Arts

After suffering through Campaign, Chike deserved a good film, and he got that with Monsieur Lazhar.

Chike warns against spending the ticket money for this simple and predictable movie.

Grant speaks with David Wilcoxen and Craig Rost about some new artwork in the area.

James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem is aware of his mortality. In Shut Up and Play the Hits he considers his future and bows out before it's too late.

Our newest film critic, Megan, weighs in on the summer's latest offering of “uninteresting and boring sludge.”

Carnivàle Debauche — Champaign-Urbana’s very own motley crew of vaudevillian and burlesque performers — put on one sexy show Saturday night.

With burlesque routines, belly dancing inspired moves, hoop tricks, fire poi, and music, Carnivàle Debauche's performance at Mike 'N Molly's Saturday is certain to be a sexy sight.

The Dark Knight Rises had the highest grossing opening weekend for a 2D film. Read Chike's take on the most anticipated film of the year.

Julianne writes of her experience inside the Krannert Art Museum's Walking in Paris exhibit.

Rent, now playing at the Station Theatre, brings to life the love and friendships of a group of friends living life on the edge in New York City.

Chike says Seeking a Friend for the End of the World might just help you value the preciousness of life.

Chike says that TED's humor might be a touch offensive, but that doesn't stop it from being enjoyable.

When Jeff considered a change to The Fifth Kraut, it got him to thinking about judging a book by its cover.

The Amazing Spider-Man was good, but it wasn't really all that “amazing.”

Chike gets an introduction to Wes Anderson's work and Jeremiah weighs in on the latest film from his favorite director.

Chike checks out the story of an already kick-ass president taking on the vampire world.

Tracy and Mathew Green reflect on the circumstances that inspired the Station's sold out 8.

Jason Pankoke works hard for the local film community. Read what he has to say about his CUzine, C-U Confidential, the local arts scene, and why he says “40 North is not our agent, our headhunter, or our pimp.”

Local author Lania Knight’s novella is a well written, illustrative story that contains weighty issues, while not being weighed down.

Chike revisits Monty Python's adventurous comedy romp during a trip to the Art Theater.

Chike says you'll either love it or hate it.

Saving Face is a romantic comedy that frustrates those of us who treat our mothers badly.

With its well-crafted action sequences and emotional resonance, MIB3 travels back in time in both plot and its approach at creating an ideal summer sci-fi film.

Mark offers a review of A Family Farm: Life on an Illinois Dairy Farm by Robert Switzer, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry. The author will be appearing at UFL on Thursday evening.

Post-twink Tyler comes out of his cub closet into the beefy, bearded, woofy world of bears, in this award-winning, affecting, and hirsute rom-com.

Tomboy follows 10-year-old Laure, as she struggles with gender roles in a series of sweet, fragile, and poignant moments. Liz and Jeremiah each weigh in.

Reel It UP, the UP Center’s annual LGBT Film Festival, happens this weekend.

Chike says there are only five likeable minutes in The Dictator, Sacha Baron Cohen's latest film.

Chike tells us that A Separation is a universal human tale with suberb characters.

Like everything else in life, art is a competition. Forget everything you've heard about the creative process…

Jeff writes about Bully, a must-see film about the consequences of kid-on-kid abuse.

Jason Segal plays Jeff, a sage-like figure hiding inside a slacker pothead, who sets out to wander into his destiny in Jeff, Who Lives at Home.

With a solid story and engaging characters, The Avengers is well worth your time and money.

Chike says that things are the same in American Reunion, but that's a good thing.

Mark talks with local novelist Jeff Kohmstedt.

Another year, another EbertFest comes and goes. We review some of the better films, and make fun of a few people along the way.

Spend a day with Claire at Weiskamp Screen Printing in Champaign and print posters for free.

We've waited a year and it's that time again. Don't miss the grandeur and intimacy of both the festival and the Virginia Theater.

Rachel gives us an inside look at this Friday's New Art Film Festival, part of the Boneyard Arts Festival.

Ralph Fiennes delivers a career performace in Coriolanus, the story of a fearless leader that seeks greatness without his people.

Amelia Gray is coming to town. If you don't know why that's a big deal, you'll soon wish you did.

The UC Mini Maker Faire will be going on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U-C Independent Media Center, with 23 different interactive exhibits.

Mark Neely talks about growing up in Champaign and his recent literary success leading up to this Monday's Stories & Beer

Linotype: The Film makes its Champaign-Urbana debut at Parkland on April 12. See how the Linotype machine revolutionized printing.

What do local writers do when they join the “Quality” Writing Group? They learn why “quality” is in quotation marks.

Crispin Hellion Glover talks with us about his films, books, and tour before he stops at the Art Theater on April 11 and 12.

All-In: The Poker Movie will be shown at the Art Theater on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. Producer Susan Bedusa talks about the process of making the film.

Making sites and taking hikes, that's what gives Maya Bruck of Pixo her charm. She's the latest guest for Parkland College's 'Meet the Pros' and we have more about her inside.