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.
Four seconds left, just two yards away. After an all-game shootout, the Bears had one final chance to close the book on an improbable ending. They fell just short.
Paterson offers a style of film as poetry that seeks to find beauty in the mundane details of everyday life. Image courtesy of theplaylist.com
A UFO comes to Earth in this 1951 science fiction drama, and its pilot has a startling message for mankind
Read about my thought on a recent suspense and action movie “Three.” Featured image via weibo.com
Natalie Portman stars in Jackie, giving her best performance since her Oscar winning turn in Black Swan. Image courtesy of the AVclub.com
The Sunshine Boys is a delightful comedy from 1975 with Walter Matthau and George Burns as two Vaudeville comedians reuniting for a television special.
Check out our review of Night at the Opera!
Bridge on the River Kwai is a different beast of a World War II film as it turns the tropes of grandeur on their heads. (via: Appalachian Theaters)
Curl up around the flatscreen and turn on a movie with friends and family this holiday season. Image courtesy of Streetfoodcinema.com
Sunset Boulevard is a fascinating, haunting, one of a kind film. A pure psychological drama. (Image via: sky.com)
Director, Tony Stone’s latest feature-length documentary, Peter and the Farm, is an exquisite character study of a small-time, organic farmer trying to navigate his present situation that is so deeply hindered by his past. Featured Image via Film Society of Lincoln Center
