“The Creator” looks great but isn’t
Visual spectacle and solid acting isn’t enough to elevate “The Creator” beyond the status of an average action film.
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“Super Mario Bros” flips the damsel in distress trope on its head
Princess Peach is the quintessential damsel in distress. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” changes that.
Film superlatives for the 2022-23 UVU academic year
“Most popular” or “most likely to become a millionaire” are common yearbook superlatives. Here are some less common superlatives for films from this past academic year.
“Honor Among Thieves” is the best silly movie of the year
Not every film needs to be a cinematic masterpiece or compete for the Academy Awards. “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is a joy in the simplest way.
“I’ll walk with you” — Queer allyship in Utah
Professor Chad Emmett was a “closeted” academic at BYU for years. After recently coming out, he has some advice for LGBTQ+ students and allies.
HBO’s “The Last of Us” is better than the game
In 2013, “The Last of Us” was touted as one of the greatest stories in gaming history. In 2023, HBO’s television adaptation improves upon its predecessor.
“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is more trailer than film
“Quantumania” neglects its own story in favor of one more broad and external. That’s a problem.
UVU’s ballet ensemble stands with Ukraine
The Repertory Ballet Ensemble collaborated with numerous departments and disciplines to deliver their performance of “Hansel and Gretel.”
Spring Choral Showcase: an interfaith celebration
Utah Valley University’s choirs were as contagiously energetic as ever for their Spring Choral Showcase.
