The 500 Club: Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things”

January 1, 2024

Yorgos Lanthimos brings forth his latest piece, in the strange, but liberating film “Poor Things”. The film has already been nominated for many awards.

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The 500 Club: William Oldroyd’s “Eileen”

December 21, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

William Oldroyd’s new film “Eileen” is about an unnerving bond where two people begin to mesh and meld into becoming the other.

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Will Schwarz and the Tale of Two Open Screens

March 3, 2023

By Lauren Asman

A still from Schwarz’ award-winning short film “Spring Awakes.” All images courtesy of Schwarz.

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Breaking the Fourth Wall: Iowa City’s FilmScene will continue marching for women

February 20, 2018

By Michael McCurdy

The Women’s March may have happened already, but Iowa City’s Film Scene is still looking to keep the empowerment coming.

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Witching Hour Festival: Adam’s Run- A Video Opera by Rhymes with Opera @FilmScene 10/20/2017

October 20, 2017

By Onae Parker

Read how the art of opera is pushed off the stage and into film. Image via Shenandoah Conservatory of Music

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Show Review: BiRDMAN LiVE with Antonio Sanchez @ The Englert Theatre

March 6, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Antonio Sanchez’s performance at the Englert here!

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Fresh Bread Film Review: Peter and the Farm

November 23, 2016

By Lily Goodman

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

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Fresh Bread Film Review: Mean Creek

November 18, 2016

By Lily Goodman

Introducing Fresh Bread Film Review, a column created by Lily Goodman dedicated to reviewing independent and lesser-streamed films. First up for analysis, Jacob Aaron Estes’ breakout film, Mean Creek. Featured Image via reelingreviews.com

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Witching Hour: Romeo is Bleeding @ FilmScene 11/5/16

November 6, 2016

By David Becker

Romeo is Bleeding follows the embattled community of Richmond Virginia as a small group turns to poetry to find hope in their surroundings. Image courtesy of HuffingtonPost.com

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Review: Man With a Movie Camera (scored by Alloy Orchestra); The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (scored by MacMillan & Spengler) 10/05/16

October 9, 2016

By Phil Ricks

Review of the Silent Film Double Feature: Man With a Movie Camera, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, each with a live score. Wednesday October 5, 2016

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

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Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.

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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

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The 500 Club: Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things”

The 500 Club: William Oldroyd’s “Eileen”

Will Schwarz and the Tale of Two Open Screens

Breaking the Fourth Wall: Iowa City’s FilmScene will continue marching for women

Witching Hour Festival: Adam’s Run- A Video Opera by Rhymes with Opera @FilmScene 10/20/2017

Show Review: BiRDMAN LiVE with Antonio Sanchez @ The Englert Theatre

Fresh Bread Film Review: Peter and the Farm

Fresh Bread Film Review: Mean Creek

Witching Hour: Romeo is Bleeding @ FilmScene 11/5/16

Review: Man With a Movie Camera (scored by Alloy Orchestra); The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (scored by MacMillan & Spengler) 10/05/16

Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

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