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IU anthropology course celebrates Dolly Parton with 2nd annual ‘Dollyfest’

By Lexi Bunting · Thursday, April 30 8:48 p.m.

Students explored Dolly Parton’s cultural impact at IUMAA event ‘Dollyfest.’

COLUMN: 'Running Point' Season 2 keeps its charm, even with half-baked storylines

By Ripra Gupta · Thursday, April 30 9:09 a.m.

Netflix’s “Running Point” is still entertaining, even if some storylines feel rushed and underdeveloped.

COLUMN: Netflix’s ‘Apex’ falls short of an interesting hunter-prey thriller premise

By Hope Bernard · Thursday, April 30 6 a.m.

The film released April 24.

COLUMN: ‘Michael’ honors the legacy of the ‘King of Pop’ but lacks any nuance

By Josh Baskin · Wednesday, April 29 4:09 p.m.

Prioritizing fan-service over storytelling, "Michael" struggles to stand on its own.

COLUMN: ‘The Great Divide’ reflects on distance, guilt and the cost of going home

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Wednesday, April 29 12:39 p.m.

Noah Kahan's fourth studio album explores the story he began with "Stick Season."

COLUMN: ‘The Boys’ Season 5 flanderizes and caricaturizes itself

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, April 27 12:11 p.m.

The characters are beginning to feel like exaggerated parodies of themselves.

COLUMN: ‘Invincible’ Season 4 is strong but lacks focus

By Joseph Ellis · Thursday, April 23 8:11 p.m.

Storylines from previous seasons felt stale and uninteresting this time around.

COLUMN: ‘Beef’ Season 2 brings new feuds with captivating performances

By Josh Baskin · Thursday, April 23 11:21 a.m.

"Beef" returns with all-new characters but stays true to its masterful storytelling.

COLUMN: “The Pitt” proves healing isn’t just for patients

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Wednesday, April 22 1:30 p.m.

HBO's hit medical drama puts mental health at the forefront of its story.

IU Cinema screens Cronenberg’s provocative “Crash” 30 years after its release

By Ripra Gupta · Wednesday, April 22 12:04 p.m.

The 30th anniversary screening of “Crash” highlighted its themes of isolation and connection.

COLUMN: Netflix’s ‘Roommates’ exacerbates the experience of roommate collision

By Hope Bernard · Tuesday, April 21 10:52 a.m.

The downsides of college living satirically reach a new, chaotic height.

COLUMN: The misses, hits and more of a stacked week in pop music

By Abby Whited · Monday, April 20 12:30 p.m.

My thoughts on five singles that released Friday.

COLUMN: 5 classics to read as the flowers bloom this spring

By Michael Sigal · Thursday, April 16 4:38 p.m.

Classic literature selections can capture late spring renewal and growth.

Caleb Hearon talks chicken wings and depression in humor-filled conversation at IU

By Steven Leatherwood · Tuesday, April 14 11:19 p.m.

"A Conversation with Caleb Hearon" highlighted the comedian and actor's career and personal life.

COLUMN: ‘The Testaments’ delivers a strong start in first 3 episodes

By Ripra Gupta · Tuesday, April 14 9:17 a.m.

"The Testaments" opened with a strong three-episode premiere on Hulu.

COLUMN: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is a visually beautiful mess

By Joseph Ellis · Monday, April 13 1:54 p.m.

The movie is a visual feast for Nintendo fans but has a lackluster story.

COLUMN: ‘Age of Attraction’ is less about love and more the mess it creates

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Thursday, April 9 3:30 p.m.

Genuine connections take a backseat in Netflix's latest reality show.

IU hosts conversation with Boots Riley on writing, directing, themes in his work

By Ripra Gupta · Thursday, April 9 1:36 p.m.

Boots Riley discussed his creative process and themes explored in his work.

COLUMN: Space movies to watch as Artemis II heads back to Earth

By Ripra Gupta · Wednesday, April 8 6 a.m.

Five space movies to watch while waiting for Artemis II to return to Earth.

COLUMN: A24’s new film 'The Drama’ sparks more questions than answers

By Lexi Bunting · Tuesday, April 7 10:50 a.m.

"The Drama" is a dark comedy that asks big questions but only half-delivers.

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