For a film about a heavy-metal drummer, “Sound of Metal” thrives in its most quiet moments. Released theatrically on Nov. 20 and on Amazon Prime Dec. 4, “Sound of Metal” is a film that delivers a heartfelt story about coming to grips with reality. “Sound...

While 2020 has completely changed the way films are viewed, many great films have come out this year including “The Gentlemen,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “Tenet.” Now, after six years since his last film, “Gone Girl,” and extended television work,...

DeKALB – In response to rising COVID-19 cases across Illinois, The Egyptian Theatre has postponed all of their December events to January. The postponement includes their Holiday Film Series and performances of “The Nutcracker” by the Beth Fowler...

NIU’s School of Music held another delightful livestream concert of a students recital. This time Chantel Davis performed her violin Recital on the school’s YouTube channel NIUSoM Live at 6:30 Tuesday.  During Davis’ recital, I was impressed...

DeKALB – With COVID-19 canceling nearly all concerts and tours by popular artists, musicians have begun to live-stream their performances for fans. Here are a few concerts to check out in the coming weeks. Rufus Wainwright | Nov. 20 and Nov. 27 The...

NIU’s Masters in Fine Arts program is currently hosting its Fall 2020 Art Exhibition Sleight of Hand. The exhibit opened Tuesday and closes Nov. 17. Viewings are by appointment only. Attendees must contact Lisa Deirst-Thomas at [email protected]...

While westerns aren’t as popular as they used to be in the film industry, a new breed of 20th century set, period piece westerns, like “No Country for Old Men” and “Hell or High Water,” have redefined the genre. “Let Him Go,” released Friday,...

The third and final installment of the 20th annual independent student film festival Reality Bytes is the weakest link of its other two parts. After the exceptional second part, this part doesn’t live up to those expectations. However, select films...

DeKALB — NIU’s Master in Fine Arts program will be hosting it’s Fall 2020 Sleight of Hand Art Exhibition. This event is being done by appointments only, because of the current quarantine.  Lisa Deinst-Thomas is the person to email at [email protected].  “We...

We all know video killed the radio star, but these days music videos aren't what they used to be. They have almost gone the way of radio or MTV. Here are a few recent music videos that prove they are an art form that is here to stay.  Virtual Aerobics...

The second part of the 20th annual independent student film festival Reality Bytes offers strong visions from a diverse group of filmmakers through its pairing of seven films that range from immensely detailed animated shorts to educational documentaries...

NIU’s School of Music hosted a live streamed concert of Robert De Leon Junior Percussion Recital on its Youtube channel NIUSoM Live at at 8 p. m. on Friday.  For the musician Robert De Leon’s performance, I was amazed by how few instruments were...