"The Great Gatsby" stays wonderfully close to the book, with moments of greatness. However, most of it felt like it tried too hard to be artistic and deep, and many times it felt nothing like the 1920s when the movie takes place. A&E Editor Sierra Maniates-Selvin recommends that you see the movie, but wait until it comes out on DVD.

Many students play clarinet or violin, but Celia Faux's talents are less represented at Uni. Faux is an accordion player with an auditory (like a photographic) memory, who plays around town along with composing her own music. This Gargoyle artist showcase features a Q&A with Faux along with recordings of her music.

Though it has some flaws, "Comedown Machine" is a step in the right direction for the creatively struggling Strokes.

The Uni High Thespians held a fundraiser on Feb. 2, but this was not the ordinary pizza sale fundraiser. This fundraiser was an interactive murder mystery dinner where the audience had to figure out who the murderer was by interacting with the suspects. OG editor and consulting detective Kathryn Powell decided to lend a hand in solving the murder of Mr. Price.

Overall, "Warm Bodies" is a decent movie. It's a good film to watch if you're bored, but don't go into the theater expecting an intense or gory action movie.

Even a month in, some of us are still accidentally writing 2012 on all our papers. To all the people nostalgic about the past year, here is one "best of 2012". Gargoyle Reporter Coleman Solis gives you his take on what TV shows you should be watching.

Gargoyle editor Jonathan Yockey has always been a big fan of John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series. Here he reviews a new companion series to Ranger's Apprentice, the Brotherband Chronicles.

Over break, Gargoyle editor, and musical enthusiast, William Givens, viewed the movie adaptation of his favorite musical, "Les Miserables". He was thoroughly satisfied by this film.

For Gargoyle Editor Sierra Maniates-Selvin, 2012 was a great year for discovering new music, and finding new albums from her favorite bands. Here are some of her favorite listens of the year.

Auditions for this years spring musical, "Jack and the Bean Stalk," will be held Jan. 17 from 3:10-5 pm in the North Attic.

Being a huge fan of both J.R.R Tolkein's books and Peter Jackson's films, OG editor Kathryn Powell was quite excited to review "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Here is her take on the movie that has joined the ranks of greatness alongside the "Lord of the Rings" series.

With Christmas just around the corner, Christmas music has promptly re-emerged everywhere by filling the atmosphere with the yearly anticipation that comes with the holidays. For some, hearing the same tunes too many times and in too many places can be a bit tiring. Here OG reporter Alice Chang has collected a few albums with slightly different twists on the idea of Christmas music.

One fact that everyone knows about the internet is that it is full of cats. In the spirit of procrastinating before finals week, OG editor Kathryn Powell has tracked down the best kitten videos for your enjoyment.

In case you missed it last weekend, the Champaign Urbana Ballet’s seasonal production of "The Nutcracker" is showing up again this weekend at the Tryon Festival Theatre at Krannert Center. It's bound to get you up and ready for the holidays.

Last month, the boy band One Direction released it's newest album "Take Me Home". Gargoyle Reporter Coleman Solis's recommendation: Unless you want another boring pop album, it's not worth your time.