Through epic tales of love, sprawling maps of castles, and endless puzzles of mystery, writers can bring fleshed-out worlds to life using different techniques.  While writing, Iowa City area authors...

I’ve been an ardent fan of the “Percy Jackson” franchise ever since the 6th grade, and, like most fans, I was quite fervently disappointed in the movie adaptations. So, when the first season...

Over the past two weeks, Iowa City’s theater fans had the opportunity to attend and provide direct feedback about the musical-in-progress, “The Boy with the Sun in His Eyes.” Over three different...

As someone passionate about shoes, it was honestly astounding I had never seen a production of “Kinky Boots,” nor had I given the cast recordings much of a listen. “Kinky Boots” is one of those...

Coming back to campus can bring a flood of emotions; some people are excited to get back into the swing of things, to be back with friends, or to be back in the campus environment, while others wish...

Spring semester Spring semester has always been a superior semester for me. The sun starts to shine and the snow starts to melt, but most importantly, I become an absolutely insane academic weapon...

There is a long and frustrating history behind the development of the game Hytale. Mentioning the very name used to be cause for groups of Minecraft fans to break out into hushed murmurs. Now, after...

2025 was a great year for cinema, and 2026 is shaping up to be even better. With long-awaited sequels and high-budget blockbusters, there are plenty of films to be excited for this year, especially...

James Dixon was a University of Iowa alum, Iowa resident, lifelong foodie, and conductor whose life is now showcased as part of the UI Main Library’s latest exhibit, “Orchestrating Community: The...

With millions of dollars spent on marketing for independent film company A24’s most expensive film to date, director Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” became an internet sensation practically overnight....

Throughout the years, thousands of devoted fans have continually praised New York Times Bestselling author Emily Henry’s writing style and character dialogue. When it was announced that one of her...

I’ve been seeing trailers for Johannes Roberts’ new animal horror film, “Primate,” for what feels like forever at this point. During the NFL Wild Card games, the Golden Globes, and between...