The Weekly Reel: FAQs about Film
In this installment of The Weekly Reel, I’ve decided to answer some questions people often ask me about the process of making a film...
The Sundance effect: Businesses in Park City experience lulls during film festival
The glitz and glamour of the Sundance Film Festival doesn't translate into profits for many Park City businesses.
‘Act of Valor’: ‘The Hurt Locker’ meets ‘Backdraft’
"Act of Valor" proves to be a very unique action film, and earns 3.5 / 5.
‘Unstoppable’: Revenge of Thomas the Tank Engine
Unstoppable is a film about a runaway train full of dangerous chemicals headed toward a heavily populated area. True, this does sound like the...
SLCCSA showcases student films with red carpet event
Salt Lake Community College Student Association celebrated its sixth annual film festival with dinner and awards.
‘The Tree of Life’ lives in ambiguity
Artistic films are a unique genre whereas it’s one of those genres that can’t really be judged by the standards of other films. Artistic...
A look behind the lens of one Salt Lake Community College student’s inspiring film...
SLCC film major Isabella Martinez has overcome many obstacles in her pursuit to carve her own path as a director.
Movie review: ‘The Way, Way Back’ in the shadows of ‘Little Miss Sunshine’
Romney says "The Way, Way Back" is nothing more than an attempt to recreate "Little Miss Sunshine" at a water park. Click to read why.
Movie review: ‘Pacific Rim’ is American anime done right
If someone took "Godzilla" and combined it with "The Matrix," you might end up with "Pacific Rim." Stephen Romney reviews Guillermo del Toro's latest project.
The Organ Loft: The way silent films are meant to be seen
At the time of this writing, I have barely returned from an evening at The Organ Loft, located at 3331 S. Edison Street, where...