By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer
| February 20, 2023
“Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” contorts Pooh’s story from imaginative wonder into unimaginable terror… or, at the very least, attempts to.
“Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey,” directed and written by British indie filmmaker Rhys Frake-Waterfield,...
Another new format this week? It’s more likely than you think. This week, I’m recommending movies to watch and/or emulate as you go about your daily life.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Your movie: “The Matrix” (1999) dir. by Lilly...
Nick’s picks
Robert Johnson - “Hell Hound On My Trail”
Mahalia Jackson - “How I Got Over - Live”
Gil Scott-Heron - “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”
Robert Johnson is the king of the delta blues. Johnson...
By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
| February 16, 2023
While some weeks have few good releases, next week seems to have a bit of something for everyone.
"I Have Some Questions for You" by Rebecca Makkai
Rebecca Makkai is one of the most important up and coming writers in the game today. Her last novel,...
The NIU School of Theatre and Dance will rediscover grief, comedy and all the twists and turns it takes to reconnect with the past in their performance of “in a word” by Lauren Yee.
The play focuses on the two-year anniversary of Fiona Hamlin and...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| February 16, 2023
I often go out of my way to watch difficult films, perusing through the Criterion Collection's selection of French New Wave and Italian Neorealism cinema. But sometimes, I need to give my brain a rest and relax with an old favorite.
When I don’t...
By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer
| February 16, 2023
With the rising cost of streaming service subscriptions and cable, many people might feel limited by what they’re able to watch. It’s important to be able to unwind after a long, stressful day at work or school with a great movie or TV show, but the...
DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre will be offering a free film screening of "Judas and the Black Messiah". The showing will take place at 6 p.m. on February 23. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Judas and the Black Messiah tells the story of an activist,...
By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
| February 15, 2023
Come hear stories of the high seas or visit a classy but comical drag show this Saturday – your day has been planned out.
SWINGING THE LANTERN
From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. songwriter and storyteller Dave Martin will enrapture attendees with tales of real-life...
By Anika Haley, Lifestyle Writer
| February 15, 2023
After a crazy Valentine’s Day, try out an even crazier weekend watchlist that consists of James Baldwin, gambling and lesbians.
“HIGH CARD” (Crunchyroll)
“HIGH CARD” is an anime that focuses on Finn, an orphan who decides to make money for...
The NIU Art Museum holds a closing reception for its current exhibits.
The closing exhibits are “Stories From My Childhood," "A Show of Hands: Recent Work by Ben Stone" and "Ronald Gonzalez: As a Child I Sailed the World."
“I say the show...
By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor
| February 15, 2023
In honor of Black Heritage Month, here are five rapturous films that center Black stories.
Love Jones (1997)
Set in Chicago, Nina (Nia Long) and Darius (Larenz Tate) are two artists who meet at a club one night and decide to take a chance on each...
