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.
The rumors are true, KRUI likes music! 2025 was a crazy year all around, and even crazier, we here at KRUI actually listened to lots of albums this year. We’ve picked out eleven of our favorite albums from this year to share, and explore together.
It’s December 29, 2025, and if you can believe it, we here at KRUI actually listened to music throughout the whole year! From pop superstars, to indie legends, to the fresh Bandcamp up-and-comers, we’ve picked out nine of our favorite songs released this past year to share and explore together.
Cursive and a duo AJJ regale us with the pride, waste, and consuming everything until the very end, finishing out their 2025 tour at The Raccoon Motel in Davenport.
Double Indemnity is a classic example of film noir, and is a defining piece of American cinema.
I’ve made a horrible mistake so you don’t have to.
Anomalisa is a stop-motion sex drama from famed writer/director Charlie Kaufman (Photo via: SlashFilm.com)
#Oscarssowhite again? Seek out other movies and decolonize your mind through film!
The Hateful Eight is Quentin Tarantino’s newest film, and it’s filled to the brim with … lots and lots of talking (Photo Credit: Independent.com)
Interested in Japanese films? Here are some films that worth watching.
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)
Blake Jorgensen critically breaks down D2: The Mighty Ducks for its 20th anniversary.
On October 11, the Alloy Orchestra will provide a live score to “Nosferatu” at the Englert Theatre.
