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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle
The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle
Luke Jackson

Luke Jackson

Luke Jackson is an arts writer for the Daily Utah Chronicle. He is currently pursuing a B.S. in games with a minor in creative writing. Since childhood, Luke has had a strong affinity for film and the arts. You’ll probably find him catching the latest movie or hanging out with his dog (and best friend) Theia. After graduation from his undergraduate studies, Luke hopes to pursue a career in video games or screenwriting.

All content by Luke Jackson
Luke Jackson poses for a photo on the University of Utah campus (Photo by Sarah Karr | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Jackson: Spend More Time Thinking About Poetry

By Luke Jackson
April 30, 2024
(Courtesy of Sundance.org)

Sundance 2024: ‘In the Land of Brothers’ is a Beautiful, Honest look at the Lives of Refugees

By Luke Jackson
January 22, 2024
(Design by Kristofer Hoon | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

We Need to Talk About Porn

By Luke Jackson
December 19, 2023
Alyse Alan Louis in "Christmas in Connecticut." (Courtesy of Pioneer Theatre)

PTC’s ‘Christmas in Connecticut’: A Cozy Classic Reimagined

By Luke Jackson
December 2, 2023
(Design by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

December Arts Desk Recommendations

By Luke Jackson, Eliza Delgado, Graham Jones, Haley Freeman, and Ethan Blume
December 1, 2023
(Design by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Big Emotions — Episode 2: Familial Love

By Luke Jackson, Eliza Delgado, and Grier Abercrombie
November 29, 2023
(Design by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Big Emotions — Episode 1: Breakups

By Luke Jackson and Eliza Delgado
November 13, 2023
(Design by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

November Arts Desk Recommendations

By Luke Jackson, Eliza Delgado, Josi Hinds, Grier Abercrombie, Graham Jones, Audrey Hall, Arlo Marler, Ethan Blume, and Andre Montoya
November 1, 2023
"Super Mario Bros. Wonder" (Courtesy of Nintendo of America)

‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’: A Delightful Return to 2D

By Luke Jackson
October 25, 2023
"Past Lives" (Courtesy of A24)

‘Past Lives’: A Timeless and Instant Classic

By Luke Jackson
July 11, 2023
(Design by Brenda Payan Medina | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Only Guide You Will Ever Need for On-Campus Eating

By Luke Jackson
May 25, 2023
(Design by Mason Orr | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Beauty of Escapism through Art

By Luke Jackson
February 12, 2023
(Courtesy Fox Maxy)

Sundance 2023: ‘Gush’: Everyone Should Make a Movie

By Luke Jackson
January 27, 2023
Felicity Kyle Napuli and Jasmine Curtis-Smith in "In My Mother's Skin" (Courtesy of festival.sundance.org)

Sundance 2023: The Creepy Crawly Nightmare of ‘In My Mother’s Skin’

By Luke Jackson
January 26, 2023
University of Utah student section, "The MUSS" at the game against USC at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Oct. 15, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Sports x Arts: Community Through Sports, Uniforms and Food

By Isaac Dunaway and Luke Jackson
January 7, 2023
The Pie Pizzeria near by the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Aug. 16, 2022.

The Pie Underground: Over 40 Years of Feeding Students

By Luke Jackson
November 17, 2022
John Behlmann, Alex Newell, Caroline Innerbichler and Andrew Durand (Courtesy of PTC)

‘Shucked’ World Premier at PTC: A Little Corny, A Lot of Fun

By Luke Jackson
October 30, 2022
"Mutual Creation" by Tyler Kellis at Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 6, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao "Axe" Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Art of Medicine

By Luke Jackson
August 28, 2022
(Design by Claire Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Do Yourself a Favor and Visit the Broadway Centre Cinema

By Luke Jackson
August 10, 2022
Eva Merrill in the musical "Nine" at the University of Utah on April 24, 2022. (Photo by Langley Hayman | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How and Why You Should Use Your Arts Pass

By Luke Jackson
July 13, 2022
(Photo courtesy of pixabay.com)

Arts Desk Picks: Top Six Songs For Your Summer Playlist

By Luke Jackson, Whit Fuller, and Alfonso Belloso
June 10, 2022
Paige Davis as Dolly Levi in PTC's "Hello, Dolly!" (Photo via pioneertheatre.org)

Paige Davis on Bringing Character Dolly Levi to Life at PTC

By Luke Jackson
May 25, 2022
Art Installation at Kilby Block Party (Photo by Luke Jackson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kilby Block Party 3: Good Music, Good Food, Good Vibes

By Luke Jackson
May 19, 2022
Utah School of Music presents "Sweeney Todd" (Courtesy artstickets.utah.edu)

U Opera and Utah Philharmonia Brave the Chair of Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd’

By Luke Jackson
April 19, 2022
Exterior of Villaggio SLC. (Courtesy www.villaggio-slc.com)

Pizza Wars Chapter 2: Villaggio vs Pier 49

By Luke Jackson
April 18, 2022
Joy Franz in "Fireflies" at Pioneer Theatre Company. (Courtesy pioneertheatre.org)

‘Fireflies’ at PTC: An Approachable and Cozy Night of Theatre

By Luke Jackson
April 3, 2022
"Something Rotten" (Courtesy pioneertheatre.org)

PTC’s ‘Something Rotten’ Presents Something Hilarious and Fresh

By Luke Jackson
March 16, 2022
Outdoor Patio at Nuch's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Salt Lake City, Utah (Photo Courtesy Nuch's Pizzeria and Restaurant | Foursquare)

Pizza Wars: Searching for the Best Slice in SLC

By Luke Jackson
March 1, 2022
Binge Bytes: 'Films to Be Buried With'

Binge Bytes: ‘Films to Be Buried With’

By Luke Jackson
February 24, 2022
(Photo by Dmitriy Protsenko | Courtesy Flickr)

The Show Must Go On: Entertainment Careers Through COVID

By Luke Jackson
January 27, 2022
Kanye West in "Jeen-Yuhs." (Courtesy Sundance.org)

Sundance: ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ is a Kanye Documentary for the Super-Fans

By Luke Jackson
January 25, 2022
Karen Gillan in "Dual." (Courtesy of Sundance.org)

Sundance: ‘Dual’ Fascinates with Darkness and Obscurity

By Luke Jackson
January 23, 2022
Colin Farrell in "After Yang" (Courtesy Sundance.org)

Sundance: ‘After Yang’ is a Refreshing and Beautiful Addition to the Science Fiction Catalogue

By Luke Jackson
January 22, 2022
Finn Wolfhard and Julianne Moore in "When You Finish Saving the World." (Courtesy Sundance.org)

Sundance: Jesse Eisenberg’s Directorial Debut ‘When You Finish Saving the World’ is a Touching Exploration of Self-Worth

By Luke Jackson
January 22, 2022
"Flight," an Opera by Jonathan Dove & April De Angelis. (Photo courtesy of utahopera.com)

‘Flight’ is an Ambitious Opera That Sparks Curiosity in the Medium

By Luke Jackson
January 16, 2022
Bradley Cooper in "Nightmare Alley." (Courtesy of searchlightpictures.com)

‘Nightmare Alley’ is a Wonderfully Dark Reminder that Everyone is Horrible

By Luke Jackson
January 12, 2022
Members of the Arts Desk

Starting a New Year: The Arts Desk on Their Past Favorites and Pieces To Look Forward To

By Hannah Keating, Lee Kedem, Makena Reynolds, Avery Greig, Megan Fisher, Tervela Georgieva, Whit Fuller, and Luke Jackson
January 10, 2022
Max Chernin as Buddy the Elf in "Elf the Musical." (Courtesy BW Productions)

‘Elf the Musical’ at PTC Joyously Ushers in the Holiday Season

By Luke Jackson
December 4, 2021
Cover art for Lights' "Prodigal Daughter" (Courtesy of iamlights.com)

To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 89: Lights

By Luke Jackson
November 22, 2021
Promotional Image for ILLUMINATE (Courtesy of illuminatesaltlake.org)

Downtown Event ‘Illuminate’ Shines a Neon Spotlight on Local Artists

By Luke Jackson
November 21, 2021
"The Last Duel" (Photo courtesy of www.20thcenturystudios.com)

Personal and Objective Truth as Explored by ‘The Last Duel’

By Luke Jackson
November 3, 2021
Abravanel Hall (Photo Courtesy of utahsymphony.org)

A Night Alone at the Utah Symphony

By Luke Jackson
November 2, 2021
Dune 2021 (Courtesy of warnerbros.com)

‘Dune’: Villeneuve’s Epic Adaptation, Deserving of the Big Screen

By Luke Jackson
October 25, 2021
(Graphic by Claire Peterson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Environmentalism as Entertainment: Does It Get Us Anywhere?

By Luke Jackson
October 25, 2021
Grace Cawley, McKinley Barr and Victoria Wolfe for "Storm Still." (Courtesy Todd Collins)

‘Storm Still’ Brings Shakespearean Catharsis and Tragedy to a Family Backyard

By Luke Jackson
September 27, 2021
(Courtesy Apple)

The Intoxicating Kindness of ‘Ted Lasso’

By Luke Jackson
September 15, 2021
Ain't Misbehavin' Cast (Courtesy of Pioneer Theatre Company)

‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’ at Pioneer Theatre Company — Utah’s Warm Reunion with Live Theatre

By Luke Jackson
September 13, 2021
(Photo by Kevin Cody | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

COVID-Era Arts Graduates Exemplify the Best the U has to Offer

By Luke Jackson
September 2, 2021
(Courtesy of Still Woozy)

Still Woozy’s Debut Album Is Everything You Could Ever Want

By Luke Jackson
September 2, 2021
Photo from "Cinderella." (Courtesy of Kerry Brown © 2021 Amazon Content Services LLC)

Amazon’s Latest ‘Cinderella’ Revamp is Almost Really Fun

By Luke Jackson
September 1, 2021
(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Stigma Around Majoring in the Arts is Still a Reality

By Luke Jackson
August 31, 2021
"Strangers: a Homo's Odyssey" (Courtesy of Tom Roche and the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival)

Fringe Fest: ‘Strangers: A Homo’s Odyssey’ is a Beautiful Journey in Self-Love

By Luke Jackson
August 1, 2021
Ryan Caraveo's "Northend Sweetheart" cover art. (Courtesy of Ryan Caraveo)

Ryan Caraveo’s ‘Northend Sweetheart’ Perfect For End-of-Summer Listening

By Luke Jackson
July 29, 2021
Screenshot from the trailer for "Space Jam: A New Legacy." (Courtesy Warner Bros.)

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ is Not Good — Not Even a Little Bit.

By Luke Jackson
July 17, 2021
Chris Pratt in "The Tomorrow War." (Courtesy skydance.com)

‘The Tomorrow War’ Ambitious but Disappointing

By Luke Jackson
July 1, 2021
(Courtesy Lucy Peterson Watkins and Red Butte Gardens)

Red Butte Gardens’ Refreshing ‘Fiber Expressions’ Exhibit

By Luke Jackson
June 28, 2021
Saya Woolfalk's "Encyclopedia of Cloud Divination" (Plates 1-3) at Kimball Art Center. (Photo by Luke Jackson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

‘When Evening Has Passed and Tomorrow Comes’ Exhibition Inspires and Reflects Utopia

By Luke Jackson
June 15, 2021
Bo Burnham in "Bo Burnham: Inside." (Courtesy Netflix)

Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ Isn’t Just a Comedy Special

By Luke Jackson
June 7, 2021
Dreamscapes Rainbow wall. (Photo by Luke Jackson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Dream With Your Eyes Open at New ‘Dreamscapes’ Location

By Luke Jackson
May 31, 2021
Artist George F. Baker III poses with his mural at Mural Fest 2021. (Photo by Luke Jackson | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Mural Fest 2021 Brings Healing, Fosters Sense of Community

By Luke Jackson
May 19, 2021
(Courtesy University of Utah School of Music)

U Opera’s ‘Rigoletto’ Prevails Amid Restrictive Circumstances

By Luke Jackson
May 15, 2021
Cover of "Crown Prince: Book One of New Blood." (Courtesy Amazon)

Salt Lake’s W.D. Kilpack III Named Sinister Soup’s Author of the Month

By Luke Jackson
May 8, 2021
Ludi Lin as Liu Kang and Max Huang as Kung Lao in "Mortal Kombat" (2021). (Photo by Mark Rogers | Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘Mortal Kombat’ Continues the Unsurprising Trend of Bad Video Game Movies

By Luke Jackson
May 3, 2021
Oscars statuettes. (Courtesy Flickr)

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘One Night in Miami…’

By Luke Jackson
April 23, 2021
Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone in "Sound of Metal." (Courtesy Amazon Studios)

Opening Up the Oscars: Finding Stillness in ‘Sound of Metal’

By Luke Jackson
April 17, 2021
"Cereal is no longer an unhealthy bowl of sugar and milk, but a delicious reward that I have earned by being alive." (Design by Ashlyn Cary | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Binge Bytes: ‘The Empty Bowl’

By Luke Jackson
April 10, 2021
"Zack Snyder's Justice League" (Courtesy HBO Max)

The Return of Justice in ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’

By Luke Jackson
April 3, 2021
(Design by Daily Utah Chronicle)

March Arts Desk Favorites

By Oakley Burt, Parker Dunn, Kate Button, Whit Fuller, Frank Gardner, Cade Anderson, Luke Jackson, Jacqueline Mumford, and Heather Graham
March 31, 2021
From left to right, child stars Brian Austin Green, Stephen Dorff and Soleil Moon Frye. (Courtesy STX Entertainment)

‘Kid 90’: Teenage Life After Childhood Stardom

By Luke Jackson
March 28, 2021
(Design by Malithi Gunawardena | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pop Cultured: Remakes, Sequels and the Death of Originality

By Luke Jackson
March 19, 2021
The 78th Golden Globe Awards. (Courtesy Hollywood Foreign Press Association)

2021 Golden Globes Should’ve Just Been an Email

By Luke Jackson
March 5, 2021
Frances McDormand and Director/Writer Chloé Zhao on the set of NOMADLAND (Photo by Joshua James Richards | Courtesy 20th Century Studios)

‘Nomadland:’ A Glimpse Into the Life of the American Nomad

By Luke Jackson
March 1, 2021
(Design by Daily Utah Chronicle)

February Arts Desk Favorites

By Oakley Burt, Parker Dunn, Jacqueline Mumford, Cade Anderson, Frank Gardner, Kate Button, Whit Fuller, Luke Jackson, Hannah Keating, and Heather Graham
February 28, 2021
(Courtesy PxHere)

2021 Oscars Shortlist Categories Announced

By Luke Jackson
February 23, 2021
Mads Mikkelsen in "Another Round."(Courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films)

The Top 3 Films to Come Out of 2020

By Luke Jackson
February 17, 2021