Arts
Film Review: Moana 2
In short, Moana 2 is just a middle-of-the-road cash grab that provides enough entertainment value and gorgeous eye candy to be well worth your time. … read more
Double Feature: Secondhand Screenings and Scriptures
So sit back, relax and enjoy this double feature of secondhand screenings. And remember, no one puts the “A” in “USA” (more “Anarchy) like yours truly. … read more
Film Review: Wicked: Part One
Wicked: Part One is quite long at 160 minutes, but it’s never boring, and I found it to be one of the most satisfying moviegoing events of the year. … read more
Film Review: Gladiator II
Gladiator II can’t equal the intoxicating experiences of the first, especially for those who spent years putting it on an even higher pedestal than it deserved. … read more
Film Review: Anora
It’s tempting to compare Anora to the older works of Woody Allen, in terms of the raw filmmaking style, the New York setting and the deceptively simple story. … read more
Film Review: Heretic
I’m not telling anyone that they have to see Heretic if they don’t want to, but I’d be ungrateful if I didn’t take this opportunity to bear my testimony. … read more
Film Review: Here
Here plays a lot like a visually ambitious student film padded out to feature length, and that padding can be very near deadly at time. … read more
Film Reviews: Utah Queer Film Festival 2024
This year’s edition of the annual Utah Queer Film Festival includes 18 feature films and three shorts programs, all about LGBTQ+ experiences, history and perspectives. … read more
Film Review: Emilia Pérez
It’s something of a given that Emilia Pérez is not a movie for all tastes, but it had me hooked from beginning to end, and will be stuck in my head for a while. … read more
Film Review: Music By John Williams
Music By John Williams is very definitely a movie for fans, though it always effectively contextualizes the influence of this magnificent composer. … read more