Arts

With Up, Pixar continues its tradition of excellence. How do they continue to do it?

The classic Nintendo boxing game once branded with Mike Tyson’s name is recreated for the Wii with surprisingly engaging results.

Lindsey Markel can’t be stopped. Always on the go, she keeps creative in a variety of ways.

The second installment of this Joycean primer covers the Intermediate class. We’ll be reading The Dubliners before snack time.

It’s you against the oncoming horde of Zamboni-driving zombies. Your weapons of choice: pea shooters and cabbage catapults, of course.

Mark discovers an interesting exhibit of Xmas card woodblock prints at the Champaign Co. Historical Museum created by the former UI dean.

This week Amy concludes that watching Goodfellas without swear words and sex is not as fun as watching Goodfellas with swear words and sex.

This week our resident DVD specialist considers the merits of Tom Cruise in Valkyrie and, on the other end of the spectrum, the Star Wars-philic comedy Fanboys.

Chicago Tribune music writer extraordinaire Greg Kot is coming to Champaign for a book signing at Borders on Thursday. William and Cristy talked with him last Friday about his new book, Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music.

The LOST season finale sheds some light on Jacob and The Man in Black, among other things.

Our resident DVD specialist returns with reviews of Taken, Wendy and Lucy and Star Trek: Trilogy.

The Nintendo DSi sold well out of the gates, but Justin Hemenway wonders whether some of handheld’s new features are worth the price tag.

In this season’s penultimate episode, the Island starts showing us who the leaders in this game really are.

Dan Kelly caught his first Penny Dreadful Players performance and came away impressed by the student theater group.

What happens when a TV columnist admits that TV is ruining her life? Of course, she turns on the TV for comfort.

Last night marked the 100th episode of LOST. It was, to say the least, one of the best in the series history. Read on.

Of all the great films at this year’s Ebertfest, Nothing But The Truth brought up some of the most relevant and poignant issues in today’s political climate.

Hansel and Gretel is anything but Grimm: Neely Bruce’s new opera induces a childlike bliss.

If you missed the showing of Let the Right One In at Ebertfest, you can still pick it up at the local video store. Let Suzanne tell you why it’s a can’t miss rental.

Dan does a fly-by overview of this year’s films, noting that the twin themes of loss and survival aren’t depressing when done well.

Go to the cineplex for a run-of-the-mill escapist film. But dig deeper for a meaningful movie-going experience and to understand the true beauty of film at Ebertfest.

The last day of Ebertfest features only one film, but plenty to talk about.

A recap of Saturday’s long Ebertfest day.

Prostitution, smuggling, and death mark day three of Roger Ebert’s film festival. I can’t wait!

Artists Against AIDS is open to the public through this Sunday evening. Will you make the fundraiser a part of your weekend activities?

Chuck interviews director, Rod Lurie, on his success and the dangers of the Interweb.

This weekend, “A Zombie Play” debuts at McKinley Foundation.

Poverty and loss are the themes of Ebertfest day 2.

The caucasians are flowing freely, and it’s time to roll. The Inaugural C-U Lebowski Achievers Festival is Sunday and, hey, careful man, there’s a beverage here!

Ms. TeeVee reveals her love for all things Sir David Attenborough, who was “croc hunting” when Steve Irwin was still in diapers.

A groovy first day of Ebertfest makes Dan want to preserve something.

As LOST fans prepare for the upcoming season finale a month from now, Adam Fein runs down his Top 5 most relevant topics regarding television’s best drama.

Bloomsday is less than two months away. Where do you fall on the Joycean spectrum? From novice to psychotic zealot, this guide covers it all.

Chuck speaks with Karen Gehres, director of Begging Naked, and delves into the depths of her documentary about her friend’s story of survival and self-undoing.

Smile Politely asks a few longtime Ebertfest attendees about their favorite festival moments.

If you’d like to combine your love of art with your love of sweets, then confectionary arts may be for you. Sugar artist Buffy Vance shows us around her studio.

Deep in the bowels of the Independent Media Center, Benjamin creates beautiful African-themed paintings.

If there is one thing that the producers of LOST have no trouble delivering, it’s new questions each week. Last night was no exception…

People say The Room just might be the worst movie of all time. Paul Young loves it, and here is why.

It seems Benjamin Linus has finally realized his leadership, and he isn’t in charge. Our coverage of LOST continues…

Urbana native Nina Paley discusses the complications of bringing Sita Sings the Blues to an audience and provides an interesting conjecture as to why corporations make it so hard to use cultural artifacts.

Over 100 pieces from South Side Elementary’s finest artists are on display at the Orpheum for the entire month of April.

Say what? You read it right. Infomercials. Joy. Click “Read This Article …” in the next 15 minutes and —

We told our kids that we were taking them to the ballet in an effort to expand their cultural horizons. Nothing could have been further from the truth.

Since we’ve come to expect greatness from Amy Adams, we’re left scratching our heads about more than a few things in her newest film, Sunshine Cleaning.

The Station Theatre’s fun musical, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, would probably force Eugene O’Neil to turn over in his grave. Oh well, that’s our gain.

Adventureland brings back memories of the year 1987, in a good way.

Sawyer is the new Jack and Jack is the new Locke and Locke is the new Jacob and… well… on LOST, anything seems possible.