Reviews
Review: Ripper Street: Season Three
Ripper Street is a bit more old-school than other procedurals since it’s set in the time of Jack the Ripper in 1889, but it’s still entertaining. … read more
Review: Patagonia Ironwood Pack 20L
The Ironwood Pack from Patagonia has the simple and classic design of every backpack you have ever owned. What sets this pack apart from every other one out there is its sturdy construction and superior padded Human Curve shoulder straps that make it feel like I’m not hauling many pounds of gear on my back. … read more
Review: Girl In A Band: A Memoir
Kim Gordon, co-founder of the post-punk band Sonic Youth, has written a remarkable memoir that is both as humbly conversational as it is candid about some of the more sensitive issues surrounding her remarkable life. … read more
Review: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water
We all know SpongeBob Squarepants (Tom Kenny), the charismatic little yellow sponge without a care in the world. … read more
Review: KeepCup
KeepCup KeepCup Brew us.keepcup.com If you ever wanted to catch the eye of your favorite barista, get your coffee or tea in one of KeepCup’s chic and ingenuous reusable cups. I took my glass KeepCup Brew ($32) on daily treks to SLUG HQ’s favorite caffeine haunt, The Rose Establishment, where it was the envy of
Review: Fortress Fury
Fortress Fury is a strategy game from the mind of Jordan Maron—better known, apparently, as YouTuber CaptainSparklez. … read more
Review: Jupiter Ascending
Oh, the hot mess that is Jupiter Ascending. It’s one of those rare films that manages to be totally endearing despite the fact that it’s totally flawed—think of it as the cinematic heir to Flash Gordon. … read more
Review: WWE Ultimate Superstar Guide
In recent years, the WWE has aimed to include a younger generation on their now lengthy history. Even if you just look at the Wrestlemania era of the company, 31 years is a long time to catalog. … read more
Review: Double Crossed: 10 Classic Spy Thrillers
Mill Creek Entertainment is a DVD distribution studio that specializes in bundling movies of packs of 10, 20 and sometimes even 100. Their newest installment is in the spy genre with the Double Crossed pack. … read more
Review: Patagonia Houdini Jacket
Intended as a shell for blocking out the elements during runs and other active conditions, Patagonia’s Houdini ($99) has become my go-to light jacket. When a week’s worth of unusually wet weather hit the Wasatch Front, the Houdini kept me dry as a dad joke during my slick and drizzly commutes. … read more