Family heirlooms give way to dark secrets in Netflix’s new release, “The Piano Lesson.”  The film was originally released during the 51st Telluride Film Festival on August 31 before coming...

From the spectacular vocals of Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Ariana Grande’s Glinda to the spellbinding visuals that make up The Land of Oz, “Wicked” awed me from the very beginning.  Directed...

The last three months of the year are, for most, the busiest of the year. Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, the mood can be both stressful and joyful.  One of the biggest debates...

“This album is about letting go of, and remembering who I am,” Shawn Mendes wrote in an Instagram post shared on Nov. 15. “It’s been my own personal medicine. I hope you love it.”  A...

Walking into the ballroom felt like being transported back in time. Sequins, feathers, and pearls covered the tables with candles supplying the lighting. Guests adorned themselves with spats, glitter,...

Every Saturday night, Studio 13 is transformed into a competitive stage to determine Iowa City’s favorite drag queen and king. The bar hosts many events centered around drag, with their Star Search...

After 24 years since the original premiered, die-hard “Gladiator” fans had lost hope a sequel would ever come to fruition.  Thankfully, director Ridley Scott had other plans.  Set many...

Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work. With twelve Grammy nominations and four wins, they have proven their work to be legitimate. The band was formed in 1973 and they are now on their...

Ever since “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” took the world by storm on Jul. 22, 2023, movie studios have been eager to create the next “Barbenheimer” phenomenon. This year, “Gladiator II”...

Jeff Biggers is an award-winning historian, journalist, novelist, and playwright. Biggers is based in Iowa and Italy and has experience working in the United States, Europe, India, and Mexico as a writer,...

Halloween and Christmas movies — there are thousands of them. Everybody has their favorite films for October and December, but people often skip over some viable options for November. Don’t believe...

If you’re still in town over break, there are still plenty of arts-related events going on to keep you occupied. No matter what you’re into, there’s something for you.  Annie Jr.  The...