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Broadway comes to Utah

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Going to the same movie theater and seeing the same kind of movie over and over gets boring. Fortunately for Salt Lake City moviegoers, the...
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‘The First Avenger’ marks Marvel’s finest hour

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It’s no secret that this has been one of the most anticipated films of the summer. It is also no secret how Cap’s previous...
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‘Friends with Benefits’ funny and surprisingly sophisticated

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The ironic thing about romantic comedies is that they usually aren’t funny. Unlikeable characters in unlikely plot lines with predictable plot twists just end...
'Winnie the Pooh' storybook

A delightful journey to the Hundred Acre Wood

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It has been well over 10 years since most of us last visited the Hundred Acre Wood, even when we include the forays in Square-Enix’s...

‘Tabloid’ not for Mormons

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The reason that shows like Judge Judy and The Jerry Springer Show are so popular is because people like to watch freaks. It makes...

H&M coming to Utah

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Fashion is everywhere. Gigantic shopping malls are full of fashionable clothing and are in popular demand. One store in particular that is recognized around the world has finally...
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Final ‘Harry Potter’ a satisfying joy ride

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The end is nigh. The last installment to the massive multi-million dollar franchise is finally out, much to fan’s delight. Despite hints being dropped...
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A hilarious blend of murderers and maniacs

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Many of us were intrigued when we first saw the trailer for Horrible Bosses. However, the story itself is nothing new, something the film...
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‘Zookeeper’ a sin against nature

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In a world where so many movie plotlines have all been done a million times, maybe now is a good time to start experimenting...
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Superheroes in cinema, part 3: Across the pond and beyond

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In parts 1 and 2, I went into great detail about the history of American superhero cinema. However, the genre isn’t exclusive to the...

Superheroes in cinema, part 2: Past, present and future trends

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It’s obvious that the superhero genre has a rich history behind it dating all the way back to the times of early man. Now,...
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More “Baysplosions” than ever before

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People tend to be pretty divided when it comes to the Michael Bay Transformers films. The division can be broken down into three parts....