Arts

Questions posed are to be answered soon. Time to geek out: LOST returns tonight.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus defies all odds by becoming Terry Gilliam’s most cohesive film, even without Heath’s complete performance.

William and Cristy have a thing for puerile comedy, and they got all they wanted and more from the Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars on Saturday night.

The Canadian Mist Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars are coming to the Virginia Theatre Saturday night (cue disproportionate laughter).

Caleb previews the C-U Literary Season — whatever the hell that is.

Suzanne reviews the film based on the 2002 novel by Alice Sebold.

Hey Avatar fanatics, Pat explains this institution called “home video” that includes devices like DVD players and Blu-Ray whatchamacallits. Exciting stuff, eh?

Some people publish mystery novels. Other people work as archaeologists. Right here in Champaign-Urbana, one woman is doing both.

Lindy tackles Milan Kundera’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Heavy stuff. Or is it?

Local businessman says he believes in supporting local arts and charities, and he’s putting his money where his mouth is. 

Beginning with Borat and ending with Up in the Air, here’s part two of Chuck’s list of the best films of the decade. What’s on your list?

Post your own list, defend films Chuck did not mention, and weigh in on what you feel were those movies that made an impact this decade.

Sanford Hess will be the new operator of the Art Theatre come January 1st, and we’ve got the interview you’ve been waiting for.

Soft drink movies, basterds, princes of questionable relevance, and one director’s quest to be unremarkable. Oh my! What a mouthful!

A fascinating period of history makes it to the big screen. Is it Oscar worthy?

How does the newest game in the Mario franchise measure up? Josh goes to the hard work of playing video games and drinking beer so that you don’t have to.

Doug Benson is doing standup at 88 Broadway on Saturday night. He answered a few of our questions, which were mostly about weed.

Peek-a-boo. Pat is back and he’s here to tell us about some new releases and his likes and dislikes.

Dear Wii users, on your mark, grab a friend, get set, and go get your Excitebike on!

Don’t miss your chance to see this film before it leaves the Art tomorrow.

Greg makes another exception during his sabbatical to review the latest Jones/Zane Dance Company production at Krannert.

The European Union Center Movie Nights invite reflection on history and culture. Kristiana looks back at a world divided, on celluloid and in real life.

If you are pining away for a great college football game this weekend, your best bet may be to rent Harvard Beats Yale 29-29.

Every Friday leading up to the new year, we’ll be publishing a C-U’s top ten of the decade list.  This week: libros.

Little Big Planet was supposed to change the way we play video games. Did it live up to its hype?

Caleb interviews student, writer and editor extraordinaire Aaron Burch, winner of Pank’s first ever chapbook contest.

Kaylie Jones, daughter of acclaimed author James Jones, will be in town tomorrow to read from her new book, Lies My Mother Never Told Me.

“Is this it?” wonders Chuck about the recently released This Is It, the behind-the-scenes of Jackson’s final performance rehearsals.

See what Justin thinks of PlayStation 3 bringing the rush of a Hollywood action film genre into the world of gaming.

With one reading on Friday and another on Monday, you might as well make it a four day weekend.

Caleb weighs the cost and content of last Friday’s Evening with David Sedaris.

Meet one the nation’s most talented emerging literary voices in the familiar face of Janice Harrington.

On Friday evening, author, humorist and NPR celebrity visits the Virginia Theater to read from his work.

Michael breaks down the frame and canvas of Indi Go’s most recent opening.

Michael Czyzniejewski will be reading from his Elephants in Our Bedroom this afternoon at the Illini Union Bookstore. Don’t miss it.

U of I alum Matthew Gavin Frank talks food, writing and fistfighting college professors with Caleb in a preamble to his reading tomorrow at the Illini Union Bookstore.

Not to be confused with Devo’s single, Suzanne explores the newest coming-of-age tale to hit theaters.

Justin lets us know if PS2 has managed to get The Beatles to come together once more.

The Informant! keeps things light, focusing on one crazy person at the center of the corrupt agribusiness giant next door.

There’s no doubt that director Christian Alvert is doing his level best to duplicate Alien with his outer space, creature feature Pandorum. From its setting (a vast spaceship adrift in the cosmos), characters (a rag …

ART21 is about to start its fifth season. How about a special sneak peek every Monday in October?

A barn may be just a barn, but not when it’s photographed by Larry Kanfer. Here’s a sneak peek at his new book, Barns of Illinois.

Former U of I student, Sara is a fabulous L.A. milliner. What’s a milliner? Read the interview to find out.

There’s a big night of comedy brewin’ this Saturday at Canopy Club, and you can win one of five free pairs of tickets to see it for free. Inquire inside…

Justin speaks with Luke Schneider, lead technical/multiplayer designer on RFG.

Three free alternatives to the banality of your everyday life.

Chuck tell you why you shouldn’t miss out on this year’s Sundance audience award winner.

Bonnie Fortune discusses the unapologetically political art at the UIUC’s I space Gallery and her role, as curator, for the exhibit.