Arts
The Quantum Artist: Tara McPherson
Dreamy portraits in hues of pastel blues and pinks are trademarks of New York–based artist Tara McPherson. Often depicting dainty figurines with a mystical, surreal air, the subjects of McPherson’s paintings delve into myth, emotion and astronomy. … read more
Suite Space: Three Emerging Choreographers at the Sugar Space Arts...
This Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, three emerging choreographers will premiere Suite Space at the Sugar Space Arts Warehouse, made possible by the Sugar Space Foundation Artist in Residency Program. … read more
Movie Review: Frantz
Instead of dragging audiences through the filthy hell of World War I’s brutal trenches, François Ozon’s latest film quietly leads them through the aftermath of that historical conflict. … read more
Movie Review: Your Name
I will always struggle with the notion of turning an animated film into a live action one, and Your Name only serves to galvanize those feelings. It’s a sweeping love story filled with unexpected twists, a humbling meditation on the power of fate in our lives and, perhaps most importantly, a stellar piece of visual art. … read more
Creature Feature: Bridging the Gaps with Jude Wanders
One of the latest additions to the Salt Lake drag scene, Jude Wanders considers themselves a drag king or a drag thing and uses their background in theater in their performances. Their connection to masculinity in and out of drag makes what they do both unique and powerful. … read more
SLUG Style: Sam Stinson
Sam Stinson, aka DJ Feral Cat, is a purveyor of vinyl, an eccentric and a general musicphile. You may have seen him down at Randy’s Records slinging LPs. … read more
Art | Art and Fashion | Fashion | Slug Style
SLUG Magazine’s 28th Anniversary Party Fashion Show @ The Depot...
Community members of all ages gathered at The Depot for SLUG’s 28th Anniversary Party Fashion Show, which was inspiring look back on the 28 years of SLUG. … read more
Movie Review: The Discovery
While The Discovery is definitely cut from that same metaphysical cloth, it might have been a concept that was too big for a restrained filmmaker like McDowell to completely pin down. … read more
The Eternal Art Major: Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson’s paintings feature portraits—often recognized from pop culture and art history—that are juxtaposed almost on top of each other. The trademark style of cluttered portraits in the same painting with colorful motifs in the background is something that Wilson attributes to his compulsions to fill the entirety of his paintings. … read more
Movie Review: Power Rangers
In desiring to capture the wave of skyrocketing superhero-franchise box-office numbers, Lionsgate is crossing its fingers that a new generation of Power Rangers, along with the series’ original fanbase, will cling to the five chosen adolescents. … read more