May 11, 2013

Movie review: The Great Gatsby

By Lauren Dixon (Web Exclusive) There is no shortage of opulence in the latest iteration of F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless novel. Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan shine as Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan.

Movie review: The Sapphires

By Rachel Kiser (Web Exclusive) When four Aboriginal Australian girls decide to enter a singing contest to entertain troops during the Vietnam War, they recruit the eclectic but loveable Chris O' Dowd to be their manager.

May 09, 2013

MU researcher discovers genetics might lead to laziness

By Hudson Kyle Chuck Ratliff naps often. When he does get off his butt, it’s just to grab a bite of food from the container overhead or to take a sip from the adjacent water bottle.

Radar: Our must-read blog posts on VoxTalk May 9-May 15

By NEWS AND INSIGHT EDITORS This week we introduce you to a comprehensive "biggest pizza guide" and a collections of F. Scott Fitzgerald's best quotes.

5 Things: About Jake Adelstein

By NEWS AND INSIGHT EDITORS Columbia native and journalist Jake Adelstein's popular book is being turned into a feature film; we looked at his path to success.

Read This: Forty-One False Starts: Essays on Artists; Pacific

By RACHEL KISER and LAURA D'ANGELO Malcolm and Drury have written for The New Yorker, but their similarities stop there. Malcolm writes essays about artists, and Drury's novel is a long-awaited follow-up.

Julia Falkner-Tompkins' memoir shares her wartime childhood

By NATALIE MAGGIORE

Review: The Interestings

By CLAIRE LANDSBAUM Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Meg Wolitzer's novel follows six 20-somethings into their 40-somethings to answer that question.

Vox asks Columbians: What's your idea of heaven on earth?

By IAN SERVANTES

A Conversation with: Zach Paul

By CLAIRE LANDSBAUM In 2012, Zach Paul was named chief meteorologist at KRCG in Columbia. He studied meteorology at MU and has been chasing storms for a while.

Hallsville cloggers bring new rhythm to mid-Missouri

By Anna Seaman Hometown Cloggers teaches a dance that is truly American. Formed in 2008, it’s the only clogging group in the Columbia area that teaches moves from the 1700s with a modern twist.

Matters of Faith

By Staff Spiritual journeys lead to enlightenment

Editor's Letter: What is faith?

By Darren Orf Five locals share their experiences on the winding paths of faith and self-discovery.

International women's cycling movement CycloFemme comes to CoMo

By Claire Cole They want to ride their bicycles; they want to ride their bikes. CycloFemme’s international movement to get women on bikes comes to CoMo (sans Freddie Mercury, unfortunately).

Golabki offered at Café Poland in Columbia

By Miranda Metheny Golabki is a Polish dish that contains rice, pork and pepper all wrapped in cabbage leaves.

Bike, Walk & Wheel Week Events

By Scene editors Spring has sprung — we hope. Take advantage of the weather and save a little dough by using alternative methods of transportation this week.

Stonebelly brings full sound to Columbia

By Ian Servantes Despite having just three members, Stonebelly dabbles in a variety of genres.

Kinetix drops beats in CoMo music scene

By Natalie Maggiore Based in St. Louis, the rap group has been part of the evolving music scene by incorporating '90s hip-hop and the new trap style.

Q&A with Ben Rector

By Ian Servantes (Web Exclusive) In addition to selling out shows on RecTour 2013, Rector’s last album, Something Like This, debuted at #4 on iTunes. The musician talks about his next album and life on the road.

May 04, 2013

Movie review: Upstream Color

By Callum Glennen (Web Exclusive) Nothing says love story quite like mind-control maggots. Shane Carruth writes, directs and stars in this intriguingly odd film.