Category: Utah in Film

A collection of reviews, historical overviews, and articles examining the place of Mormons and Utah in film history.

Heritage of the Desert — Book Review

Tillie's Punctured Romance, 1914 - ★★★½
I’m not the biggest fan of the Keystone slapstick of the era so was quite surprised at how much I enjoyed 85 minutes of Sennet’s […]
After the Thin Man, 1936 - ★★★★
My favorite Thin Man so far. A great mix between banter between Nick, Nora, and the other seedy and eclectic characters and an intriguing mystery […]
The Count, 1916
Watched on Tuesday January 10, 2023.
Quiz Show, 1994 - ★★★★
A rather captivating retelling of a true cheating scandal on a 1950s quiz show that examines fame, class, what motivates people to bend the rules […]
Another Thin Man, 1939 - ★★½
Other than an interesting set-up and the always entertaining finale of all the suspects gathered in one room to hear Nick's final verdict on the […]