*** out of ***** Some movies, such as Baby’s Day Out or Killer Klowns From Outer Space, are doomed from the beginning. A terrible soundtrack, bad casting choices, or a poorly written script can turn...

Before Iowa City’s witches, ghouls, risqué cops, and naughty nurses put away their costumes and candy pails this past Oct. 31, the Coralville Wal-Mart was preparing to inject shoppers with a hefty dose...

Trans-identity is not defined by any clear walls or limitations. stef shuster [sic], a Trans-identified UI graduate student, said the guidelines aren’t easily definable. “Everyone’s idea of what...

For Brenda Hillman, falling in love with an art form is quite like falling in love with a person. Finding the excitement of new love and exploring its depths are exactly how she approaches her poetry,...

On the surface, Rubblebucket is a nine-piece, Northeastern U.S. band. But digging a little deeper reveals the Afro-beat, high-energy dance-rock experience, which lead vocalist and tenor sax player Kalmia...

Sonny and Cher, Johnny Cash and June Carter, Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Each couple bridged work and their relationships and ended up with hit songs. Herp Alpert and Lani Hall are two musicians also crossing...

The festival is as epic as the stories and events that preceded it centuries ago. According to the Hindu fable Ramayana, Diwali — the festival of lights — commemorates the return of Lord Raama, his...

Singer Ezra Furman’s pink and white shirt is named “The Pigeon Brigade.” Titling his band’s many songs could be a bother — but Furman titles just about everything in life. With more than 100...

As musical genres become increasingly more specific — especially in metal, which can range from thrash and speed to grindcore and even rap metal — it can be difficult for a band to find its own niche. Des...

Angels — usually portrayed as holy creatures with light coming out of their smiles, butterflies swirling around their bodies, and bright yellow halos hovering above their heads. But in Anne Rice’s...

To continue our theme of comfort food from last week, I want to share a ridiculously simple recipe which may strike many as a rather strange dish, but I promise — it’s insanely comforting. My mom makes...

As winter descends, it becomes more difficult to get out of your warm, cozy bed for that cold morning class. What better way to wake up than with some music? Here are some songs that are guaranteed to...