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Discover Utah's iconic movies, from 'Footloose' to 'High School Musical'

Discover Utah’s iconic movies, from ‘Footloose’ to ‘High School Musical’

Jake Lueckler October 6, 2017

Released in 1993, the cult classic film "The Sandlot" featured several Utah locations, including Ogden's Lorin Farr Pool. North Ogden resident Mitchel Foreman, who was able to witness some of the filming...

Pennywise the clown in "It." (New Line Cinema)

You’ll have to see “It” to believe it

Jake Lueckler September 15, 2017

The remake of Stephen King’s movie “It” recently hit theaters and "It" hit big. September 7 was the movie’s opening night, and it pulled in an impressive 13.5 million dollars domestically,...

The Ogden Raptors will play four home games this weekend. (Michael Grennell / The Signpost)

Ogden area summer events: week of July 26

Samantha Bunderson July 25, 2017

July 26: CalligraffitiPLATFORMS, along with O1ARTS, are hosting “Calligraffiti.” Calligraffiti is a type of art that uses calligraphy, typography and graffiti to extend an artistic message....

Local singer and musician, Cait Thompson, will preform June 28 on the corner of 26th Street and Washington Boulevard Photo credit: Cait Thompson

A week in preview: June 27

Jake Lueckler June 26, 2017

Calligraphy ConferenceThe Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “calligraphy” as: the art of producing artistic, stylized or elegant handwriting or lettering. From June 24–July 1, Weber...

Amy Adams as Louise Banks in ARRIVAL by Paramount Pictures. (Source: MovieStillsDB)

Language Matters, even for aliens

Jeweliette Cordero April 13, 2017

At a free screening of "Arrival," the premise of which plays with the power of language's influence on perception, audience members had a chance to ask linguists questions about the forms of language depicted...

"Beauty and the Beast." (Source: Tribune News Service)

Beauty and the Humblebrag

Brooke Facer March 24, 2017

The top definition of “Humblebrag” on Urban Dictionary is, “Subtly letting others know about how fantastic your life is while undercutting it with a bit of self-effacing humor or 'woe...

Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae, left), Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson) and Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) in a scene from the movie "Hidden Figures" directed by Theodore Melfi. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Katherine Johnson: genius, leader and inspiration.

Jasmine Pittman March 14, 2017

Many women have broken barriers all over the world. Each time I learn of a female pioneer or powerhouse, I’m reminded that I can be just like them; any of us can, honestly. We’re that amazing. Katherine...

Free popcorn is handed out at Weber State University's LUNAFEST short film screenings at Wildcat Theater on March 3. Donations received went to programs such as Safe@Weber. (Emily Crooks / The Signpost)

Lunafest funds women’s non-profits

Jeweliette Cordero March 14, 2017

Weber State’s second annual Lunafest, a short-film festival and fundraiser sponsored by Luna Bars, highlighted women's issues in everyday life. In honor of Women’s History month, Lunafest is...

Denzel Washington plays Troy Maxson and Viola Davis plays Rose Maxson in Fences from Paramount Pictures. (David Lee/Paramount Pictures)

Film industry still catching up to correct underrepresentation

Jeweliette Cordero February 5, 2017

  In honor of Black History Month, we take a look back into African-American history in the film industry and how representation has come a very long way, from cliched stereotypes to the real-life...

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is this week's peculiar Movie Monday. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Tim Burton’s home for peculiar movies

Mathew Walker October 16, 2016

"Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children" was rather peculiar. And although there might be many who disagree with me, I would venture to say that the film is Tim Burton's ticket back into the...

Haley Bennett and Chris Pratt in the film "The Magnificent Seven." (Source: Tribune News Service)

‘Magnificent Seven’ is a seven out of 10

Mathew Walker October 2, 2016

Some of my most favorite movies that have come out in the last couple of years have been remakes — "Inglorious Bastards" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" come to mind. "The Magnificent Seven" might not be...

The MovieGrille, located on the corner of Grant and 24th in Ogden, plans to re-open its doors. (Cydnee Green / The Signpost)

MovieGrille reborn as Red Carpet Cinema Pub

Cydnee Green September 20, 2016

MovieGrille, located on 2293 Grant Avenue in Ogden, recently closed its doors and announced a plan to reopen under new ownership, according to their Facebook post on Sept. 14. "The decision was made to...

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