Arts & Entertainment
TV preview: the Piano Guys enter the big time with PBS broadcast
KUED will tape a live Piano Guys concert at the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre on Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Jerry Earl Johnston: Play captures C.S. Lewis — warts and all
Among non-LDS religious writers whose words show up in talks at general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, C.S. Lewis undoubtedly leads the pack. Something in the old... Read more »
Google says it won't take down anti-Muslim clip
Google is refusing a White House request to take down an anti-Muslim clip on YouTube, but is restricting access to it in certain countries. Read more »
Author takes readers on a page-turning adventure in 'Storms of Denali'
John Walker and his old climbing partner, Wyn Mitchell, set off to attempt a crazy first ascent hike up Alaska's formidable Mount Denali. But the weather and half of their team aren't cooperating... Read more »
Book review: 'Exploring' takes an in-depth look at Tolkien's masterpiece
In "Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit," author Corey Olsen takes an in-depth look at Tolkien's classic novel. Meant to be a companion volume, this book offers readers a new look at the... Read more »
Book review: Mitch Albom's 'The Time Keeper' unique and inspiring
Mitch Albom, best selling author of "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," returns to fiction with a unique and inspiring new book. Read more »
Book review: 'Best of Rivals' great read for football fans
One of football's greatest rivalries is detailed in Adam Lazarus's new book, "Best of Rivals." Steve Young and Joe Montana battle for the head position with the San Francisco 49ers through... Read more »
Book review: Mangum's new novel 'After Hello' an adventure in New York City
Lisa Mangum's new novel "After Hello" tells of two teenagers' chance encounter in busy, bustling New York City, and the next 24 hours sends them on an adventure through the city that leads to... Read more »
'Promise,' 'Wilderness Family,' other vintage movies arrive on DVD this week
A Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie that earned James Woods an Emmy and the filmed-in-Utah “Adventures of the Wilderness Family” have been reissued this week, along with several other vintage titles making their DVD debuts. Read more »
Book review: '10 Scriptures to Get You Through High School'
Help for modern-day challenges can be found in the word of God. It is still the best guide to finding answers about life. These top-10 verses apply to teens right now trying to survive in high school. Read more »
Topless tempest: Kate photos spark palace fury
Paparazzi, French media and a British royal: The publication of topless photos of Prince William's wife Kate has reunited the same players whose clash ended with the untimely death of his mother,... Read more »
Remodeling should focus on comfort, not size
So many times, clients come to us asking for more space. However, most of the time it is not more space that they actually need. It is better space. Read more »
3 popular police procedurals lead a bevy of TV series' new DVD releases
The latest seasons of cop shows “Blue Bloods” and “Castle” arrive on DVD this week, along with the final season that 1970s favorite, “Kojak.” Read more »
Dozens storm US Embassy compound in Tunisia
Several dozen protesters briefly stormed the U.S. Embassy compound in Tunisia's capital Friday, setting fire to cars and raising a flag with the Muslim profession of faith written on it as part of... Read more »
Websites, including new OK.com, seek to help families make media choices
The new website Ok.com fuses social media with advanced technology to provide parents with unique data and customizable options to aid in making informed decisions about which movies their families... Read more »
Gere and Sarandon sell audience on 'Arbitrage'
"ARBITRAGE" — ★★1/2 — Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Nate Parker, Brit Marling, Tim Roth; R (language, brief violent images and drug use); Broadway We know who and what... Read more »
'Titanic' still provides great spectacle in new Blu-ray edition
Will "Titanic's" 3-D theatrical success earlier this year translate into Blu-ray sales? That's the question as James Cameron's epic disaster flick leads this week's movies that are new to DVD and... Read more »
'Finding Nemo 3-D' is an animated must-see
"Finding Nemo" is the latest 3-D re-release, but this one works. Read more »
About Utah: Rebel filmmaker promises unique kind of teenage horror flick with 'The Mine'
Jeff Chamberlain doesn't look like a rebel. From outward appearances, you'd never know he's gone rogue. He's still got the leading-man looks, the brilliant white teeth, the honest-to-goodness IMDb... Read more »
A new normal: Why broadcast shows are looking more like cable
As broadcast networks unleash their new fall lineups in the days and weeks ahead, don't be surprised to see shows that increasingly resemble premium cable content. Read more »
Local teacher creates viral film about man with 'impossible' dream
SOUTH JORDAN — A local high school teacher is getting attention for a short film he produced about the life of a man he met on his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.... Read more »
Jazz SLC season kicks off with the Stanley Clarke and Hiromi Acoustic Duet
The 2012-13 Jazz SLC series will begin with the Stanley Clarke and Hiromi Acoustic Duet and end with the Monterey Jazz Band 55th Anniversary, featuring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Benny Green, Christian... Read more »
Newspaper movies have provided a rich genre
Stories set against the backdrop of bustling newspaper offices with hard-bitten reporters have provided many great movies. Read more »
NYC bans big, sugary drinks at eateries, theaters
New York City's Board of Health opened up a new, experimental front in the war on obesity Thursday, passing a rule banning sales of big sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, concession... Read more »
Q&A: Coptic Christians on film sparking protests
The California man who made "Innocence of Muslims," a film denigrating Islam and the Prophet Muhammad, is a Coptic Christian. The film has sparked protests in the Middle East and is implicated in... Read more »
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TV preview: the Piano Guys enter the big time with PBS broadcast
KUED will tape a live Piano Guys concert at the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre on Wednesday, Sept. 19, that will be broadcast locally in December with a national PBS broadcast set for the spring of... Read more »
University of Utah violinist discovers lost American sonata
In 2010, Hasse Borup, head of string and chamber music studies at the University Utah, discovered "Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano," composed in 1941 and by Vincent Persichetti. As far as Borup... Read more »
Book review: '10 Scriptures to Get You Through High School'
Help for modern-day challenges can be found in the word of God. It is still the best guide to finding answers about life. These top-10 verses apply to teens right now trying to survive in high school. Read more »
Google says it won't take down anti-Muslim clip
Google is refusing a White House request to take down an anti-Muslim clip on YouTube, but is restricting access to it in certain countries. Read more »
Glenn Beck is back on traditional television after signing deal with Dish Network
Conservative radio and television impresario Glenn Beck further expanded his media empire by signing a distribution deal with Dish Network that makes Beck’s TheBlaze TV available to 14... Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Musicals that have moved us
Think about really being moved. It is an interesting concept — an interesting word. It’s an emotional notion that something can touch us deeply enough to move us from one state to... Read more »
A new normal: Why broadcast shows are looking more like cable
As broadcast networks unleash their new fall lineups in the days and weeks ahead, don't be surprised to see shows that increasingly resemble premium cable content. Read more »
Topless tempest: Kate photos spark palace fury
Paparazzi, French media and a British royal: The publication of topless photos of Prince William's wife Kate has reunited the same players whose clash ended with the untimely death of his mother,... Read more »
Jerry Earl Johnston: Play captures C.S. Lewis — warts and all
Among non-LDS religious writers whose words show up in talks at general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, C.S. Lewis undoubtedly leads the pack. Something in the old... Read more »
Epic fail: G-rated movie nets worst opening weekend of all-time
The new "Oogieloves" movie failed to resonate with its one and only target demographic: toddlers. Read more »
Local teacher creates viral film about man with 'impossible' dream
SOUTH JORDAN — A local high school teacher is getting attention for a short film he produced about the life of a man he met on his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day... Read more »
About Utah: Rebel filmmaker promises unique kind of teenage horror flick with 'The Mine'
Jeff Chamberlain doesn't look like a rebel. From outward appearances, you'd never know he's gone rogue. He's still got the leading-man looks, the brilliant white teeth, the honest-to-goodness IMDb... Read more »
Book review: Mitch Albom's 'The Time Keeper' unique and inspiring
Mitch Albom, best selling author of "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," returns to fiction with a unique and inspiring new book. Read more »
3 popular police procedurals lead a bevy of TV series' new DVD releases
The latest seasons of cop shows “Blue Bloods” and “Castle” arrive on DVD this week, along with the final season that 1970s favorite, “Kojak.” Read more »
Remodeling should focus on comfort, not size
So many times, clients come to us asking for more space. However, most of the time it is not more space that they actually need. It is better space. Read more »
Rising rock band Imagine Dragons trying to be a 'positive force'
Jeff and Debbie Sermon don't particularly like their son's long hair and offbeat look, but they're so proud of his band's success, they're willing to live with it. Read more »
Matthew Perry is now ready for things to happily 'Go On'
In "Go On," which formally premiered Tuesday on NBC, Matthew Perry makes a comedic return as Ryan King, a snarky sports radio host who is required to attend group therapy sessions to cope with his... Read more »
Websites, including new OK.com, seek to help families make media choices
The new website Ok.com fuses social media with advanced technology to provide parents with unique data and customizable options to aid in making informed decisions about which movies their families... Read more »
California man confirms role in anti-Islam film
The search for those behind the provocative, anti-Muslim film implicated in violent protests in Egypt and Libya led Wednesday to a California Coptic Christian convicted of financial crimes who... Read more »
Newspaper movies have provided a rich genre
Stories set against the backdrop of bustling newspaper offices with hard-bitten reporters have provided many great movies. Read more »
Joseph Cramer, M.D.: 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' and your life
Timothy Green became everything his parents had wished for. Wouldn’t it be wonderful and not just a made up story put to the screen to have all of us become the parents our children and we... Read more »
'Cupcake Wars' crowns Utah's Janell Brown winner
Janell Brown and Kristen Cold from South Jordan's One Sweet Slice were chosen as the Food Network's "Cupcake Wars" champions Sunday night. Read more »
‘Titanic’ still provides great spectacle in new Blu-ray edition
James Cameron’s “Titanic” made a bundle with its 3-D debut earlier this year, and now it’s poised to dominate the Blu-ray market for the next few weeks. Read more »
US sends Marines to Libya after deadly attack
The U.S. dispatched an elite group of Marines to Tripoli on Wednesday following a mob attack that killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans. U.S. officials are investigating... Read more »
Book review: 'Best of Rivals' great read for football fans
One of football's greatest rivalries is detailed in Adam Lazarus's new book, "Best of Rivals." Steve Young and Joe Montana battle for the head position with the San Francisco 49ers through... Read more »
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