The Cardiac Bears did it again. As they move onto round two of the playoffs, they send their rivals, the Green Bay Packers, back to the offseason training.
After discovering The Hold Steady at Riot Fest, Logan Melia sits down with Craig Finn to discuss his new solo record Always Been, the evolution of narrative songwriting, and finding meaning in modern American life. From faith and mental health to baseball heartbreak, the conversation spans far beyond music.
Even after a valiant fourth quarter comeback, the Chicago Bears fell short of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Heading into the playoffs, they’ll once again face off against a bitter rival: the Green Bay Packers.
For nearly 40 years, Jhe Russell needed to be perfect. After all, his dance career demanded it. But when injuries and the chaos of life took him in a different direction, he found peace in a job he never expected.
KRUI is pretty special, not only do we like music, but we also enjoy other things! From movies, video games, a DJ set, and sports, here’s a list of some of our KRUI picks from all things media that we loved to see in 2025.
No. 23 Iowa closed the 2025 season with a statement win, knocking off No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl behind a clutch performance from senior quarterback Mark Gronowski. The victory snapped Iowa’s long skid against ranked opponents and served as a fitting sendoff for a senior class that chose loyalty and one last ride together.
“Chi-Raq” is messy, ridiculous, and deniably Spike Lee. (Photo via: Vimeo.com)
This week’s Cinema Spotlight focuses on “The Bechdel Test”, and what is says about the films that pass or fail it. (Photo via: MarketPlace.org)
KNOCK IT OFF is a surreal, absurd, and darkly funny internet comedy show coming from Iowa City.
“Room” is a harsh and intimate film that follows the lives and love of its characters from the depths of despair to their freedom. (Photo via: Youtube.com)
Go, an ancient strategic board game, is a common aspect of many Asian cultures and films. But how has it been portrayed in Western films? (Photo via: Wikipedia.org)
More of an experience than a story, “The Assassin” is a unique, elusive, and difficult film to watch. (Photo via: WellGoUSA.com)
Raul Garcia’s “Extraordinary Tales” uses the works of Edgar Allen Poe to add a new entry into the genre of children’s horror.
“Furry Noises”, the newest release from Iowa natives Fire Sale, features an eclectic mix of styles and sounds, and has a little something for everybody.
A Hard Day is an excellent film and is among a long line of action movies from outside the U.S. (Photo via: TwitchFilm.com)
In celebration of his visit to the University of Iowa, take a look at the life and career of director and writer Terry Gilliam. (Photo via: University of Iowa Lectures)
