Authors: Alex Springer
![Damn These Heels 2017: The Untamed](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/The-Untamed-1024x577.jpg)
Damn These Heels 2017: The Untamed
Amat Escalante’s The Untamed is a film that borders on obsessed when it comes to the sexual relationships of its characters. … read more
![Damn These Heels 2017: Femme Brutal](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Femme-Brutal.jpg)
Damn These Heels 2017: Femme Brutal
Femme Brutal functions as both a venue for the performances of Club Burlesque Brutal and a stage for the performers to discuss their motivations for orchestrating these performances. … read more
![Damn These Heels 2017: Pushing Dead](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/pushing_dead_still-1024x577.jpg)
Damn These Heels 2017: Pushing Dead
As a whole, Pushing Dead tells an important story. Cultural sensitivity for those who suffer from HIV and AIDS has taken a serious hit, and we can all relate to Don’s frustrating experience with the American healthcare system. … read more
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Film Review: The Exception
David Leveaux’s The Exception eludes the predictable stigmas of a World War II film while telling a thought-provoking—and surprisingly sexy—story about loyalty, morality and the true meaning of patriotism. … read more
![Movie Review: The Beguiled](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-beguiled.jpg)
Movie Review: The Beguiled
It takes The Beguiled a while to reveal its darker aspect, but when it does, we’re treated to a morbidly comedic thriller. … read more
![X Appeal: Table X is Fixing to be the Ryan Gosling of Millcreek’s Restaurant Scene](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/343-ED-FoodReview-TableX-TalynSherer-14.jpg)
X Appeal: Table X is Fixing to be the Ryan...
This spirit of innovative cultivation permeates everything about Table X, from its blink-and-you’ll-miss-it menu changes to the rustic-chic exposed ceiling beams and geometrically painted walls. … read more
![Movie Review: Maudie](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/maudie.jpg)
Movie Review: Maudie
Overall, fans of period-based biopics or fans of Maud Lewis herself will find plenty of reasons to enjoy Maudie. Sometimes it’s a special kind of refreshing to visit a new film that unfolds precisely the way you want it to. … read more
![Movie Review: It Comes At Night](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/00-ED-It-Comes-At-Night-Film-Still.jpg)
Movie Review: It Comes At Night
It Comes at Night is a solid, tightly wound thriller that can’t help but find itself in the same post-apocalyptic pool as The Walking Dead—the deep end of that pool, anyway. … read more
![The Best Job in the World: Jace Burbidge & Bike Utah Bring Bike Safety to Local Schools](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/341-Ed-Bike-Utah-BEST-Jace-Burbidge-Edison-Elementary-John-Barkiple-1024x683.jpg)
The Best Job in the World: Jace Burbidge & Bike...
Even though juvenile biking is suffering a decline, organizations like Bike Utah are ramping up to help local kids reconnect with the bicycles that might be buried in their garages. … read more
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Movie Review: A Quiet Passion
For those whose appreciation of an artist is strengthened by learning about their humanity, go see A Quiet Passion this instant. … read more