Arts
Filmmakers forge distribution network
Friday, May 9, 2008
Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott came to this realization: “Nobody cares about your film more than you do.”
Beyond the Valley of the Blow-up Dolls
Behind the scenes of Steve Balderson’s Kansas-made shock-farce, “Watch Out”
Monday, May 5, 2008
People have said it will be the most controversial film of the decade, and that’s not an understatement,” modestly suggests Kansas filmmaker Steve Balderson of his next film, “Watch Out.” “It could very well be the most explicit non-pornographic film ever made.”
Pop! Art
Artist Brian Stuparyk and his 3-D playground
Monday, April 28, 2008
Some folks say Brian Stuparyk grabs life by the horns. He’ll approach any stranger and introduce himself. Before you know it, said stranger is elbow-deep in a conversation spanning three countries, historical trends in art production, and the symbolic ennui of, say, a smashed-up cigarette butt. For instance.
Art Gallery and How!
New Wonder Fair space opens for business, magic
Monday, April 21, 2008
Eric Dobbins is under the gun. “Renovation is such a slow process. I won’t be completely satisfied until there’s some art on the walls,” said Dobbins. “Getting some people down there will be a big step.”
Great Job!
Tim and Eric take their awesomely awkward Adult Swim show on the road
Monday, April 21, 2008
If you’ve seen “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, then you’re well acquainted with how virtually impossible it is to describe.
Vice As Nice
Local artists commandeer Haskell Square
Monday, April 14, 2008
To East Lawrence townies, Haskell Square is affectionately referred to as “The Vice Mall”—a one-stop-shop for all of your porn, liquor, parole, Payday Loan and comfort-food needs.
LHS alumnus writes new best-seller
Agnostic author returning home for Theologian in Residence series
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Two years ago, Bart Ehrman was yukking it up on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” Comedy Central’s “fake” news show. He was promoting his new book, “Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why,” which was a New York Times best-seller. The book’s success marked a career highlight for the agnostic writer, former born-again Christian and Lawrence native.
The Full Nelson
Nelson-Atkins Director Marc Wilson on all things art in K.C.
Monday, April 7, 2008
It’s springtime, reader, and what better time to go for a visit to a fine art museum?
Field position
Former KU lineman joins Clooney’s cinematic team in Hollywood
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Keith Loneker is on TV right now punching the bejesus out of a hapless referee. His mug is on the homepage of Yahoo.com, grimacing and readying for a showdown. As of today, he’s also appearing in a couple thousand theaters around the country. The Lawrence resident is a cast member of the new film “Leatherheads.”
Family Portraits
Sibling rivalry gets post-modern with painting/forgery show 'Pareidolia'
Monday, March 31, 2008
The Allen kids are a complicated set of sibs right up there with Abel and Cain or Donnie and Marie. Brett Allen makes abstract acrylic paintings. Maggie Allen made further abstractions of some of these paintings using colored pencils. They decided to conjoin these twin images into a brother and sister show called “Pareidolia.”
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott debuts provocative new drama
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The town of Bunker Hill resides in Russell County in the central plains of Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the population numbered a modest 101 citizens. But Kansas filmgoers — and with a little luck, national audiences — may soon equate the name Bunker Hill with that of the movie that shares its title and setting.
Art World Player
A buyer’s guide for the down and out
Monday, March 24, 2008
If art according to your walls is some water-damaged drywall and your roommate’s Hendrix poster from freshman year, fret not: you can be an Art World Player by summer. OK, so maybe “Player” is a bit strong, but Collector: now that we can do, easy. There’s a learning curve, but it’s a fun one. And trust me: it’s more about the hunt than the money.
Bunker Mentality
Director Kevin Willmott takes on post-9/11 'fascism' in 'Bunker Hill'
Monday, March 24, 2008
In Kevin Willmott’s first two films, the central theme was race. In “Ninth Street,” it was the story of the small black section of Junction City, Willmott’s hometown, seen through the eyes of a pair of winos. In the Ken Burns-style mockumentary “CSA: The Confederate States of America,” race was given biting satirical treatment in an alternate U.S. history supposing the South had won the Civil War.
Just Toshing!
Daniel Tosh gets completely serious about comedy in Lawrence
Monday, March 24, 2008
Daniel Tosh, and his particular brand of bug-eyed deadpan, has carved out a niche for himself in the comedy world as being a pure stand-up comic. He doesn’t have a TV show, he’s not trying to be taken seriously in some crappy indie film, and he’s not Dane Cook—he just tells jokes.
Night of the Living Film Geeks
Midnight Movie Madness screens insomnia cinema at Liberty Hall
Monday, March 10, 2008
For less than the price of a medium Mr. Pibb at the movie theatre you can get a movie and a PBR at Midnight Movie Madness. And it’ll be a good movie, too—none of this “Jumper” crap.
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