PBS is home to shows such as “Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel,” “Masterpiece Mystery!” and “Antiques Roadshow,” among many others. Though Georgia Bonesteel probably fashions an excellent quilt, needless to say, I’m not tuned in to PBS a whole lot. Except on Saturday nights. “Austin…
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There seems to be no movie that has ever inspired this much seemingly-out-of-nowhere anticipation quite like “Where the Wild Things Are.” Based on the universally beloved children’s book, early looks at “Where the Wild Things Are” have strummed up a huge fan response with its…
Zombies have been an important element of the horror genre for decades, appearing in twice as many movies as either vampires or werewolves ever did in that same time span. What makes zombies so compelling? Is it the fact that they just keep coming back…
In 2004, I was 14 years old and starting high school. Zac Farro was 14 years old and starting a little band called Paramore with his older brother, Josh, and their friends Jeremy Davis and Hayley Williams. A year later, Zac’s band signed a record…
Once upon a time, there was a thing called indie culture. In the ’90s, it meant you listened to Pavement and Pixies, talked about how Sonic Youth changed your life and organized your schedule around “Twin Peaks.” It was an inclusive society, full of obscure…
Many readers may be wondering why they’re reading a review for a game that was released 10 months ago. Surely by now there has to be something more current that I’ve played to review, right? While it’s true that I’ve played my share of more…
When I was younger, my parents tried to force culture on me, as many do, through various mediums – fancier foods, smarter television and more productive activities. Every once in awhile, they would sit me down on the couch and torture me with older films they adored when…
If you’re looking for great service and delicious food, you are sure to fit in at TWO25. Conveniently located in the downtown Peoria area adjacent to the Mark Twain Hotel, TWO25 creates a casual yet polished dining atmosphere. This place is hot for no good…
Fun: Something that provides mirth and amusement. When we devoured Nate Ruess’ (former member of The Format) new band with our ears, we easily saw why Ruess decided to name his band fun. For those of you not aware of the band, The Format ,…
Campus favorite Jared Bartman continues to impress fans with his real flair for innovation and endless musical creativity, and his latest release is proof. Tonight is the album release concert for Bartman’s first full-length album, “Jersey Shore,” where he will play the album in its…