Blu-ray » In the future they'll be able to replace your malfunctioning organs or improve your sight or hearing with upgraded mechanical models. Of course it won't be cheap and if you can't pay, the repossession process isn't pleasant. Such is the premise of ''Repo Men.'' It was also the premise of ''Repo: The Genetic Opera'' but it isn't uncommon for films to share similar ideas. Even Shakespeare lifted many of his plots from previously published plays. When it comes to fil...  Read More

Blu-ray » Critics generally regarded 2010's ''Clash of the Titans'' as a cinematic disaster but the film's box office totals prove that audiences disagreed. For fans of the film, this Blu-ray release is an easy recommendation. The film looks far better without the half-hearted 3-D treatment and while many of the effects aren't photo-realistic they at least have a more even look. A host of deleted scenes suggests that the film was originally intended to include more of the...  Read More

Blu-ray » Ip Man (played here by the brilliant Donnie Yen) is the legendary grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun and the teacher of Bruce Lee but this film focuses more on his earlier years where he became a national treasure during the Second Sino-Japanese War as he stands up against the Japanese soldiers that have taken over his villiage. The film starts out as a good, but somewhat generic tale that allows for a nice amount of character development before the film...  Read More

DVD » Throughout her life, Ida Dalser (portrayed by the beautiful Giovanna Mezzogiorno) claimed to be the wife of Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. While the two had a son together Mussolini refused to recognize Dalser as his wife. In many circles Dalser was believed to be a spurned lover looking to cash in on Mussolini's rise. ''Vincere'' tells a more sympathetic version of Dalser's story. Director Marco Bellocchio presents a beautiful film that occasionally dabbl...  Read More

Ritz Reunion and Pre-PartyIf you made it to last year's Ritz Reunion, you've been looking forward to this for 12 months now. For those 30-and-under, The Ritz was the best escape from your parents house where you could dance to new wave and underground '80s music while socializing. The bowling alley's dance club was a second home during the late '80s and early '90s. On Saturday, July 31, The Depot (400 W. South Temple) hosts the second annual reunion. Doors open at 8 p.m. and ...  Read More

Every year around this time geeks from all over descend on San Diego for the International Comic-Con. If you aren't familiar with Comic-Con, think of it like the ''Super Bowl of Geekdom,'' a convention filled with all things geek and the venue of choice for comic book companies and movie studios to reveal details on their latest big projects.But, Comic-Con is not a cheap trip and not all of us are fortunate enough to attend. Instead, we hold down the home-front, salivating, wai...  Read More

Due their love for all things death and Victorian, local metal band Arsenic Addiction has upped the musical game by creating fantastic live shows that show the band's ability to create both music and art. The group has made a mark within the local metal scene by making the Arsenic Addiction live experience as enthralling as possible. Keyboardist/vocalist Haley Grow talks about where the band draws its inspiration from, where you can see them play locally, and how they make fu...  Read More

After spending many years making music as half of the indie rock band Two Gallants, singer/songwriter Adam Stephens has taken some time to write music for a solo album. On Sept. 28, Stephens will release his debut solo album, ''We Live On Cliffs'' on Saddle Creek Records. Prior to the record's release date, Stephens will be doing a nine-show tour that begins on August 7 at Kilby Court in Salt Lake. Given the fact that Stephens is widely known for his role in Two Gallants, IN wa...  Read More

Cameron Rafati has made just as big of an impact on the Salt Lake music scene as he has on the memories of those with whom the 6'6'' musician comes in contact with. With a voice as big as his personality, Rafati has spent the past year working on connecting with fans and his musical evolution. Since the release of his self-titled album over a year ago, Rafati has toured all over the west, and though he has enjoyed performing in front of various audience members, he has decided...  Read More

After the legendary Port O' Call was forced to a close, some of the employees decided to venture off and open up their own bars. For the past three weeks, we have given you a peek into the bars that were opened by former Port O' Call employees. The former bars that were featured began with Green Pig, then went on to Bar Deluxe and Dick N' Dixie's. This week, we talk to Shawn Frehner, who along with Deno Dakis, owns and operates Gracie's. Both owners spent a significant amount...  Read More

It goes without saying that theater lives or dies on the strength of the actors' talent and commitment. In past years, the main difficulty I've had with Salt Lake Shakespeare is that the range of delivery styles is almost as big as the casts themselves. The actors' interpretation runs the gamut from those who do the 'modern' take on Shakespeare, making their words understated yet totally comprehensible, to those who adopt their special loud 'Bard' voice without knowing exactl...  Read More

Dessert of the Week: Red Mango Frozen Yogurt$2.95 (original) $3.45 (flavored) small size plus $1 per topping, Red Mango, 2100 S. 1511 East.On a day that felt like there was no air, the IN staff dropped into Red Mango to try their cooling, all natural nonfat frozen yogurt. Amy opted for the flavor of the day, key lime pie with a graham cracker topping, while Autumn tried pomegranate, also with graham crackers. Ryan went for the more simple option of original yogurt with fresh...  Read More

Drink of the Week: Cherry Kamikaze $3, Green Street, 602 E. 500 SouthI was geared up for a night of drinking with the SLC Bar Crawl and asked for a shot at our first stop at Green Street.This sweet shot works well as a sipper with it's subtly sweet cherry flavor. Unlike any other fruit-flavored Kamikaze, Green Street mixed actual cherries in the shaker with cherry flavored vodka and it turned out just the way I like my drinks. Not too sweet. This drink hit nostalgia for one...  Read More

Ginger Mint Fresca8 cups water1/3 cup peeled and chopped fresh ginger1/2 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves1/3 cup fresh lemon1/3 cup honeysoda waterlemon wedges for garnish1 »Add the water and freshly chopped ginger to a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.2 »Remove the sauce pan from the heat and add the mint leaves. Allow to steep for about 5 minutes. 3 » Strain the ginger and mint leaves from the liquid. Pour t...  Read More