Film

Read up on movie reviews, film festivals, film school projects and more.

Mark Davis configures a camera

Scholarship honors late SLCC film professor

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Although film professor Mark Davis died in 2016, he still supports film students at Salt Lake Community College through a scholarship fund established in his honor.
Jaden Smith as Kitai Raige in a scene from "After Earth"

Can Shyamalan make a comeback with ‘After Earth?’

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Arts Reporter Stephen Romney reviews Shyamalan's return to film and collaboration with Will Smith with the sci-fi film After Earth.
The film's lazy visuals and lackluster blocking hold back something that had the potential to be an enjoyable film. Pictured: Jennifer Hudson (left) and Jacob Latimore (Right)

Movie review: ‘Black Nativity’ should’ve taken pages from ‘Dreamcoat’

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Arts reporter Stephen Romney reviews Black Nativity, a film full of good ideas, but a lackluster execution.

Life as we sadly know it

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Chick flicks and romantic comedies are plagued with unoriginal concepts and worn out story ideas, often using oxymoronic techniques to achieve some sense of...

Actors wanted: SLCC Film Department looks to fill 100 roles

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The SLCC Film Department is holding a casting call this week.
Black Panther

‘Black Panther’ challenges African stereotypes

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Aramis Hicks explores the signature elements of the new Marvel movie "Black Panther."
Romney's Reviews: "Heaven is for Real"

Romney’s Reviews: ‘Heaven is for Real’

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Arts reporter Stephen Romney explains further his critique of "Heaven is for Real" on this edition of Romney's Reviews
From left to right: Leslie Mann, Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton

Movie review: ‘The Other Woman’

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You would think ‘The Other Woman’ is a good choice for a girls' night out, but Romney says this movie is none too memorable the morning after.
Batman v Superman

Review: ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’

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The latest project from the DC movie universe suffers from a wavelength of quality.
Glenn Kiser presenting to SLCC students and faculty

Dolby director explains how sound tells a story

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SLCC film and audio students listened to Dolby Institute director Glenn Kiser on Wednesday.
People cheering and documenting a ribbon cutting

Marmalade District will be home to the Utah Film Center

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The Utah Film Center held its grand opening for the Geralyn White Dreyfous building on Sept. 27 in Salt Lake City.
Mark Wahlberg in 'Contraband'

‘Contraband’ just another action movie

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Films in which the protagonist is a criminal are always an interesting thing to watch. When we really think about it, we know that...