Sean P. Means
@seanpmeans.bsky.social
Enterprise editor at The Salt Lake Tribune. Reviews movies for Moviecricket.net, and for X96's "Radio From Hell" (Fridays, 7 a.m. MDT). He/him.
We're weeks away from the last Sundance Film Festival to be held in Utah. What's going to play there? We have the list of the 90 feature films selected.
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Sundance 2026 list: Here’s all the movies that will screen at the festival’s last Utah run — including 54 you can stream at home
The newly announced list of 90 movies features big stars, returning and new Sundance directors and timely documentary subjects.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
We're weeks away from the last Sundance Film Festival to be held in Utah. What's going to play there? We have the list of the 90 feature films selected.
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Christmas lights over my desk. With an odd assortment of ornaments.
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Christmas lights over my desk. With an odd assortment of ornaments.
"Hamnet" is a beautiful movie, a meditation on grief transforming into art, using the story of William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife, Agnes, or Anne, Hathaway (Jessie Buckley). Buckley's performance will have you sobbing, particuarly in the final scene.
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Review: 'Hamnet,' a tale of William Shakespeare and his wife, beautifully captures how nature and grief are lived and translated into art — The Movie Cricket
Director Chloe Zhao opens “Hamnet” in a forest, the sort of magical place where William Shakespeare could have set one of his lighter comedies, like “As You Like It” or “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” — w...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
"Hamnet" is a beautiful movie, a meditation on grief transforming into art, using the story of William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife, Agnes, or Anne, Hathaway (Jessie Buckley). Buckley's performance will have you sobbing, particuarly in the final scene.
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My family’s vegan Thanksgiving dinner, all made at home:
• Tofurky with wild rice stuffing.
• Mashed potatoes with garlic.
• Roasted vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onion).
• Dressing with apples and Impossible sausage.
• Marinated green beans.
• Texas rolls.
• Tofurky with wild rice stuffing.
• Mashed potatoes with garlic.
• Roasted vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onion).
• Dressing with apples and Impossible sausage.
• Marinated green beans.
• Texas rolls.
November 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
My family’s vegan Thanksgiving dinner, all made at home:
• Tofurky with wild rice stuffing.
• Mashed potatoes with garlic.
• Roasted vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onion).
• Dressing with apples and Impossible sausage.
• Marinated green beans.
• Texas rolls.
• Tofurky with wild rice stuffing.
• Mashed potatoes with garlic.
• Roasted vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onion).
• Dressing with apples and Impossible sausage.
• Marinated green beans.
• Texas rolls.
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The Thai restaurant on 900 South launched a crowdfunding campaign after the owners’ patriarch suffered a medical crisis.
‘Don’t know where else to turn’: A popular Salt Lake City restaurant asked its fans for help. Hundreds chipped in.
The Thai restaurant on 900 South launched a crowdfunding campaign after the owners’ patriarch suffered a medical crisis.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Thai restaurant on 900 South launched a crowdfunding campaign after the owners’ patriarch suffered a medical crisis.
I was happily surprised that "Zootopia 2," the sequel to Disney's saga of a rabbit cop and her fox partner fighting crime in a city of animals. Sharp humor, great voice acting (Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan) and a sly and timely message.
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Review: 'Zootopia 2' delivers more sharp humor and plot twists than the original, and flies the messages under the radar — The Movie Cricket
It’s been nine years since Disney debuted “Zootopia,” a clever and good-hearted animated tale about a rabbit cop and a con-artist fox who team up, in a parable about fear, prejudice and acceptance tha...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I was happily surprised that "Zootopia 2," the sequel to Disney's saga of a rabbit cop and her fox partner fighting crime in a city of animals. Sharp humor, great voice acting (Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan) and a sly and timely message.
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So this happened in my office today: The Salt Lake Tribune and the union representing its employees, the Salt Lake News Guild, signed a two-year collective bargaining agreement — the first labor contract in the paper's 155-year history.
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The Salt Lake Tribune and its employees’ union sign their first labor contract
The Salt Lake Tribune's management and the union that represents its employees have negotiated a two-year collective bargaining agreement — a first in the newspaper's 155-year history.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
So this happened in my office today: The Salt Lake Tribune and the union representing its employees, the Salt Lake News Guild, signed a two-year collective bargaining agreement — the first labor contract in the paper's 155-year history.
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So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past, Charlie Brown.
yes I said yes I will Yes, Charlie Brown
We all float down here, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past, Charlie Brown.
Old enough to remember when it was weird that the Jazz would play a regular-season home game on a Sunday.
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Old enough to remember when it was weird that the Jazz would play a regular-season home game on a Sunday.
A movie that takes place where you’re from.
November 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
A movie that takes place where you’re from.
Jen Shah, from "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," who's been in prison for less than 3 years, may be getting out before Christmas.
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Here’s why Jen Shah is now expected to be out of prison by Christmas
The ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ alum was originally sentenced in 2023 to nearly seven years in prison.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Jen Shah, from "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," who's been in prison for less than 3 years, may be getting out before Christmas.
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One of the most serious subplots of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" has been the continued substance abuse struggle of Robert Cosby Jr., son of Mary Cosby. Can watching Robert's troubles help inspire other addicts seek help? We asked an expert.
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Can Robert Jr.’s addiction battle on ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ help others?
On 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,' the reopening of Mary's church comes with the sad news of Robert Jr.'s continued addiction battle. Can his struggle help people watching the show?
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November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
One of the most serious subplots of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" has been the continued substance abuse struggle of Robert Cosby Jr., son of Mary Cosby. Can watching Robert's troubles help inspire other addicts seek help? We asked an expert.
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It's the week for "Wicked: For Good," which finishes the Broadway story of rivalry in Oz. Cynthia Erivo remains stellar as Elphaba, but Ariana Grande really proves herself as a glorious Glinda. I still think it could have been one movie.
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Review: In 'Wicked: For Good," both Erivo and Grande overcome the deadweight of a bloated two-movie franchise — The Movie Cricket
Fans of last year’s “Wicked” likely will come into the concluding chapter, “Wicked: For Good,” expecting the same bouncy good time, elaborate computer effects to build the world of Oz, and the extraor...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
It's the week for "Wicked: For Good," which finishes the Broadway story of rivalry in Oz. Cynthia Erivo remains stellar as Elphaba, but Ariana Grande really proves herself as a glorious Glinda. I still think it could have been one movie.
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Two weeks ago, Todd Snider canceled a South Salt Lake concert, and then his tour, after an alleged assault outside the venue — and a run-in with police that led to a night in jail.
Today, his record label said the blues musician died last night. He was 59.
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Today, his record label said the blues musician died last night. He was 59.
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Todd Snider, who canceled tour after alleged assault in Utah, dies
The blues and Americana musician died Friday in Nashville.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Two weeks ago, Todd Snider canceled a South Salt Lake concert, and then his tour, after an alleged assault outside the venue — and a run-in with police that led to a night in jail.
Today, his record label said the blues musician died last night. He was 59.
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Today, his record label said the blues musician died last night. He was 59.
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The coolest new movie this week is "The Running Man," an adaptation of Stephen King's dystopian action movie about a near-future society where desperate people join a game show where they're hunted down. Glen Powell shows his leading-man chops.
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Review: 'The Running Man' is an action-packed takedown of corporate media's distraction machine, but it's more entertaining when it sticks to enjoyable mayhem — The Movie Cricket
One’s enjoyment of “The Running Man,” director Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel about televised bread-and-circuses, depends entirely on how seriously one takes it — the more fun it’s ...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The coolest new movie this week is "The Running Man," an adaptation of Stephen King's dystopian action movie about a near-future society where desperate people join a game show where they're hunted down. Glen Powell shows his leading-man chops.
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Judge had the one steal that counted: He stole the MVP from Cal Raleigh.
Cal Raleigh had more steals then Aaron Judge
November 14, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Judge had the one steal that counted: He stole the MVP from Cal Raleigh.
Sally Kirkland had movies at the Sundance Film Festival a time or two. In 1993, my boss, Terry Orme, interviewed her about one, "Paper Hearts." I wrote one of my all-time favorite headlines: "Sally Kirkland's film is great — just ask her." #RIP
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Sally Kirkland, Uninhibited Actress and Oscar Nominee for ‘Anna,’ Dies at 84
One of the first actresses to appear nude in a legitimate stage play, she worked for Terrence McNally, Andy Warhol, Oliver Stone and Ron Howard.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sally Kirkland had movies at the Sundance Film Festival a time or two. In 1993, my boss, Terry Orme, interviewed her about one, "Paper Hearts." I wrote one of my all-time favorite headlines: "Sally Kirkland's film is great — just ask her." #RIP
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The congressional boundary map submitted by Republican lawmakers “does not comply with Utah law,” Judge Dianna Gibson wrote in her ruling.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The congressional boundary map submitted by Republican lawmakers “does not comply with Utah law,” Judge Dianna Gibson wrote in her ruling.
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The “Dread Pirate Roberts” solution is sitting right there.
You either state or heavily imply that James Bond is a name that goes with the 007 assignment, not a one-man identity. I thought that was what we were supposed to assume anyway?
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
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Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
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November 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The “Dread Pirate Roberts” solution is sitting right there.
"Nuremberg," depicts the war crimes trial at the end of World War II — largely through the sessions an Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) held with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), the No. 2 Nazi. Scenery is chewed, boilerplate dialogue is recited.
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Review: 'Nuremberg' pits two Oscar winners as a high Nazi officer and the American psychiatrist who unlocked his mind, in a drab history lesson — The Movie Cricket
The long-debated question about Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime — were they uniquely evil in global history, or can humans anywhere create the conditions that gave rise to barbarous authoritarianism ...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:53 AM
"Nuremberg," depicts the war crimes trial at the end of World War II — largely through the sessions an Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) held with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), the No. 2 Nazi. Scenery is chewed, boilerplate dialogue is recited.
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The nonprofit that owns Salt Lake City's Tower Theatre have released their ambitious plan to renovate the 97-year-old landmark. Here's what the plans show.
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Salt Lake City’s Tower Theatre, closed for 5 years, just revealed its big renovation plan. Here’s what we know.
The nonprofit that owns the Tower Theatre, built in 1928, just filed its preliminary designs with Salt Lake City building officials. The plan calls for new features, key restoration and more.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The nonprofit that owns Salt Lake City's Tower Theatre have released their ambitious plan to renovate the 97-year-old landmark. Here's what the plans show.
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In 1995, while at a film festival in Seattle, I was introduced to Diane Ladd. I said I was from The Salt Lake Tribune, and she replied, "My daughter's great-grandfather was the first non-Mormon governor of Utah." She was Southern charm personified. RIP.
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Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Actress in ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,’ Dies at 89
After her stunning turn as the waitress Flo, she earned two more Academy Award noms for her performances opposite daughter Laura Dern in 'Wild at Heart' and 'Rambling Rose': "She is flying with her an...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
In 1995, while at a film festival in Seattle, I was introduced to Diane Ladd. I said I was from The Salt Lake Tribune, and she replied, "My daughter's great-grandfather was the first non-Mormon governor of Utah." She was Southern charm personified. RIP.
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Time to freak out on Halloween, with "Bugonia," where Emma Stone's CEO is kidnapped by a conspiracy theorist (Jesse Plemons) who's convinced she's an alien. And then things get weird in director Yorgos Lanthimos' surreal and surprising timely satire.
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Review: 'Bugonia' brings Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos together for more surreal magic, but Jesse Plemons' manic performance is the driving force — The Movie Cricket
In the long history of actor/director collaborations, the pairing of director Yorgos Lanthimos and actor Emma Stone is quickly becoming one of the most fascinating and producing the most astonishing r...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Time to freak out on Halloween, with "Bugonia," where Emma Stone's CEO is kidnapped by a conspiracy theorist (Jesse Plemons) who's convinced she's an alien. And then things get weird in director Yorgos Lanthimos' surreal and surprising timely satire.
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How much would it cost to live the life of one of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City"? This week, they're on a yacht, so the price tag has gone up substantially. #RHOSLC
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How much to rent a yacht in the Caribbean? Itemizing this week’s ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.’
The crossover episode paired the Salt Lake City cast with Bravo’s “Below Deck Down Under” crew.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:21 AM
How much would it cost to live the life of one of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City"? This week, they're on a yacht, so the price tag has gone up substantially. #RHOSLC
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One of the year's best movies, opening this week, is "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere," a smart biopic of The Boss (the brilliant Jeremy Allen White) in his "Nebraska" era, and a sensitive rendering of an artist's battle with depression.
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Review: 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' forcefully reveals the troubled soul that spurs The Boss's boundless talent — The Movie Cricket
If writer-director Scott Cooper’s “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” was your standard-issue musician biographical drama, it would still be a remarkable movie, mostly for the way its star, Jeremy ...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:18 AM
One of the year's best movies, opening this week, is "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere," a smart biopic of The Boss (the brilliant Jeremy Allen White) in his "Nebraska" era, and a sensitive rendering of an artist's battle with depression.
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