The Bijou wraps up its semester next week with two films from fantastic Asian directors. South Korea’s Bong Joon-ho brings us Mother and the Bijou resurrects the classic Fallen Angels by Wong Kar-wai out of Hong Kong.
But first, a few notes from the IC film world.
1) That’s Rentertainment is having a “Grand Reopening” on May [...]
I’ll always take a good documentary over a good drama.
Any good cinema is like a daydream, but to disappear into a dream that isn’t a dream? That’s a pleasure only found in a great doc–the beautiful offspring of cinema and journalism, with only the best genes of both parents passed on. (of course, there’s also [...]
Features: April 2010 – The BS Gallery is not pretentious.
“It’s a nice flexible space,” says co-curator Chris Reno. “But it doesn’t hide the fact that it’s a basement.”
Basements seldom do. And if you stopped at the top of the stairs leading down to the BS Gallery, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this basement was [...]
The Iowa City Documentary Film Festival brings nonfiction gems out of the shadows.
Wake up. Make coffee. Out the door by 7:45. Work. Eat lunch. Chat with a co-worker. More work. Traffic. Home. Pet the dog. Dinner. Bed. Reset.
So often, one day is like the rest. We often forget to open our eyes to the world [...]
Miya Rodolfo-Sioson was given a second chance at life. She was chosen for a purpose.
Miya was the lucky one. The odds had turned against her in an instant but reversed course just as quickly again.
Your faith tells you which of the above statements you believe, but the facts tell you this: Miya Rodolfo-Sioson was the [...]
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Sound too good to be true? Well, guess what, it surely is. Clicking through to the site will lead you to an offer for a stimulus grant writing packet, which promises instant governement riches in a matter [...]
It’s almost impossible to avoid consorting with the massive multi-national banks these days, save the ol’ stuffing-banknotes-under-your-mattress trick. But, if the recent mismanagement of these investment giants hasn’t already pushed you to use a local Iowa City bank, credit union or financial adviser, here’s some more news from Bloomberg.com that these Mega-CEOs really don’t have [...]
It’s cold outside. That means two things: bad global warming denial jokes, and more time spent inside. But, all that indoor partying, snacking or sitting on one’s butt, requires some outdoor activity, so here’s 4 reasons to stay in and one reason to go out.
Friday, January 23
The Thinkin’ Lincoln exhibit is gone from the ICPL, [...]
Iowa City, it’s been too long. We’ve missed you. But we had a good break. Hope you enjoyed your festivus, like the rest of us.
It’s January, so it’s time to make some resolutions. Here goes:
1) More weekenders. That’s right, we’re coming back after a short hiatus. And we’re starting this weekend, see below.
2) Exercise. Our [...]
When I relocated to Iowa City, one of my major fears was missing out on the outdoors activities that make the winters bearable (and the make the spring, summer falls even more enjoyable). There’s no downhill skiing, not much ice skating, and the snowcover is usually in a perpetual cycle of melting and freezing, not [...]
