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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. (Courtesy YouTube)

Movie Recommendations to Get You Back to School

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer September 8, 2022

  School is back in session and that means mountains of homework and unsettling stress. Every day brings something new to learn. Anything from paying bills to buying cleaning supplies. You may even...

The Bloods gather around the rifle of their fallen squad leader in Da 5 Bloods. (Courtesy Netflix)

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Tells a Story of Brotherhood Marred by the Violence of the Vietnam War

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor April 24, 2021

Warning: Contains spoilers for "Da 5 Bloods."   "Da 5 Bloods" is a painfully raw display of the brutality of the Vietnam War and its aftermath on a group of men who fought in it. The film follows...

Opening Up the Oscars: BlacKkKlansman, Spike Lee Could Make History With Best Director Win

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ Spike Lee Could Make History With Best Director Win

By Alaikia Marielle February 23, 2019

  “BlacKkKlansman” is the sobering dark comedy from renowned director Spike Lee, who is known for his commentary on race relations in America. "BlacKkKlansman" picked up six Oscar nominations,...

The Academy makes changes to eligibility rules in light of coronavirus (Courtesy LibreShot)

Opening Up the Oscars: Nomination Predictions

By Josh Petersen January 15, 2019

  Even though the ceremony is not until Feb. 24, Oscars season arrived months ago. Races for the most prestigious categories have already had plenty of ups and downs, as some expected favorites...