SLUG Mag

08/09/2026

Some of the most powerful film and television scores are the ones that sneak up on us – and Sean Callery has spent decades proving this point. Has he won viewers’ hearts with Netflix's The Beast In Me? Read the full interview using the link in our bio!
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Often the most powerful film scores are the ones that sneak up on us. Sean Callery has spent decades proving this point. Has it been made with The Beast In Me?

08/08/2026

Horror films can always come with its daily dose of campiness. However just like dairy treats in Ice Cream Man, a little can go a long way! “I can’t help but feel that a guilty pleasure should still be more pleasure than guilt, that even a small amount of real effort and cleverness could have made for something that doesn’t so easily melt away,” says SLUG Senior Staff Writer Patrick Gibbs. Check out the full review: https://www.slugmag.com/arts/film/film-reviews/film-review-ice-cream-man/

08/08/2026

Adapted from the historical novel by Honobu Yonezawa, The Samurai and the Prisoner is not the action-packed epic some might be expecting. “The Samurai and the Prisoner unfolds as a patient, morally complex mystery, blending the intrigue of a whodunit in the vein of Agatha Christie with a richly layered study of human nature and ambition,” says SLUG Senior Staff Writer Patrick Gibbs. Check out the full review: https://www.slugmag.com/arts/film/film-reviews/film-review-the-samurai-and-the-prisoner/

08/08/2026

We’re in trying times in the 21st century. With hotter temperatures, sneaky politics and the shady construction of data centers, it seems as if civil unrest is inevitable. Let Secondhand Screenings be your survival guide to all apocalyptic events, from nuclear annihilation to a certain…robotic uprising. Check out all the reviews here:

To help you in the rebellion against a certain uprising, this Secondhand Screenings is equipping you with a survival guide of media to help you adapt and persevere.

08/07/2026

Salt Lake City recently celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. As SLUG Contributing Writer Sara Milano explains, “The legacy of this advocacy is reflected in the work of community members who continue to push for access and elevate the standard of accessibility.” ADA Manager Angela Haylock agrees, saying, “ADA Day provides an opportunity to recognize these community individuals.” Read more about what the celebration represented through the link below!

https://www.slugmag.com/community/more-than-the-minimum-disability-access-and-beyond-in-slc/

08/07/2026

Returning home from the impressive career he established in big cities like Los Angeles, Chef Steven Fretz is opening a new restaurant in Heber this autumn, Montblu. SLUG Contributing Writer Joni Bianca explains that “family, history and community are at the core of Fretz’s journey with Montblu.” Bringing his friends from his successful restaurant in California, Coast Range, home with him, “the entire team at Montblu are trusted friends and colleagues that he has worked with in previous projects.” Read more about his plans for Montblu through the link below!

https://www.slugmag.com/community/montblu-french-cuisine-to-welcome-ewe-home/

08/07/2026

“Atmospheric,” “spacious,” and “experimental” are all words used to describe the band Meraki and the Curiosity Collective. This experimental folk band has a “spirit of curiosity that spills into every performance”, writes Contributing Writer Jordan Turner. Read more here: https://www.slugmag.com/music/meraki-and-the-curiosity-collective-diy-festival-performers/

08/06/2026

Treasure Myth’s greatest strength is its ability to create a fully realized atmosphere without relying on conventional song structures. With a tightly constructed electronic journey built from layered textures, live experimentation and a meticulous sonic detail, Dextrose asks listeners to pay attention. Read the full review below:

Treasure Myth’s release Dextrose is a tightly constructed electronic journey built from layered textures, live experimentation and a meticulous sonic detail.

08/06/2026

“I took it upon myself to take the 20 scenes, write them myself, direct them myself and finish the film,” says Berner, who co-wrote and co-directed the film Splash City. That same approach reflects throughout Berner’s career where he has found success through creative risks. With Splash City, he hopes to bring that same authenticity to the film world. Read the full interview here: https://www.slugmag.com/arts/berner-makes-a-big-splash-in-independent-film/

08/06/2026

Andre Hoggan has created mixed-material art pieces by blending handmade paper, metalworking and woven fabrics. While most artists begin their works on a canvas, Hoggan crafts his own paper by hand. Stop by Hoggan’s booth this weekend at DIY Fest to check out handmade paper, envelopes and notebooks for a one-of-a-kind gift.

Read the full story here: https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/andre-hoggan-studios-diy-festival-artisans/