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Audio slideshow: Aliisa's artistry

Gargoyle assistant editor Michelle Gao recently interviewed the artistically inclined Aliisa Rantanen. In this slideshow, Rantanen displays and talks about some of her own favorite work.

Art and music and Aliisa, oh my! A profile of Aliisa Rantanen

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Aliisa Rantanen may not be a loud, attention-grabbing student, but she has just as much of an impact on Uni as many of her high-profile peers. With all of her drawings and designs, one of which will be featured on the prom giveaway, Aliisa has definitely made her mark.

IFMU film reviews: "The Bathroom" & "The All-Nighter"

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With seniors Devin Johnson and Scott Sapp ready to unveil their latest work Friday and Saturday at Big Show, the Gargoyle commissioned a special review of their recent films "The Bathroom" and "The All-Nighter," which debuted last month during a special International Filmmakers United movie night.

Gargoyle guide to the week in entertainment, May 7 - 13

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Nothing remotely resembling "Spider-Man 3" is on tap for this week, but there's enough happening to keep most of us entertained as we wait out the final three weeks of classes. Erin and Jono guide us through the options.

Film review: "Spider-Man 3"

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“Spider-Man 3” just opened nationwide, with high expectations left over from “Spider-Man 2,” which was both a success at the box office and among critics. Not quite as good as its prequel, the new movie is still worth seeing. Swing around and check out Ben Hyman's review.

Ebertfest review: "Sadie Thompson"

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A beautiful theater darkens as the orchestra cues up. The screen lights up in black and white and the orchestra swells. This is not the 1920s; this is the Ebertfest showing of "Sadie Thompson," a silent-film classic. Senior staff reporter Bethany Hutchens comments on the movie, the silent-film era, and Drew Barrymore's great uncle.

Gargoyle guide to the week in entertainment, Spider-Man edition

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The summer blockbuster season begins early this year with Friday's release of "Spider-Man 3," starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. Meanwhile, fans of legendary alt-rockers Dinosaur Jr. are rejoicing over the band's first album featuring their original lineup in almost 20 years. Erin Hayes and Jono Baron have plenty more inside about what's new in C-U entertainment.

Audio podcast: Steve Rayburn reads and discusses his favorite poem

Last year during National Poetry Month, the Gargoyle published a "My favorite poem" series with selections from Uni's English teachers. Steve Rayburn's choice was particularly popular. To mark the end of this year's National Poetry Month, Rayburn reads his selection and discusses why it is especially meaningful for him.

Film review: "Blades of Glory"

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Another comedy starring Will Ferrell is just what this world needed. His latest has been out since March 30, and it's still doing great at the box office. Now you just have to decide whether to join the crowd and see it. Well, never fear because Bethany Hutchens is here with the skinny on "Blades of Glory."

CD review: Porcupine Tree, "Fear of a Blank Planet"

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British progressive masters Porcupine Tree may not be well known here in the United States, but Carl Zielinski feels they definitely should be. Check out his review of the band's latest CD, which came out less than a week ago.

CD review: Six Feet Under, "Commandment"

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Death-metal rockers Six Feet Under may be trying to sound serious in their latest release, but all they managed to make Carl Zielinski do was laugh. Check inside for more (including a video) if you're feeling adventurous.

Gargoyle guide to the week in entertainment, Ebertfest edition

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The big news in C-U entertainment this week is Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival, which begins tonight at the Virginia Theatre and continues through Sunday. Jono Baron and Erin Hayes give the rundown on that and more.

Boneyard Festival connects community through the arts

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This year's Boneyard Arts Festival ended Sunday. For Erin Hayes, the three-day event affirmed both the power of the arts and their central place in the community life of C-U.

Audio slideshow: Photos from "Anything Goes," Pt. 2

Relive more moments from Uni's 2007 spring musical, "Anything Goes," as photographer Linda Song captures the action in this slideshow.

Audio slideshow: Photos from "Anything Goes," Pt. 1

Directed by Barbara Ridenour, with music direction by Rick Murphy, the Uni production of Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" wowed audiences in the North Attic Playhouse from April 12 to 14. Check out the fabulous Reno Sweeney & Co. again in this photo slideshow.
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