Arts

Mathew reviews the new French film Rust and Bone, currently showing at The Art Theatre.

Champaign-Urbana moves in interesting ways as a result of its cultural cornerstones, and we've got the film studios to prove it. Here, Paul Young interviews Luke Boyce of Shatterglass Studios to find out more about filmmaking here in town.

Vicki reviews the Station Theatre's current production, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

Jeff Nelson provides a brief history of the Russian National Ballet Theatre and previews the Krannert Center's series of upcoming ballet performances.

Chike's review of the musical epic Les Miserables.

A preview of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, opening January 17 at the Station Theatre.

J.T. Hartke’s A Balance Broken is an excellent first book that will leave you anticipating the next.

An interview with Joi Hoffsommer, the new Theatre Department Head at Parkland College.

Mathew was one of the lucky few who got to see The Wild Party, and he's gonna tell you all about it.

The Station Theatre's production of Independence is a haunting depiction of family dynamics that will have you reflecting on your family history long after the curtain call.

Chike reviews The Sessions.

Mathew interviews Kendall Johnson, director of The Wild Party at the Armory Free Theatre.

Alan takes a look at Shift, an exhibit that explores photography's transformation and its identity within the realm of art itself.

Mathew chats with Deb Richardson, director of Independence, opening this Thursday at the Station Theatre.

Mathew speaks with Lauren Burnham, who is a local high school senior and the author of Young Adult novel Looks of an Angel.

A review of the new Disney animated feature starring John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman.

Chike finds little to love about RZA's directorial debut.

Why focus on Hamlet when you can talk to Bernardo, instead?

Chike reviews the latest 007 installment, Skyfall.

Gillespie's end-of-the-world novel is being re-published by Soft Skull Press, and here's our review from 2010.

Mathew chats with director J.W. Morrissette about Parkland College's ambitious November offerings.

Director Robert Zemeckis makes a successful return to live action film with the help of an Oscar-worthy performance from Denzel Washington.

Chike reviews Silent Hill: Revelation, a film that should have never been made.

Mathew Green's Hamlet, at The Station Theatre, is a minimalist adaptation that captures the conscience of the king and prince Hamlet himself.

Killer Joe is a finely executed story, NC-17 rating or not.

At SURFACE 51, you’ll find plenty of coffee, some “crazy-super-talented” people, and perhaps a few DVDs of classic Hammer horror films laying around.

Hamlet opens tonight at The Station Theatre, and we double-team Mathew Green to get the scoop on their first Shakespeare production in ten years.

If you've ever tried to understand this torment that we call the human condition, A Dream Play should not be missed.

A review of the new Adam Sandler animated comedy, by Mathew Green and his two-year-old daughter.

Mathew speaks with Molly Delaney about the fourth installment of Words in the Wind

The most recent incarnation of James Patterson's detective gets one star from Chike.

Chike reviews the new financial thriller starring Richard Gere.

Tandem: Bicycles and Artwork opened at Cafe Kopi last Friday. Here are some photos of the works and the attendees.

Mathew takes a look inside this year's Parkland student production with playwright/director Stefanie Senior.

A tight script and true-life heroics make for an exciting film in Ben Affleck's latest.

The current Krannert Center production of Bram Stoker's Dracula looks and sounds fantastic, in spite of a somewhat toothless adaptation.

Brian gives us an in-depth look at what U of I students are doing, through music and art, to help make a difference in young people's lives at the Champaign County Juvenile Detention Center.

Seven Psychopaths is so surprisingly good it might make you crazy.

It's election season, and Jeff reflects on how many political plays from the past still resonate with us today.

In his first Smile Politely article, Alan takes a critical look at Figure One's latest art exhibition, Made in Champaign.

44 Plays for 44 Presidents is a well-directed performance of an unfortunately flawed script.

Sometimes, a photo is simply a photo. Unless of course you are Chris Brown, who treats his craft as an artisan would.

The Station Theatre’s current production is a funny, troubling, infuriating, and ultimately heartbreaking ride, and one worth taking.

Art is a history, one that is being preserved at the Urbana Museum of Photography.

Looper is a testament to what is missing in science fiction these days…

November is just around the corner, and with it comes National Novel Writing Month. Jeff takes you through ten things to do to become a NaNoWriMo.

A glimpse at the heart of The Station Theatre’s production of How I Learned to Drive.

P.T. Anderson's latest film has received some Oscar buzz already. Read Chike's review to see why he describes it as “beautiful chaos.”