In the fall of 1981, Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel fell in love with two men named Andre and Wally, and they told the world about it, thereby saving a tiny, eccentric, beguiling movie from a fast fade into commercial oblivion. I went to that movie, as did a few hundred thousand or more other
Earlier this year, I had the chance to sit in Chicago’s venerable Music Box Theatre and watch a 25th anniversary screening of “In the Mood for Love,” the masterful and visually ravishing exploration of romantic yearning from Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai that became an instant classic from the moment it first screened in 2000.
Nathan Johnson composed the score for Rian Johnson’s three “Knives Out” mysteries, but with each one, they start from scratch. While the character of master detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, has to solve a murder mystery with a colorful range of interconnected suspects in all three movies, each is a distinct genre, and
By Peighton Yoakam OMAHA, Neb. — As temperatures drop and the need for community support rises, students at the University of Nebraska Omaha are stepping up, turning classroom theory into real-world action. Through UNO’s Service-Learning Academy, students connect with local nonprofits, schools, and organizations to provide hands-on service while gaining valuable experience Hands-On Learning Meets
By Davion Scott-Bell OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska Medical Center is taking a major step forward to change how future health professionals learn and train. Project Health, a $2.19 billion expansion on UNMC’s Omaha campus, will connect education, research and patient care in one place. The initiative serves as the foundation for Project
By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb. — Animal shelters nationwide are facing rising costs and crowded conditions, and the Nebraska Humane Society is finding creative ways to help more pets find homes. The shelter teamed up with Prehistoric Putt to host a mini-golf fundraiser, turning a night of putt-putt into a lifeline for animals in need.
By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb.- Across the Omaha metro, esports are becoming more than just a game. It’s becoming a gateway to digital careers in marketing, broadcasting and technology. Colleges and high schools are investing in esports programs that teach students teamwork, communication and technical production skills. Those same skills apply to modern industries that
By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb. — The holidays can be a difficult time for many older adults living in care facilities — but at Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, staff are working every day to make sure residents never lose their sense of home. Walking through the halls, you’ll hear laughter, see warm smiles, and
By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb.-Thousands of Nebraskans are caught in the middle of the federal SNAP shutdown, leaving families without food assistance and putting pressure on Omaha’s local economy. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, has been paused during the federal government shutdown. The program provides monthly food benefits to more than
Between the ages of 3 and 5, I fell in love with the movies after seeing my very first one, learned how to read and write, and discovered there was actually a job out there that combined all of those things into one: A film critic. From that point on, I knew what I wanted