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Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman in a screenshot from the trailer for Licorice Pizza (courtesy of Universal Pictures)

The San Fernando Valley of the 1970s is on Display in ‘Licorice Pizza’

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer December 31, 2021

  Over the course of Paul Thomas Anderson's latest movie, not a slice of pizza or a piece of licorice can be found. The title “Licorice Pizza” refers not to food, but a chain of record stores...

Dave Chapelle (Courtesy Flickr)

Alexander: Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’ Highlights Netflix’s LGBTQ+ Tokenism

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor November 4, 2021

  Early in October, Netflix released a comedy special by Dave Chappelle, titled “The Closer,” which garnered controversy and intense backlash from the LGBTQ+ community. In the special, Chappelle...

Laura J. Hall and T. Ryder Smith in the World Premiere of Ass at Pioneer Theatre Company (Courtesy PTC)

World Premiere of ‘Ass’ at Pioneer Theater Company is a Witty Play on Family Dynamics

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer October 25, 2021

  “Ass” had its world premiere at Pioneer Theatre Company this past weekend. A witty, and touching play about family dynamics, estranged relationships, and of course, ass. Written by Ellen...

Image from Disney-Pixars 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,...

Bo Burnham in Bo Burnham: Inside. (Courtesy Netflix)

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

By Luke Jackson June 7, 2021

  Bo Burnham has always presented an interesting dichotomy of feelings about his successful comedy career. When asked what his advice would be to someone wanting to follow in his footsteps he said,...

The cast of Friends during their reunion special on HBO Max. (Courtesy YouTube)

‘Friends: The Reunion’ Full of Nostalgia and Surprise

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer June 2, 2021

  “Friends” was the series that changed the blueprint of sitcoms forever. While it garnered a cult following during its years on air, its resurgence in popularity, due in part to streaming...

SNL cast members huddle together at the end of the season 46 finales cold open.

Season 46 Finale of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Was a Tearful, Yet Joyous Sendoff

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer May 26, 2021

  NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has been a saving grace during a year of unpredictability, especially after months of social distancing and separation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people got to...

Amber Ruffin for The Amber Ruffin Show. (Photo by Mary Ellen Matthews | Courtesy Peacock)

‘The Amber Ruffin Show’ Is Slated for a Second Season

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor April 21, 2021

  “The Amber Ruffin Show” is the newest program in NBC’s late-night lineup and one of the only to have garnered a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its first season. After a limited run...

(Courtesy of the Salt Lake Acting Company)

Quarantine Comedy in SLAC Digital Shorts

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor November 19, 2020

  After temporarily closing in March in response to the ever-growing COVID-19 pandemic, the Salt Lake Acting Company has announced a new season of digital productions to offset the lack of theatre...

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To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 83: ‘Middleditch and Schwartz’

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor October 17, 2020

  “Middleditch and Schwartz” is a unique Netflix comedy special featuring three live recordings of long-form improv shows performed by Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz. Improv comedy runs...