🎥 The best films shot in Utah

Passenger Killed in I-15 Shooting

A man shot by police during a traffic stop on I-15 in Draper Tuesday afternoon has died from his injuries. Authorities say the passenger, who was reportedly armed, got into an altercation with an officer that led to the officer firing their weapon. The driver was taken into custody and the investigation remains ongoing. [KUTV]

States Push Back on Ticketmaster

Utah has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 states challenging a U.S. Department of Justice settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster, arguing it does not adequately address the companies’ alleged monopoly over the live entertainment industry. [FOX 13]

Utah Lawmaker Casts Record ‘No’ Votes

During her first legislative session, Rep. Leah Hansen, R-Saratoga Springs, voted “no” on 446 bills (about 54% of all votes). It’s the highest rate of opposition by any Utah lawmakers since at least 2007. [KSL]

Analyzing SLC's Birth Chart

Did you know cities have astrological charts? We ask a local reporter and astrologer to contextualize recent SLC events using this ancient practice. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite movies filmed (even partly) in Utah. It looks like we have a winner with “High School Musical.” But some of your other picks were new to me. Here are a few of them, along with the Utah locations where they were filmed.

'Galaxy Quest'

A sci-fi comedy starring Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, and Tim Allen follows the cast of an old “Star Trek”-style television show who are recruited by real aliens. Several scenes were filmed in the very alien-planet looking Goblin Valley State Park in central Utah.

'Brigsby Bear'

A dramedy about a man who grows up in an underground bunker where his captors make a children’s sci-fi show called “Brigsby Bear” just for him. It stars SNL alum Kyle Mooney and was primarily filmed in Utah, which isn’t too surprising considering our prepper ways.

'Back to the Future Part III'

The final movie in the “Back to the Future” trilogy continues when Marty McFly time travels to 1855 to rescue Doc Brown from being killed by Biff’s great grandfather. Key scenes were filmed in Monument Valley on the Utah/Arizona border.

Looking for a new local favorite to check out? Our members are sharing their best recs.

📣 Michelle O. wants to shout out Astro Burgers in Draper, her favorite local burger joint. She loves the owner George and the staff are friendly and accommodating.

📣 Kristin J. loves Salt Lake Community Bail Fund, which pays bail for community members in need so they can wait at home for their trial.

📣 Leisl A. is a big fan of Nick’s Nacks and Art, a fantastic local queer Latinx artist working in acrylics. They also offer fun workshops!

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