Sundance Film Review: Rob Peace

Sundance Film Review: Rob Peace
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Ejiofor capably tells a tragic tale that is worthy of the Bard in Rob Peace—if he can hone is instincts a bit, he has the potential to be great storyteller. … read more

The Reincarnation of Lilly E. Gray: Evolving into Yourself

The Reincarnation of Lilly E. Gray: Evolving into Yourself
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Gothic artist Lilly E. Gray “did what all good goth artists do … stole it off a headstone” at the Salt Lake Cemetery, where a mysterious grave reads “Lilly E. Gray, Victim of The Beast 666.” … read more

From 14-Piece Band to Nonprofit: Hot House West’s Collective Dream

From 14-Piece Band to Nonprofit: Hot House West’s Collective Dream
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Local 14-piece swing band Hot House West is taking the next step to become a nonprofit organization called the Swing Collective that promotes the culture of jazz and swing in Salt Lake City. … read more

Local Review: Snailhorse – Snailhorse II

Local Review: Snailhorse – Snailhorse II
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Listening to Snailhorse II is like putting on your most-loved, most-comfortable sweater—the one that may be unflattering but that you know looks cute from just the right angle. … read more

 
 
Lucy Lawless will Never Look Away From A Great Story

Lucy Lawless will Never Look Away From A Great Story
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If there’s one thing that Lawless hopes audiences will take away from her film, it’s a sense of love and respect for journalists working in war zones. … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Hell of Se

Slamdance Film Review: Hell of Se
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Overall, Hell of Se has elements of interesting characters and a classic plot, but the film lacks proper development to capitalize on those unique traits. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Suncoast

Sundance Film Review: Suncoast
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In the case of Suncoast, it feels a bit too much like writer/director Laura Chinn was meeting with her therapist and was told “just write a screenplay about your teenage experiences and see if you can work in a part for Woody Harrelson.” … read more

Slamdance Film Review: Daruma

Slamdance Film Review: Daruma
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Daruma is not trying to convince you that one needs to overcome a disability in order to be happy; rather, that happiness comes from learning how to embrace it. … read more

Sundance Film Review: The American Society of Magical Negroes

Sundance Film Review: The American Society of Magical Negroes
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The American Society of Magical Negroes is a daring, exquisitely crafted film that succeeds on every level, entertaining while educating and, most importantly, giving voice to thoughts and feelings that need to be shared and heard. … read more

Sundance Film Review: Between the Temples

Sundance Film Review: Between the Temples
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Nathan Silver’s comedy Between the Temples is bursting at its haphazardly-stitched seams with fun starring the hilarious duo Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane. … read more