Arts

C-U's latest drag show was a night fit for a king.

Pina Bausch died suddenly in 2009, leaving a void in the world of modern dance. Pina is her love-letter.

Elections for the first Art Theater Co-op board begin this Sunday. How has it gotten this far? Meet Ben Galewsky, the man who started it all.

There is nothing about The Station Theatre’s production of Becky Shaw that isn’t wonderful. The end.

“Policies”

“Star Trek Wedding”

Chike reviews both Contraband and Safe House to find a safe bet action film this weekend.

Chike says that Haywire's story is thin but it has a “quiet intensity” that makes it worth seeing.

“February Dance” revisits and re-envisions some famous works, bringing a variety of style and movement to Coldwell Playhouse.

“T.G.I.F., pt. 3”

Chike sought out Chronicle and got exactly what he wanted: “a found footage superhero movie with action and heart.”

I won’t beat around the bush: see this play.

T.G.I.F., pt. 2

The Station Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim's Company has convincing performances, great songs, and musings on marriage, love, and life itself.

Chike explains that the plot is basic but the action is well-choreographed and intense, making Underworld: Awakening a violent thrill.

If you're a fan of fine films, look no further than The Artist. It delivers everything you could want in a Best Picture.

“T.G.I.F., pt. 1”

Julie Cross launched her first novel, Tempest, this past week, which got Jeff to thinking about rejection.

Chike explains why George Lucas’s good intentions just don't measure up.

Part three of this series highlights drag shows at Chester Street Bar.

“Ordering a beer”

Local business owners band together to help redefine a South Downtown Arts District.

Roman Polanski's latest, Carnage, follows layered emotional characters in tight quarters.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is a great action thriller.

Krannert Center's motion graphics designer talks about the joy of making things move.

“Love on the Rocks at Perkins”

A grumpy old man talks about the movies.

Chike writes that War Horse feels forced and predictable and doesn't live up to its hype.

Fincher's film brings a quiet unease and intensity that makes this a thriller to remember.

Daniel talks shop with Gruesome Playground Injuries director, Mathew Green.

Tinker Tailor is a smart movie that will actually challenge you as a viewer. Watch as it inches towards the imminent destructive end.

Meet Dan Hill, the guy who will make you laugh — and then feel guilty about it — on a weekly basis.

Chike reflects on The Adventures of Tintin, which he says is a fine example of how to properly introduce a popular and beloved literary character.

Chike looks at the new purposefully bleak and unhappy film from Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody.

Michelle Williams fights through a tough performance to bring us a slight bit more of the real woman behind the legend of Marilyn Monroe.

Justin Johnson (a.k.a., Leiloni Stars) discusses the pros, cons, and politics of performing drag in C-U.

Champaign-Urbana has a new talk show.

They're talented. They're beautiful. They're sexy as hell. Ladies and gentlemen, the Emerald City Divas.

Chike looks at Alexander Payne’s newest film, The Descendants, which is the newest offering at the Art Theater.

Scorsese captures our hearts with a love letter to cinema.

The Station Theatre presents a fantastic interpretation of Willa Cather’s novel, adapted for the stage by Urbana native Jarrett Dapier.

New writer Chike Coleman weighs in on the newest installment of the beloved Muppets. Does it measure up to all of those nostalgic expectations?

Belllflower is an intense look at manhood that traverses the tear between the nice guy and the whiskey-fueled badass we have inside.

Mark introduces us to a recent biography of Ray Bradbury.

Way Off Broadway brings to life quirky characters who are chasing the dream of starring on Broadway.

The City of Lost Children is a dream and a nightmare all wrapped into one. It’s a stunning and earnest film that I give four stars.

Team Stories & Beer is happy to present The Out of Towners this Saturday at Indi Go Gallery.

Paul gets personal with one of C-U's foremost designers — Barry Abrams of Surface 51 — in advance of his upcoming lecture at Parkland College.