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At the annual meeting of the Utah Film Critics Association, South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s thriller Parasite won three awards, including Best Picture of 2019. The film was also recognized as Best Non-English Language Film, and for the Original Screenplay by Bong and Jin Won Han.
Group of renegade carolers take over Temple Square calling for ERA ratification.
After going mostly unnoticed for 45 minutes, Kelly led the group across the street to the LDS conference center, where the singing continued, and the “ERA Yes” logo was projected onto the iconic building.
92 homeless lives lost remembered during candlelight vigil.
Atkinson said she hoped those in attendance left with a renewed sense of empathy. “So many of our homeless friends are looking for a friendly ear … God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason."
J.J. Abrams delivers a sloppy conclusion that tries to please everyone.
The elephant-in-the-Throne-Room problem with The Rise of Skywalker is that it’s not so much Abrams’ attempt at wrapping up Star Wars’ Skywalker saga, as it is his cover-band attempt to play all of the hits,
Hundreds gather downtown to rally in support of impeaching Trump.
Whether Trump even makes it to next year’s election will depend on Congress’ impeachment. But those at Tuesday’s rally wanted to make one thing loud and clear: “No one is above the law!”
WEDNESDAY 12/18
S&S Presents: Rex Andersen Foundation Homeless Drive
Inspired by a need to do something meaningful for the holidays, Brennon Williams—bassist of good old rock ‘n’ roll band JDxRevival—started this homeless drive organization in 2016, naming it after close friend Rex Andersen. On this night in particular, attendees of the showcase can not only donate items—which will be handed out by Williams himself, to homeless folks on the streets on Christmas Eve—but get to watch a killer showcase of local acts in the process.
