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LOVE + POP album cover (Courtesy of Nick Rattigan)

Current Joys ‘LOVE + POP’ review

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer August 9, 2023

  I have recently come to terms with something I have been fighting all my life: The genre of music I listen to is depressing. In middle school, I never wanted to be the edgy kid I was. I just...

Owen Wilson as Carl Nargle in Paint (2023).

‘Paint’: Not Quite Good Enough

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor May 4, 2023

  Brit McAdams’ latest film, “Paint,” tells the tale of a Bob Ross-esque local celebrity who doesn’t quite live up to his lovable facade off-screen.  The Majestic Mount Mansfield Owen...

Cocaine Bear directed by Elizabeth Banks (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

‘Cocaine Bear’: A Gory Good Time

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer February 28, 2023

  It’s rare when just the title of a movie can perfectly sell the tone of what to expect from a movie, but “Cocaine Bear” does exactly that. In the pantheon of ridiculous animal-related...

Kid Bloom at Kilby Court

Kid Bloom: Up Close and Personal at Kilby Court

By Zach Anderson, Arts Writer October 17, 2022

  As the summer music season comes to a close and the fall begins, concert-goers young and old are amped to see what their favorite artists have in store. Kid Bloom is one such artist, coming back...

Demi Lovato poses for HOLY FVCK. (Courtesy Brandon Bowen)

Demi Lovato’s ‘HOLY FVCK’: Came From the Trauma, Stayed For the Drama

By Evan Beesley September 8, 2022

  Demi Lovato has been a recurring staple of the young adult pop culture reservoir for nearly two decades. Her star lives on the cusp of mainstream entertainment and the alternative zeitgeist....

Outdoor Patio at Nuchs  Pizzeria & Restaurant in Salt Lake City, Utah (Photo Courtesy Nuchs Pizzeria and Restaurant | Foursquare)

Pizza Wars: Searching for the Best Slice in SLC

By Luke Jackson March 1, 2022

  Pizza — it’s the stuff of the gods. It’s the modern-day equivalent to ambrosia. Each time the playful sauces and the gooey mozzarella conduct their symphonic melody on my tastebuds, I count...

Drive My Car (Courtesy Sideshow; Janus Films)

Review: Surprise Hit ‘Drive My Car’ Makes Oscar History

By Lucas Welk, Arts Writer February 24, 2022

  Writer and director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi adapted the first-ever Japanese film to be Oscar-nominated for Best Picture. "Drive My Car" also received nominations for Best Director, Best International...

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...

The Anthropocene Reviewed book cover. (Courtesy Penguin Random House)

‘The Anthropocene Reviewed’ Embraces Radical Hope

By Tervela Georgieva, Arts Writer September 18, 2021

  John Green is a novelist, podcaster, essayist and one-half of the YouTube channel "vlogbrothers." His latest release, a collection of essays, titled "The Anthropocene Reviewed," is a reflection...

Cover for Fearless (Taylors Version).(Courtesy Beth Garrabrant)

‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ Echoes Empowerment

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer April 15, 2021

  When Taylor Swift announced that she would begin re-recording her award-winning catalog of music, there was a lot of mixed emotions from fans and critics alike. The new recordings would allow...