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Film Review: Toy Story 5

Juno Mckell — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:24:22 +0000

Toy Story 5 Directors: Andrew Stanton, Kenna Harris Pixar Animation Studios In Theaters: 06.19.2026 It’s hard to let go of something you love, whether it’s a person parting with a favorite toy or Disney and Pixar letting the crown jewel of their studio reach a conclusion. Toy Story 5 is the third “final entry” in

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Film Review: Disclosure Day

Alton Barnhart — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:07 +0000

Disclosure Day works on every level and ranks among Spielberg's modern classics, combining the awe and excitement of his greatest summer blockbusters. … read more

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Salt Lake Film Society Summer Showdown: The Handmaiden vs Gone Girl

Rebekah Bowman — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:19:38 +0000

This weekend, I had the pleasure of watching two of the most iconic modern-day good-for-her films in recent cinema history: Gone Girl and The Handmaiden. … read more

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Film Review: I Love Boosters

Juno Mckell — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:16:26 +0000

I Love Boosters is an afro-surrealist dreamscape that interrogates the hypocrisies and contradictions of capitalism while highlighting the importance of community, action and especially disruption. … read more

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Film Review: Masters of the Universe

Alton Barnhart — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:05:01 +0000

Masters of the Universe is an absolute hoot, and sets a new standard for what this sort of movie should be that Hasbro could learn from. … read more

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Film Review: Power Ballad

Alton Barnhart — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:25:38 +0000

Power Ballad is both a quietly soul-searching inner journey and a raucously energetic musical romp, and is easily one of the summer’s most satisfying films. … read more

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Film Review: Backrooms

Margaret Pugh — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:41:52 +0000

Backrooms’ strength is in its scale. Sets are appropriately expansive – sprawling and beautifully broken with wide shots that feel uncanny and uncomfortable. … read more

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Film Review: Tuner

Alton Barnhart — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:01:00 +0000

Tuner is an entertaining film that sweeps you up like a great piece of music perfectly played and is likely to stand out as the best grown thrillers of the summer. … read more

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Secondhand Screenings Presents: Guilty Pleasures

Alton Barnhart — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:26:43 +0000

For this Secondhand Screenings, we’re looking at the critically-panned / societally-hated black sheep of the entertainment circuit that are some of our writers’ timeless classics. … read more

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Film Review: Pressure

Juno Mckell — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:55 +0000

D-Day, the invasion that turned the tide and ultimately won World War II. If you're having trouble working up an interest in Pressure, you can hardly be blamed for that fact. … read more

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Film Review: Animal Farm: A Cautionary Tail

Margaret Pugh — Tue, 26 May 2026 23:17:54 +0000

It is "ironically Orwellian" that the author of 1984 would have his other most famous work, Animal Farm, diluted into anti-Communist children’s slop. … read more

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Film Review: Obsession

Alton Barnhart — Fri, 22 May 2026 23:47:52 +0000

Go traumatize yourself and see Obsession in the theaters! It’ll give you and your therapist something new to talk about, besides whatever your mommy issues are. … read more

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Film Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Margaret Pugh — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:15:30 +0000

As The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives on the big screen, it arrives with less fanfare and more baggage. Is the Force still strong with this franchise? … read more

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Film Review: Hokum

Alton Barnhart — Mon, 18 May 2026 21:10:28 +0000

While I was anticipating something more preceding Hokum, it has only furthered my hypothesis that studios know that they can get away with mediocre movies. … read more

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Film Review: Mother Mary

Alton Barnhart — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:20:06 +0000

“Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee,” or whatever those Catholics say. With David Lowery’s feature, our dear Mother Mary is anything but full of grace. … read more

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Film Review: The Wizard of the Kremlin

Alton Barnhart — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:35:33 +0000

The most hopeful outlook I can give for The Wizard of the Kremlin is that it makes such a meager impression that it's unlikely to be remembered. … read more

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Where Adrenaline Meets Soul: Stories from the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival 2026

Margaret Pugh — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:27:55 +0000

At the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival surrounded by outdoor gear, filmmakers delivered something deeper than adrenaline: connection and human nature. … read more

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Wasatch Mountain Film Festival Celebrates Women in Film and Adventure

Braxtyn Birrell — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:07:19 +0000

MISSe-en-scène acknowledged the importance of highlighting women's work in the industry. The festival had never dedicated a block to female filmmakers before. … read more

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Wasatch Mountain Film Festival Review: Protecting Our Playground

Braxtyn Birrell — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:09:42 +0000

Protecting Our Playground is a reminder that there are people out there fighting the good fight and making sure to leave more than just a carbon footprint. … read more

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Film Review: The Sheep Detectives

Alton Barnhart — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:38:45 +0000

There are those rare cases where it refers to a terrific piece of entertainment for all ages, and The Sheep Detectives is the most pleasant surprise. … read more

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Film Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Alton Barnhart — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:57:27 +0000

Remarkably Bright Creatures proved to be an insufferable ordeal that felt like the most grueling experience I've had in trying to make it through a movie. … read more

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Film Review: SLCC End of Semester Student Documentary Screening

Braxtyn Birrell — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:31:33 +0000

A nearly daylong marathon of student films came to a close with a screening of three 30-minute documentaries: The Planto Connection, Ikigai and Devil in God's City. … read more

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Film Review: You, Me & Tuscany

Alton Barnhart — Tue, 05 May 2026 23:37:37 +0000

You, Me & Tuscany offers something familiar yet comforting. It wraps you up in a warm hug and encourages you to find fulfillment in the places you least expect. … read more

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Last Call for Secondhand Screenings!

Alton Barnhart — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:48:39 +0000

Secondhand Screenings are bringing the heart-warming, soul-crushing, hopeful lights at the end of the tunnel or sorrowful turns for the worst. Last call! … read more

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Down to Binge DTF St. Louis

Alton Barnhart — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:07:39 +0000

The final episode of DTF St. Louis explores what most shows centered around sex don’t do well, which is that sex isn’t just about the physical attraction. … read more

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Film review: Michael

Braxtyn Birrell — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0000

Michael has the potential to be a big hit with audiences who didn't watch Leaving Neverland and just want to tap their feet and enjoy the electricity of it all. … read more

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Film Review: The Drama

Rebekah Bowman — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:24:41 +0000

DISCLAIMER: There is no way for me to engage in any meaningful conversation around the plot of The Drama without spoilers. So venture ahead, if you dare! … read more

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Film Review: Forbidden Fruits

Alton Barnhart — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:17:27 +0000

Crawling out of the most unholy fiery depths and adorned in mall attire, Forbidden Fruits joins the ranks of as part of the toxic female friendships subgenre. … read more

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Hamlet: To See, or Not To See? That Is The Question

Rebekah Bowman — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:52:32 +0000

Few if any adaptations of Shakespeare can be called definitive, and this Hamlet should be viewed as a gutsy alternative take on the material. … read more

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Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Is A Throwback To The Early 2000s

Alton Barnhart — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:56:41 +0000

The early 2000s. Sparkly scarves, skinny jeans and Disney stars taking over the world. Nothing like watching Hannah Montana sing “The Best of Both Worlds” in 2026. … read more

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