Queens Take the Stage at Summer Breeze

By Brooke Nagler and Ivan Ost / May 24, 2018

"This year’s Summer Breeze wasn’t a night of light dancing, it was a storm raging through Hutch courtyard."

Amazon’s “Electric Dreams” Lacks a Spark

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / February 13, 2018

If Netflix's "Black Mirror" is a nightmare, "Electric Dreams" is one of those dreams about waking up: dull, derivative, and unsettling at best.

“God of Carnage” Massacres Courtesy to Find Heart

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / February 8, 2018

"My son lost two teeth!" "And he'll have new ones! Better ones!"

MCA Explores a Higher Plane with Paul Heyer

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / January 25, 2018

The MCA's small-but-mighty exhibit explores pop culture, queer life, transformation, and the sublime.

“The Last Jedi” Swings at the Past, But Strikes Out

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / January 4, 2018

Although a beautifully produced film, "The Last Jedi" tries to channel "The Empire Strikes Back" and misses the mark.

UT’s “Next to Normal” Stuns With Powerful Performance

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / November 21, 2017

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Raw, Riotous, and Raunchy, HBO’s “The Deuce” Is an Ace

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / November 2, 2017

David Simon's latest show exposes the seedy underbelly of Time Square in the wake of a pornographic revolution.

“Improvised Black Mirror” Is Cracked, not Clearer

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / October 30, 2017

The actors meant to shame the racist in the crowd, but inadvertently advocated for exactly that kind of racism.

“She Kills Monsters” Duels with Humor and Grief

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / June 6, 2017

The UT show was a delightful romp only weighed down by its attempt at more serious emotion.

“Twin Peaks” Returns From the Black Lodge

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / May 29, 2017

The cult classic TV show is back and as weird as ever.

Logan Celebrates Five Years of Campus Arts

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / May 25, 2017

This year, the Logan Center celebrates its upcoming fifth anniversary as a creative and collaborative arts space on that strives to promote liberal arts to the campus and wider Chicago community.

Bummer Breeze: It’s (Not) Raining, We’re Snoring

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / May 22, 2017

"Summer Breeze, timid victim of a rainstorm that wasn’t, involved no breezes. Not that it really needed any. When no one is dancing, it doesn’t get very hot."

By the Book: Brooker Prizewinners Discuss Their Collections

By Chloé Bardin and Ivan Ost / May 22, 2017

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Scenes from Mexican History Come Together in “La Habitación”

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / May 4, 2017

"La Habitación" presents jarring and moving scenes from Mexican history at Chicago’s 33rd Latino Film Festival.

Abstract Takes Form in RBIM’s “Collective Conscious”

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / May 4, 2017

RBIM's "Collective Conscious" featured student choreography and showcased diverse dance styles last week.

Tragedy and Tradition at Latino Film Festival Opening

By Max Miller and Ivan Ost / April 24, 2017

The first showings of the 33rd Latino Film Festival examine hope, family and tragedy.

Two New Works, Neither Weak: Making a Killing and Shades

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / April 17, 2017

University Theater's New Work Week took viewers through the ups and downs of the creative process.

Two New Works, Neither Weak: Making a Killing and Shades

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / April 17, 2017

University Theater's New Work Week took viewers through the ups and downs of the creative process.

Concert of Polish Works by Dank Teems with Subtle Politics

By Ivan Ost, Associate Arts Editor / April 10, 2017

Last Friday, Israeli pianist Ran Dank performed pieces with lyrical and political flair.