I never thought I’d nerdgasm watching a non-franchise, Netflix Christmas special. But when the ensemble belted the climactic melody “Make it Work,” I couldn’t help myself. The rhythmic hammer slams, the furious footwork and dynamic cinematography provided the wonder I experienced watching “M…

University of Montana’s Theatre and Dance program had its entire student body building scenes and designing costumes that would be used in its fall semester performances, until COVID-19 hit. Everything required major changes in order to bring shows to life this semester. Now the program look…

Do you know that feeling when a friend shows you a song they love and you pretend to like it so you can validate them? But then they take your lackluster enthusiasm as ardent devotion and make you listen to the entire record? And you’re just sitting there wondering if this is what purgatory …

Fair warning before you see “Let Him Go:” Part of it takes place in Montana. And its director, Thomas Bezuca (“Big Eden”) isn’t from Montana. You will constantly be reminded of those facts as the screen drowns you in country drawls, rustic family diners and some old-fashioned “Aw, shucks, wh…

With finals week creeping unwelcomingly closer, many people look to find relaxation in things: TikTok, drugs, alcohol, YouTube, alcohol, Netflix, music, alcohol, etc. But if you’re looking for a way to relax that does not involve a headache in the morning or hours of screen time at night, pe…

With the sun fading fast, the warm light shining on the lonely ceramic art began to seep into five empty folding chairs that congregated outside of the Clay Studio of Missoula. The chairs were supposed to be filled with the many people who would attend the exhibition, but all that sat there …

Ubisoft has released a drop-dead gorgeous piece of video game art, but don’t be fooled by that pretty exterior. Inside, the game is repetitive and boring.

The University of Montana’s theater and dance program is set to present “Dance Up Close,” a series of 10 solo dance performances and compositions on demand starting Nov. 12, and available until Nov. 22.

In an industry that values drama as the highest art (thanks, Oscars), we often underestimate comedy’s power to explore the vilest parts of American culture. Take the 2006 Sacha Baron Cohen movie, “Borat,” which used raunchy, unscripted pranks to critique xenophobia and toxic masculinity.

Never, in all my angsty teen years of listening to the Goo Goo Dolls, did I expect the post-grunge band — known for their heart-ripping “Iris” — to release a Christmas album.

The University of Montana hosted its 15th DiverseU event last week to highlight activism and diversity on campus and to promote civic discussions. This year the symposium was held via Zoom in response to COVID-19 precautions. There were over 30 presentations spanning Wednesday and Thursday w…

Ever since the release of the trailer for the latest adaptation of Frank Herbert’s “Dune,” I have been waiting to indulge in Timothée Chalamet’s talent (but mostly his beautiful chin). So I was devastated, to say the least, when the release date was back a year due to COVID-19.

Your Hungry Hungry Hippos have a problem. You know it. I know it. Your crush who you’re stalking on Facebook probably knows it too.

“Call of Duty” games are like pork chops. A pork chop is pretty much always going to be fine. Not great, not awful, just fine. Someone might have some great memories with pork chops, but that memory probably has little to do with the pork itself, and more to do with the people they ate with.