Respect for Mud Powerful performances and solid Southern storytelling make Jeff Nichols' Mud the best film of the year. Jeremiah Stanley Arts Reviews Film Film Voir Jun 10, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Maybe two people… Mathew reviews the romantic indie film Weekend, which kicks off the UP Center's Reel It UP Film Festival. MathewGreen Arts Reviews Film Jun 04, 2013 - 12:00 pm
The sound of a dream Chike reviews the musical drama The Sapphires, now playing at the Art. Chike Coleman Arts Reviews Film Jun 04, 2013 - 10:00 am
Night Beds impressive despite poor turnout Jon recounts last night's Night Beds show at Mike 'N Molly's. Jon Stone Music Reviews May 30, 2013 - 01:00 pm
Introducing: B-Sides Sometimes, local albums get overlooked here at Smile Politely. B-Sides, a new monthly local capsule review series, should help prevent that from happening. Smile Politely Writers Music B-Sides Reviews May 30, 2013 - 09:59 am
Guilt by association Robert Redford is on the run in his new, actor-packed Weather Underground thriller. Jeremiah Stanley Arts Film Voir Reviews Film May 21, 2013 - 08:00 am
An adventure in accessibility Chike reviews the new Savoy 16 IMAX Theater. Chike Coleman Arts Reviews Film May 21, 2013 - 06:00 am
Smokin’ visual crack Thom reviews (with a bit of digression) Chan-wook Park's Stoker, the midnight show at the Art Theater Co-op. Thom Schnarre Arts Film Reviews May 16, 2013 - 10:00 am
Let’s Not Talk Mathew reviews Terrence Malick's To the Wonder, now playing at The Art. MathewGreen Arts Film Reviews May 13, 2013 - 12:00 pm
“At times, it does hurt to be healed.” Vicki reviews the Station Theatre's heartrending and beautiful musical, Next to Normal. Vicki Hoskins Arts Theatre Reviews May 01, 2013 - 08:00 am
