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First student in Jones collection featured at Kentuck

CW Staff February 18, 2010

Each time Molly Brooke Threadgill receives a call from her grandmother, the first question is usually the same: “Are you rummaging?” her grandmother jokes. The answer is often yes. Threadgill is a...

‘Bioshock 2’ enhances gameplay, not story

Andrew Richardson February 17, 2010

When “Bioshock” was released in 2007, it appeared the story of the underwater city of Rapture had come to a close. The sequel, however, still manages to create an experience that rivals the original,...

Martin Scorsese: the work of a master

Peterson Hill February 17, 2010

I remember the exact moment when I went from being an avid moviegoer to an outright cinephile. It was just after my 15th birthday, and my siblings had given me Roger Ebert’s “The Great Movies.” ...

Dance Alabama! returns for the spring

Meghan Hollis February 15, 2010

The Department of Theater and Dance is once again bringing the annual Dance Alabama! spring concert to Morgan Auditorium. Dance Alabama! will showcase originally choreographed pieces Tuesday through Friday....

‘Percy Jackson’ too reminiscent of ‘Harry Potter’

Forrest Phillips February 15, 2010

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” isn’t very subtle regarding its intentions: it wants to be the next teen-lit sensation to make good on the big-screen. Based on a series of...

‘Valentine’s Day’ drowns in star power

Peterson Hill February 15, 2010

Gary Marshall directed a wonderful romantic comedy once, a film that will probably go down as one of the most beloved of the genre. That film was "Pretty Woman," a darling little romantic comedy with one...

Bridges an Oscar contender in “Crazy Heart”

Peterson Hill February 12, 2010

Some movies are like watching two cars dancing dangerously close to each other on a highway. Scott Cooper's directorial debut, "Crazy Heart," is such a film. It is a dark voyage into the shadowy caverns...

Benefit for upcoming local music festival

Benefit for upcoming local music festival

Jamie Lyons February 12, 2010

A fundraiser for the Druid City Arts Festival will feature bands from Hackberry Records at Little Willie’s starting at 10 p.m. Saturday. There will be a $5 cover charge, which will go towards costs...

Musicians to play acoustic night

Andrew Hester February 11, 2010

Musicians Jil Chambless, Scooter Muse and Dylan Sneed will be playing an acoustic music night in the Greensboro Room at the Bama Theatre tonight at 7 p.m. Chambless and Muse are both members of the band...

Doobie Doghouse Wilson kicks off Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Turney Foshee February 11, 2010

On Thursday, University professor Alan Lane, A.K.A. Doobie “Doghouse” Wilson, will team up with the UA Community Service Center to tackle hunger and homelessness issues in America. He will perform...

Valentine’s Day has something for everyone

Valentine’s Day has something for everyone

Steven Nalley February 11, 2010

Around every Valentine’s Day, moviemakers line up the brightest stars available in the hopes of creating the definitive movie date audiences everywhere will want to watch with their sweethearts. But,...

Cameron breaks mold by bringing politics to his blockbuster

Peterson Hill February 10, 2010

This year's best picture race for the Oscars is arguably one of the closest in modern cinema. "Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker" are locked in a sparring match to take home the golden statue and be named the...