In a comics landscape where combat is the central focus of most mainstream series, it’s surprising so few American comic book series centered around sports have been produced. Sports— especially football...

Despite claims that it transcends its medium, make no mistake: “Heavy Rain” is a video game. There is a lot of progress to be made before video games can even start to be regarded in the same echelon...

Exalting sounds will be trumpeting from the Moody Music Building this weekend. Musicians from across the region will be traveling to the University for the annual Trumpet Festival of the Southeast. A...

For centuries, the people of the South American Andes have played and passed on their folk music as part of their culture. Their indigenous music, which has become a large part of Andean history and culture,...

The Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa County and Temple Emanu-El will present the Eighth Annual Jewish Film Festival this weekend. The opening reception and food festival begin at 6 p.m. Saturday,...

“I think people just want to have a good time.” That’s what guitarist and vocalist Elliott McPherson of the Dexateens said people expect when they come to one of the band’s shows. I went to the...

There is no filmmaker in the past few months who has been put in the media more than Roman Polanski, and it isn't because he has a new film coming out. Polanski was taken into custody in September at...

After Thursday’s event at the Bama Theatre, a few students got another chance to hear Neil Gaiman read and answer questions about writing one last time before the author of “American Gods,” “Coraline”...

UA Theatre and Dance will brings history to life with the production of George Bernard Shaw’s play “Saint Joan.” According to UA Theatre and Dance Web site, Shaw’s play is a dramatization of Joan...

Make no mistake about it. There’s some serious ambition to be found lurking behind the genre thrills of director Martin Scorsese’s latest film, “Shutter Island.” This is how a thriller should...

Local actors are prepared to demonstrate that laughter might be the best therapy for couples to enjoy the Valentine’s season. The Actor’s Charitable Theatre group is putting on their presentation...