Year: 2018
Film Review: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
As with all of the Jurassic films beyond the original, you need an enormous popcorn bucket so that once your brain is turned off, you can drool right into it. A T-Rex could jump through the plot holes that are left scattered throughout this endeavor. … read more
Local Tattooers: Aleki Manu
Aleki Manu, an artist of nine years experience, is currently working at Artsy By Nature Tattoo, located at 4901 S. State Street #B. … read more
Local Tattooers: Nick Phillips
With 18 years of experience, the work of Nick Phillips, currently found at Loyalty Tattoos at 293 State St., is a shining example of the talent in the SLC tattoo community. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Colton Woods
Colton Woods is a prime example of someone who lets their skateboard do the talking. He doesn’t say much, but when he drops in, you are in for a treat. I am always astonished at his ability to go higher and faster than anyone else. If you ever get the chance to watch this guy skate, consider it a privilege. … read more
Film Review: Ocean’s 8
A good heist movie should have viewers roaring as the credits roll, knowing the criminals won, but Ocean’s 8 just had me roaring for the credits to roll so I could leave. … read more
Local Music Reviews July 2018
July reviews of local artists such as Brother Chunky, The Outsiders and more as the month goes on.
National Music Reviews July 2018
Reviews of artists such as The Blankz, The Internet and more throughout the month.
Contributor Limelight: Taylor Hartman
Taylor Hartman has written for SLUG since February of 2016, keeping SLUG’s music reviews sections replete with content about local, experimental electronic music and new-school rap. … read more
Film Review: Upgrade
Everything from the lighting and the cinematography to the comedic beats and over-the-top violence makes Upgrade stand out among the 2018 releases so far. It has been a long time since a film has made me scream out in horror multiple times from the display of sheer viciousness on the screen. … read more
Creature Feature: Lucy Fur
To Lucy, drag has been an extremely important means of expression. “I’ve been dying my hair and getting wild piercings for years, and it’s always been a big part of me—to not feel scared to do what I want to do or to be who I am,” he says. … read more