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COLUMN: ‘Ponies’ is a Cold War thriller with a whole lot of heart

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Wednesday, Jan. 28 10:56 a.m.

Peacock’s new series delivers dramatic espionage with striking visuals and heartfelt relationships.

COLUMN: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ returns with strong 2nd season

By Lexi Bunting · Thursday, Jan. 22 11:14 a.m.

Disney's hit series has returned, delivering a strong and faithful second season.

COLUMN: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ is everything fans want and more

By Josh Baskin · Wednesday, Jan. 21 9:36 a.m.

Captivating performances and powerful storytelling make this film a strong addition to the franchise.

COLUMN: My hopes and predictions for the 2026 Grammy Awards

By Steven Leatherwood · Wednesday, Jan. 21 7 a.m.

Here are my predictions for the four main awards for this year’s Grammys.

IU fashion design student’s capstone turns into Rose Bowl-inspired dress

By Steven Leatherwood · Wednesday, Jan. 14 11:16 a.m.

Zilly Then, a fashion design student, garnered public interest for her IU football-inspired design.

COLUMN: Monroe County readers checked out these books the most in 2025:

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Tuesday, Jan. 13 3:12 p.m.

Monroe County Public Library patrons checked out over 1 million books in 2025.

COLUMN: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is half-baked slop and still mostly water

By Andrew Miller · Sunday, Dec. 21,2025 11:35 a.m.

Poor writing, editing and pacing flip a franchise on its head.

COLUMN: ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ proves some nightmares are worth revisiting

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Thursday, Dec. 18,2025 5:35 p.m.

The prequel series captures the heart and horror that made “It” so unforgettable.

COLUMN: 5 records to help you survive the winter

By Abby Whited · Wednesday, Dec. 17,2025 7:10 p.m.

These are some albums I return to for comfort each winter.

COLUMN: Was 2025 the year of yearning? Here are my top 5 ‘yearners’ of 2025

By Lexi Bunting · Wednesday, Dec. 17,2025 10 a.m.

This year, pop culture has been defined by stories of longing and unspoken emotion.

COLUMN: Podcasts to help you get through finals week

By Taylor Danielson · Thursday, Dec. 11,2025 5:35 p.m.

Specific podcast episodes to listen to that will help you end the semester strong.

COLUMN: The best movies of 2025

By Sophie Albert · Thursday, Dec. 11,2025 10 a.m.

2025 brought many amazing movies. Here are my top five of the year.

COLUMN: 10 of my favorite albums of 2025

By Abby Whited · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2025 9:46 a.m.

These 10 albums stood out to me above all else in 2025.

COLUMN: What I’ll be reading in the new year

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2025 5:34 p.m.

Here are my most anticipated books set to come out in 2026.

Spotify Wrapped: What the IDS arts desk was listening to in 2025

By Arts Desk · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2025 9 a.m.

After a disappointing 2024 wrapped, the arts desk reflects on this year's.

COLUMN: Why Hallmark’s monopoly on holiday movies isn’t a bad thing

By Leah Stein · Sunday, Dec. 7,2025 11:12 a.m.

Hallmark is dominant across cable and streaming when it comes to holiday movies.

COLUMN: 'The American Revolution': The story of beauty, blood and complexity

By Michael Sigal · Thursday, Dec. 4,2025 6:04 p.m.

Following almost a decade of work, Ken Burns’ new docuseries aired this November.

COLUMN: Holiday movies to watch for every mood

By Taylor Danielson · Tuesday, Dec. 2,2025 2:23 p.m.

Holiday movies come in all forms, from horror to family favorites.

COLUMN: ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 makes an epic and promising comeback

By Sophie Albert · Monday, Dec. 1,2025 11:53 a.m.

A beautiful character arc, thrilling action scenes and darker tones make this season soar.

COLUMN: ‘Wicked: For Good’ is bland and confusing

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, Dec. 1,2025 9:56 a.m.

The fantasy musical is based on the award-winning Broadway production.

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