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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A poster for the movie "Fremont" is seen outside of FilmScene on the Ped Mall in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Review | ‘Fremont’ is an understated directorial marvel

Will Bower, Arts Reporter October 11, 2023

“Fremont,” the latest project from Iranian-British filmmaker Babak Jalali, is an intricate examination of the life of an Afghan refugee in the U.S.  The character Donya, wonderfully portrayed...

Piper Sage carries off an armful of Rick Riordan books with her mom, Charla Sterne. The author, left, signed his new book the "Serpent's Shadow," the final book in the Kane Chronicles series, at Barnes and Noble bookstore in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Riordan is the author of Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles and Heroes of Olympus books for young readers as well as the award-winning adult Tres Navarre mystery series.

Review | ‘Percy Jackson and the Chalice of the Gods’ reintroduces readers to beloved heroes

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter October 10, 2023

When I first heard that Rick Riordan was writing another book in his famous “Percy Jackson” series, I was instantly excited. Having read the first five novels growing up, as well as the sequel...

Wilco's Solid Sound Festival at Mass MoCA, fan karaoke set on Friday, June 28, 2019, broadcast live on WFUV.

Review | ‘Cousin’ returns Wilco to their soft rock roots with the perfect autumn album

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Marking their 13th studio album, Chicago-based alt-rock band Wilco released their newest project on Sept. 29. “Cousin” is a welcome return to their most iconic music with hits that are sure to...

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Review | Wes Anderson’s filmmaking flare shines in new short film

Charlie Hickman, Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Wes Anderson’s latest filmmaking experiment is not only impressive from a technical perspective but also keeps the humanity of his other work. “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” debuted...

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Review | Jazz group Late Aster concocts a heady mix of genres in newest EP

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

Musical group Late Aster released their Live EP on Sept. 29 titled “Light Rail Session,” a four-track project with a runtime of just over 22 minutes.  The band is extremely underground, with...

Green Day performs at the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival celebrating the company's 120th anniversary on Friday July 14, 2023 at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wis.

Review | Green Day sparks nostalgia with 30th anniversary “Dookie” deluxe album release

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

I always say there’s a Green Day song for everyone, which is probably why the band has amassed such a large fanbase since its conception in 1987. Green Day has explored countless genres and sounds...

A projector runs during the premiere of The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop’s feature film, Lost In The In-between: Graduating Into 2020, at the Chauncey at FilmScene in Iowa City on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The film follows five Iowa graduates as they find their place in the world post graduation during a global pandemic.

Review | A24’s ‘Talk to Me’ is a visceral experience a tier above other horror films

Caden Gantenbein, Arts Reporter September 29, 2023

This week marked the Iowa City Sycamore Theater’s last set of screenings for the A42 film, “Talk to Me.”  The film has maintained the limelight since its premiere in early July. This is no...

A projector runs during the premiere of The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop’s feature film, Lost In The In-between: Graduating Into 2020, at the Chauncey at FilmScene in Iowa City on Thursday, May 4, 2023. The film follows five Iowa graduates as they find their place in the world post graduation during a global pandemic.

PCP | Was the protagonist of the movie ‘No One Will Save You’ a sympathetic or unsympathetic character?

Isabelle Lubguban and Lily Czechowicz September 27, 2023

Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for the movie “No One Will Save You” No In a letter to her friend, protagonist Brynn wrote, “I don’t think I can ever forgive myself.” It...

Jan 5, 2020; Beverly Hills, CA, USA; Gillian Anderson arrives on the red carpet during the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY

Review | U.K. Netflix series ‘Sex Education’ is one for the books

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 25, 2023

The students of Moordale High School are back on Netflix for the final time in this one-of-a-kind “Sex Education” finale. In the first season released in January 2019, screenwriter Laurie Nunn introduces...

Actors interact during a Hamlet showing at the James Theatre in Iowa City on Sept. 21, 2023.

Review | Crooked Path’s “Hamlet” at The James displays grief and despair onstage

Zhenya Loughney, Arts Reporter September 24, 2023

"Hamlet" is one of Shakespeare’s best-known plays and continues to cement him as one of the greatest playwrights in history. Local up-and-coming theatre company Crooked Path performed their over...

Review | “Holly” by Stephen King tells chilling adventure of private investigator

Review | “Holly” by Stephen King tells chilling adventure of private investigator

Riley Dunn, Arts Reporter September 24, 2023

When I sat down and cracked open the latest addition to a long line of novels by bestselling author Stephen King, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had never once picked up a King novel before. Had...

Mar 27, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kenneth Branagh, winner of the Oscar for Original Screenplay for Belfast, in the photo room at the 94th Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre.. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY

Review | ‘A Haunting In Venice’ has audiences on the edge of their seats

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 20, 2023

I did not know what to expect from “A Haunting in Venice” as the lights of the movie theater dimmed, and previews flashed on the screen. When the trailers for horror films ran one after the other,...