Deivon Smith’s Huge Game Helps Propel Men’s Basketball Over Oregon

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2024

  The Utah men's basketball team (14-5, 5-3 Pac-12) came into this game defending their undefeated home win streak against the Pac-12-leading Oregon Ducks (13-5, 5-2). The two teams exchanged buckets...

"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,...

Utah center Branden Carlson (35) versus the Oregon State Beavers at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Defeats Oregon State to Remain Undefeated at Home

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2024

  After a tough loss on the road to Stanford, Utah bounced back against an Oregon State Beavers team that has struggled thus far this season. Keba Keita and Branden Carlson dominated in this one,...

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...

Utah guard Hunter Erickson (0) versus the BYU Cougars at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 09, 2023. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Men’s Basketball Falls to Stanford Despite Deivon Smith’s Historic Night

By Kyle Garrison, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2024

  The Utah men's basketball team has been excellent in the Huntsman Center this season but has struggled mightily on the road. As Utah headed into their matchup with Stanford on Jan. 14, they looked...

(Design by Claire Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

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...

Utah gymnast Maile O'Keefe performs her floor routine at the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad at Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 5 Red Rocks Bounce Back With Dominant Win in Best of Utah

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

  After a disappointing fourth-place finish at the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad, No. 5 University of Utah gymnastics returned to the Maverik Center to compete in the Rio Tinto Best of Utah. Freshman...