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THEATRE REVIEW: MOTHERS & SONSSyd Slobodnik

Check out Syd Slobodnik’s review on the story of one mother’s journey to come to terms with the loss of her gay son due to AIDS.

SO MUCHSODAPaul Angelillo

Diet or non-diet, zero or caffeine-free? They say it might rot your teeth, but you would be surprised just what sort of impact the humble can of Coke or Dr. Pepper can have on some of your favorite dishes. Learn how to take that sugary soda and harness it in these exciting recipes.

MOVIE REVIEW:SNOWPIERCERSamuel Cox

Samuel highlights a 2013 futuristic sci-fi thriller that slipped through the cracks at the time and is now viewed as one of the most underrated fi lms of the last few years. Looking past the hype, this is an honest review of a movie that has been heralded as so underrated that now it just might be overrated.

Q&A: THE ACME PRINCIPLEChristine Pallon

The Acme Principle celebrates the release of their LP Non-Age-Ap-propriate Music with an album release party this Saturday at Mike ‘N’ Molly’s. buzz sat down with drummer Dave Domal to discuss the band’s roots and new album.

I struggle with fi rsts.

When I was in mid-dle school, my family planned a weekend ex-cursion to the ski slopes of Northern Illinois. Af-ter skiing with my par-ents for a few minutes, I decided to try it solo

for the fi rst time. Low elevation and slight incline notwithstanding, I fell almost instantly and slid off of the trail itself, quickly moving beyond the realm of artifi cial snow and into a mound of (very real) mud. I then proceeded to spend—not exaggerating here—45 minutes army crawling back up the hill, skis clamped to my boots all the while.

I encountered my fi rst pop quiz in a high school physics class. I think the quiz was covering basic cir-cuits, although my memory of the material is fuzzy at best. What I do remember is when my paper was returned to me, bearing the red-inked grade of 4/30 (an impressive 13 percent).

I even managed to muddle my fi rst loose tooth. I was four years old and in a coffee shop with my dad, eating a blueberry muffi n with a fork. Overcome with a sugar-rush of excitement, I lifted the fork a bit too aggressively and knocked my front tooth with such force that it began to wiggle.

In a weird, coming-full-circle coincidence, the fi rst article I ever wrote for buzz was about the Boneyard Arts Festival. I spent an afternoon nervously drafting interview questions and then ventured to indi go to speak with the curator of an exhibition installed there. All was going well until my recorder unex-pectedly died halfway through the interview; the majority of our discussion was erased.

Now, I fi nd myself here, in an unfamiliar part of the magazine: another fi rst. A proper introduction would probably be more appropriate than a list of mistakes and embarrassments, so—hi. I’m Anwen. I’m a junior in English and Sociology. I’m from Ur-bana. I like books by Margaret Atwood, oversized coffee mugs and the peanut butter milkshakes they sell at the Courier. I started writing for buzz when I was a freshman and was lucky enough to work for two brilliant individuals as A&E editor this past year. I struggle with fi rsts—but I get better.

Since the incidents outlined above, I’ve become a component skier, learned how to properly use cut-lery and successfully conducted a few interviews (though there was never much progress on the physics terrain). Bear with me for these next few weeks; I’ll get the hang of this, too.

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»HOMETOWN SHOWSOver spring break I went to a local show in my hometown for the first time since I started college. A band my buddy was

in was breaking up, and I wanted to be there to see their last show even if I hadn’t been involved in the scene for a few years. I have great mem-ories of the venue: my high-school band had played a bunch of shows there over the years, and whether the room was full or we were play-ing to three people (which happened a lot), it was always a great time because everyone knew each other, it was like a big pop-punk commu-nity party. Going back to that environment was super nostalgic, and it was really cool to see a bunch of 16 year old kids in bands I’d never heard of playing their hearts out. I may not be a part of the scene anymore, but it was great to go back after so long and see that it was alive and well.

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If you’re looking to revisit your childhood this Easter season, the Champaign Park District has got you covered with three different egg hunts for children and adults alike.

One option will be the 25th Annual Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at West Side Park from 11 am to 1 pm on April 4, with free hayrack rides being held from 10 to 10:45 am. The event is free for children ages 10 and under.

For a “good, old-fashioned” free egg hunt as well as face painting and inflatables, children ages 1 to 13 can head to Douglass Park for Eggs-Ploration! on April 4, from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

And, for any egg-hunting enthusiasts who don’t fall under the typical age limits, the Nite Lite Egg Pursuit XXII will be on April 3, from 8 to 10 pm at Hessel Park, for ages 18 and up. These eggs won’t be filled with candy; instead, they will contain prizes—three will have special prize packages. The cost is $10, and a flashlight will come in handy.

And no matter the egg hunt you decide to at-tend, be sure to bring your basket!

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»FINDING A DANG DESIGN INTERNSHIPOver the past few months, I have filled in and submitted to 20+ internships. Emailed 45+

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MONDAY NIGHT MASTERPIECES

THE French Laundry, Eleven Madison Park, Babbo and Le Bernardin are meccas of

gastronomy in the United States, restaurants where you generally need to hope (and maybe pray) to snag a reservation and taste some of the most exciting and important cuisine the world over. Keller, Humm, Batali and Ripert are not just the names that make “foodies” and gastronomes squeal with delight, they’re visionaries—chefs’ chefs—whose creativity and thinking send ripples through each and every kitchen lucky enough to see or taste or read about their dishes.

One such kitchen is bacaro, CU’s own fine dining gem, who have been honoring these and other, similarly influential, chefs with a series of special $50 Market Monday dinners. While the weekly Market Monday offerings usually offer a loosely themed menu built around fresh produce from local farmer’s markets, this luxu-rious series brings a five course taste of these prestigious, legendary kitchens to anyone will-ing to take the trek over to downtown Cham-paign on a Monday night.

The second offering in the culinary mentors series, bacaro’s take on Eleven Madison Park might not have embraced the same, exacting modernist molecular techniques that make the number four spot on San Pellegrino’s “World’s 50 Best Restaurants” list so special but still mingled loads of flavor with unique platings and presentations.

To begin bacaro’s foray into Daniel Humm’s acclaimed cuisine, smoked sturgeon with sturgeon caviar, dill cream cheese, romaine lettuce and—most delightedly—“everything bagel crumble.” As far as deconstructing and reinterpreting the classic lox and bagels goes, the dish was spot on. Not only did chef Mor-row’s take offer a composed, delicious bite, but the “everything bagel crumble” packed loads and loads of vibrant, familiar flavor into the most miniscule of packages.

An excellent chicken veloute (with house made brioche and black truffle butter) and ricotta gnocchi (with smoked pork and cauli-flower cream) both thrilled, but the star of the bacaro’s Eleven Madison Park menu—without a doubt—was a goliath chunk of braised pork shoulder flanked by confit potatoes, mush-rooms, sauerkraut and white apple puree. Ten-der, juicy and brilliantly charred, the shoulder was a true treat and exactly the sort of dish one wishes wasn’t for one night only. A black and

white shortbread cookie with decadent malted milk sorbet provided a fittingly sweet finish for a truly great menu.

bacaro’s Babbo & Po menu, offered the week following the Eleven Madison Park offering, did not simply take its inspiration from two of Mario Batali’s signature New York restaurants, but from chef Thad Morrow’s own experience interning under Croc-clad master—a connec-tion highlighted by Batali advertising the spe-cial menu on Facebook.

The advertisement from the man himself, in this case, almost didn’t do justice to how great and classically Italian bacaro’s homage to Batali was. The first dish, cool roasted mush-rooms with barbequed onions and basil oil, provided a light, tangy and texturally impres-sive start to proceedings. Next came seafood; in this case, braised octopus “Sicilian lifeguard style” alongside fried pink shrimp and tomato

sauce. Traditionally thrown on the grill and retaining some of its chew, the octopus was unspeakably tender and a real delight when paired with the sauce.

No proper homage to Mario Batali could be devoid of a pasta course, and the Babbo & Po menu delivered exactly the right notes. Fresh black pepper gnocchi joined with oxtail ragu, argula and grated Parmigiano reggiano to make a vibrant, layered bowl of pasta worthy of the Italian master. The last savory course, a beau-tiful wild striped bass with charred leeks and squid ink vinaigrette was a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, confirming Chef Morrow’s longstanding excellence at cooking fish. Des-sert was simple and good: castagnaccio with rosemary and honey syrup that was well worth scraping every morsel off the plate.

bacaro’s Market Monday offerings have al-ways been excellent—and always worth the

trip downtown—but the culinary mentors se-ries has been truly exceptional. Beyond any of the prestige of the restaurants being featured, the set of menus is a statement as to who and what inspires the team in the kitchen—and if any chef is good enough to inspire them, their homage can only be superlative.

Bacaro is located at 113 N. Walnut St. in Cham-paign. More information on their weekly Market Monday series can be found at http://bacarow-inelounge.com/menu or follow the restaurant on Facebook at http://facebook.com/bacarow-inelounge.

PAUL ANGELILLO

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BUZZ Q&A: THE ORWELLS

WITH Coachella on the horizon and iPad commercials on the air, The Or-

wells are making more of a name for them-selves while still staying true to their roots. They can causally play a tour in Europe and then come home to play a friend’s house show. buzz sat down with Matt O’Keefe of The Or-wells to chat about the Elmhurst band’s DIY roots, recent successes and their upcoming low-key Urbana house show.

buzz» The last time I saw you guys was in a friend’s basement in Elmhurst. Now, you guys have over a million hits on YouTube. Have you noticed a change in your musical career after the iPad commercial?Matt O’Keefe» Not really; just more people have heard that song. We’ve made some new friends. For the most part, no, it wasn’t a career-chang-ing thing. It’s just something that happened.buzz» Did Apple contact you guys for that com-mercial?MO» They contacted us. The person in charge asked us while were were in France or something. Then we had to cancel one show to go to London to record in a weird little venue. It all happened within a week. buzz» It seems like you are constantly playing shows. Do you guys ever get sick of each other?MO» Yeah. Last year, in 2014, we were touring a

lot. This year has been kind of quiet. It’s time to focus. We were with each other 24/7, so natu-rally, you get sick of each other.buzz» What is the music making dynamic like within the group?MO» Me or Dominic will have a chord change to the song. Then we will all get together and work it out from there. We make rhythms and get the core of the song, and then everyone adds their fl avor. buzz» Do you guys typically write at home or on the road?MO» We’re bad at writing on the road. We write all the songs at home, and record like 30 demos and practice in my basement. We record shitty versions in Elmhurst, then take it to the studio. buzz» Where is your studio?MO» We don’t have a specifi c studio. We are looking to record downtown. The last album we recorded in London and Los Angeles. It was a lot of travelling—it was hard to stay focused. The studio changes, so the fi nal product is always up in the air.buzz» Do you think your sound changes through-out the recording process?MO» Yeah, there are more instruments lying around in the studio. Sometimes, we want to add instruments, then realize the songs are way too crowded. The best part of the studio is that it makes the album sound more con-

nected. The same tones and sounds go into the final product.buzz» So there are instruments lying around in the studio?MO» Yeah, there’ll be a bunch of guitars and amps. There are organs and pianos, which is something we don’t have in Elmhurst.buzz» Have you guys ever used an organ?MO» Yeah! It’s pretty subtle, just there to fi ll out space. buzz» Have you used music you’ve written back in high school?MO» ”The Righteous One” was written sopho-more year of high school. Once we went back to it, it turned into a whole new song. That’s the only song that that has happened to. buzz» The Orwells started off as a DIY band. Do you think a band can stay DIY after so much suc-cess?MO» Not like what we were when we were forced to be DIY. Now, we have to find a bal-ance. There is no way we could book shows in different countries. It would be way too dif-ficult. We have people to book shows and do tours. You can’t reach as many people when you are DIY. Whatever it may, you wouldn’t be able to reach as many people. We try to find a balance; we don’t want to lose the aspect of booking shows.

buzz» This secret show is causing a lot of hype in Champaign-Urbana. Whose idea was it to keep your appearance low-key? MO» We just did one downtown at Schubas where we played under a secret name. Dominic booked it through the kid who is throwing the show. It came about by knowing people.

The Orwells will play an Urbana house show with Flesh Panters, Petty Crimes and The Honeydips on Saturday, April 4 at 8:30 pm. Wristsbands cost 5 dollars at the door.

MADELINE MARSAN

Design by Katie Geary

Used with permission from the Orwells


KELLY EDDINGTON: BEHIND THE BONEYARD ARTS FESTIVAL’S SIGNATURE IMAGE

BY SHIVANI DHARMASANKARThe Champaign-Urbana community hosts a

wide variety of events to entertain and educate its inhabitants. Past music festivals, farmers markets and museum exhibitions have enriched the lives of students and family, and the upcoming month of April promises to do the same through the Boneyard Arts Festival. This year marks the 13th anniversary of this festival, which has become an annual occurrence.

The Boneyard Arts Festival represents artists of many mediums, including painting, photography and music. Due to the extensive, creatively rich pool of participating artists, 40 North (the arts council in charge of the festival) has a difficult time deciding upon the signature image for the festival.

This year’s signature image is Pop, a painting created by watercolorist Kelly Eddington. From the age of 14, Eddington displayed an interest and passion for realism, often spending a large portion of her day in her high school’s art room. Given her talent and the large scale of the festival that she is participating in, it is only fitting to learn more about the artist behind the signature image.

buzz» Can you tell us more about Pop?Kelly Eddington» I was very happy when I learned that Pop had been selected as Boneyard’s signature image this year. When I paint something shiny or sparkly with watercolor, my viewers seem to think something magical is going on, and they always want to know how I did it. So I like to challenge myself with still life compositions that include lots of shine. Pop features sixteen gumballs on a piece of aluminum foil. I liked how the gumballs reflected my lighting equipment and the colors of their neighbors, and watercolor is uniquely suited to achieve that effect. I found the foil particularly rewarding—I formed it into little nests to keep the gumballs from rolling around, but it quickly became my favorite part, providing bonus areas of pure abstraction and even more reflection and shine.

Pop is one of my most cheerful watercolors. I painted it during a stressful period where I found myself reaching for bright colors again and again. The pinks and reds were almost medicinal. The repetition of the round shapes comforted me, and it was soothing to be in control of these col-orful little worlds during a chaotic period that was thankfully brief.buzz» Have you ever presented work at the Bone-yard Arts Festival before? If so, what was the ex-perience like?

KE» I’ve shown work at four different venues be-fore, including the Urbana Business Association, and each one presented a unique challenge. Trying to figure out ways to hang paintings in spaces that have limited wall space...well, that forces you to do some creative problem solving. Everyone I’ve worked with has been unfailingly adaptable and ap-preciative. Boneyard transforms so many parts of Champaign County. For most artists, the weekend seems to blow by very quickly, and I always wish it could last longer than a few days!buzz» Can you describe the works that will be show-cased at the festival? KE» I paint portraits and close-ups from nature but, for my little show at the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau, I’ll display still life paintings featuring lots of shine and reflections. That’s something I’ve explored a lot over the past five years. My subjects will include jewelry, glass gems (used in floral arrangements or aquariums), metallic bows, marbles, a collection of Andy War-hol pins and gum balls, of course.buzz» What are some pieces that will be showcased that are most meaningful to you? KE» I’m going to include a small self-portrait called She Is One of Us among the still life paintings. In this painting, I am reading to my baby niece, Belle.buzz» What was the inspiration for those pieces?KE» Belle is the most beautiful baby I’ve ever seen (after her mother), but during her first few months of life, that’s kind of all she was: an adorable little creature. But her personality really started to emerge when she was four months-old. I snuggled up beside her on the floor, held a book above us so she could see the pictures and she was transfixed. She stayed that way as I continued to read three more books to her, and that’s when I knew that Belle was going to be part of the tribe of Eddington Readers. And this became a painting that I’ll always treasure.buzz» What other festivals have you presented at?KE» I don’t really take part in other festivals, but I do enter as many competitions and juried exhibitions as I can afford. Entry fees and shipping costs add up in a hurry. Recently I’ve shown my work at the Illinois Watercolor Society’s national exhibition, Missouri’s Watercolor International and Quincy’s Quad-State Biennial. One of my paintings was ac-cepted for the upcoming Splash 16: Exploring Tex-ture, which is an annual international competition that culminates in the publication of a book. I’ve had the extreme good fortune of being invited to display my work in one-person shows across the

region, including the Decatur Area Arts Council, Jacksonville’s Strawn Art Gallery, Culver-Stockton College and Quincy University.buzz» What artists inspire you? KE» I was an Art History minor so I have so many, and I’m the crazy person in the museum who stands in front of paintings with tears running down her face. Artists who have made me weep include Giotto, Masaccio, Rembrandt, Goya, Du-rer, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, Hopper, Warhol, Vermeer, Picasso, Rothko, Bellini and de Kooning.

But, and not to sound too precious about this, my biggest inspiration is nature. The colors and shapes I see in this most boring of landscapes blow my mind sometimes. I’ll gasp at a stubbly, harvested cornfield in afternoon light. Or swirly snow drifts by the side of a ditch after a blizzard: There is no better sculptor than the wind. Color combinations you see on birds, shapes created by wilting flowers… I feel like I must annoy my husband whenever we take a walk in the fall because I can’t see a red tree without pointing it out to him. It’s kind of a problem.

buzz» Watercolors seem to be your forte. Have you worked in any other mediums?KE» Before I began painting full-time, I was a high school art teacher for 17 years. I taught at Oregon High School in Northern Illinois and Unity High School here in Champaign County. Art teachers are trained to be proficient in all mediums, or at least as many as possible, so I’ve done everything from painting, drawing and sculpture to advertising design, calligraphy and even basket weaving. But watercolor has always been my first love.buzz» What other creative mediums do you use?KE» It’s mostly just watercolor now, but I’ll do the occasional pencil or ink drawing. My secondary creative outlet is my YouTube channel. It’s called

Art Food Kitty, and I demonstrate watercolor tech-niques and narrate my painting process (along with the occasional recipe and cameo appearances by my cats). The channel has nearly 90,000 subscrib-ers and over four and a half million views, and that’s where I earn the bulk of my income. I spend a lot of time promoting my work online through any number of social media and crowd-funding outlets including Patreon. I also work as an illustrator and writer for @U2, which was named “Best Music Fan Site” by Entertainment Weekly.buzz» What is it about watercolors that you find so appealing?KE» Absolutely everything. I love how simple and inexpensive the supplies are: a piece of paper, tape to attach it to a board, about a dozen colors, a few brushes and a cup of water. I don’t need special equipment like a printing press or a kiln. The paint itself looks delicious. I love the way watercolor paper smells when it’s wet. If you’ve spent any time painting with watercolors, you’ll notice that all other kinds of paint seem ridiculously goopy and sticky. More than anything else, I’m fascinated with the way the paint flows and blooms over a wet surface. I try to harness it and make it do what I want and, I think I have fair amount of control over it, but ultimately watercolor is full of beautiful and challenging surprises.buzz» You went to U of I. Can you tell us about places you visited on campus or the subjects that you would paint?KE» I lived at Sherman Hall in a tiny dorm room and, during those years I worked on brightly-colored, miniature abstract paintings. I didn’t need to use a special studio space—my desk was sufficient. I walked from Sherman Hall to the Art + Design building many, many times and, since I didn’t have a car, I took the bus many, many times. I’m from a tiny town in Western Illinois and, the Univer-sity of Illinois’s size overwhelmed me at first, but I eventually found places in campus town that I loved. I don’t drink coffee because even a little bit of caffeine makes painting precise lines difficult, so I became addicted to the orange juice at Espresso Royale. I lived at That’s Rentertainment, Record Swap and Record Service... I was so sad when I returned to the area in 2004 and discovered that Record Service had closed its doors. They had posted a sign that said, “We can compete with big box stores, but we can’t compete with free.”

Eddington’s YouTube channel can be found at http://youtube.com/user/pupedd.


MINDFUL MEDITATION: FROM THORNS TO FLOWERS

A HUGE stressor for college students can stem from upcoming exams or

papers. With the end of the semester quickly approaching, the anxiety is beginning to bud like the springtime fl owers. However, unlike the spring fl owers, stress is far from beautiful and acts as the thorn in our sides that never goes away. One way to pluck this thorn from our sides is to relax. Some people may say that this is far easier said than done, but Mindful Meditation at the Spurlock Museum is the perfect garden tool.

These free meditation sessions are a great re-source when trying to get rid of stress because instead of focusing on all of the things that are bogging us down, meditation relieves those distractions. From 11:30-12 p.m. each Friday un-til May 8, you can take a break from the heavy workload and come clear your mind with free meditation sessions at the Spurlock Museum. Since 2012, the Mindful Meditation sessions have found a home in Spurlock. When asked about how these sessions came to be, Brook

Taylor, the Education Program Coordinator at the Spurlock Museum, recalled her own meditation experience as a reason she wanted meditation sessions at the museum to begin.

“I had been hearing that meditation could be a very simple, helpful tool in people’s lives, so I tried it out. It really was simple, and it felt neat to be doing it in a museum,” Taylor said. “The person leading the program had us focus on breathing and how to deal with thoughts that came into our heads.”

Taylor was inspired by the museum walls, and decided to bring it back here to Spurlock Museum, so students could participate in a simple meditation. Not only is this a great and easy way for students to become familiar with better methods of concentration, but it’s an op-portunity that has no restrictions.

“We offer this as a free drop-in program—no reg-istration needed, no experience needed,” Taylor said.

For students, anxiety can get in the way of studies. Always being worried about the next exam or paper, and then worrying about the

grade that the teacher will give: It seems never-ending. However, meditation could be the an-swer to these problems. According to a UCLA study reported by Psychology Today, “research-ers used high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging to scan the brains of a group of subjects who were long-time meditators. They found that these individuals’ brains were larger than their non-meditating counterparts.” This means that meditating could help make people smarter. Therefore, if somebody is worried about the next assignment that they have, meditating might just be the key to helping perform better.

Spurlock Museum gives the perfect opportunity to get involved with meditation, on campus. The Mindful Meditation sessions are hosted by Mary Wolters, an instructor from Green Yoga Spa in Ur-bana, and last 30 minutes each week. Wolters has been teaching yoga since 2001 and is a certifi ed massage therapist. With her instruction, students will soon see the benefi ts of meditation, such as the calm appreciation of each day.

“Recently, we were contacted by the Wellness of-fi ce on campus, who thought that a lunchtime time frame could be helpful to the campus community as a resource, so we’ve been doing 11:30 to 12 p.m., for the sessions this school year,” Taylor said.

Specifi cally catering to the needs of students, these sessions allow university members to take a break if they are overwhelmed. With the week-ly meditation time designed to benefi t students, the sessions are perfect before the upcoming fi nal exam season that seems to be creeping up on the University quickly.

There’s no registration necessary for these free meditation sessions, and anyone can attend as many or as little sessions as they’d like. Stress is a weight that can bring people down but, after leaving these sessions, they may feel as though the weight has lifted.

Additional information about Mindful Medita-tion can be found through Brook Taylor at [email protected].

NATALIE DURST

Spurlock Museum. Photo by Sean O'Connor


MOVIE REVIEW: INSURGENT

A NEW season, yet another new young adult book adaptation. Studios

have scored with most of the recent dystopian adventures for teens, including The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner and Divergent. Even The Hunger Games sequels have been excellent, so the pres-sure was on for Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment to deliver a strong follow-up to Divergent. Fans of the book can let out a sigh of relief because Insur-gent is a step up from its predecessor, packed with more action, effects and top-tier actors.

Once again set in post-apocalyptic Chicago, the movie follows Tris as she and Four run from the power-hungry Erudite leader Jeanine, who has is-sued an order to have all Divergent individuals elimi-nated. While Tris and her loved ones seek shelter

among the different factions —Amity, Candor and Dauntless—and orchestrate an uprising alongside the faction-less, Jeanine is using captive Divergents to unlock an important message passed down from the founding fathers of the city.

The story might sound like mumbo-jumbo to the uninitiated, but those who haven’t read the novel shouldn’t worry because screenwriters Brian Duffi eld and Akiva Goldsman axe the su-perfl uous subplots of the book and streamline the story for general audiences. Insurgent clocks in at a brisk two hours, so I’m fearful that the next installment, Allegiant, is going to be a bore, as it’s being split into two features.

As was the case with The Hunger Games: Catch-ing Fire, Lionsgate/Summit has majorly upped

the production values for this sequel. Grander set pieces and more elaborate visual effects are on hand, and director Robert Schwentke does a skillful job of juggling these aspects with the nar-rative and character development. The Dauntless simulation that Tris encounters, which involves a fl oating house burning in fl ames, is mind-bog-gling, and Tris’s explosive fi ght against herself is a cinematic spectacle that must be experienced on the largest screen possible.

The casting directors were smart to bring Acad-emy Award heavyweights Octavia Spencer, Kate Winslet and Naomi Watts into the mix because without their chops, the performances in the movie would likely have been drowned out by the extravagant production values. Shailene Wood-

ley returns as the series’ heroine and once again strikes all of the appropriate emotional chords, but sometimes appears frail and gets overshad-owed by the monstrous set pieces during the action sequences. She doesn’t quite have the conviction and action star prowess of a Scarlett Johansson or Jennifer Lawrence.

Insurgent ties up loose ends and answers most of the burning questions it raises, while still of-fering a cliffhanger that should leave fans excited for the fi nal chapters. This movie is a more of a straightforward sci-fi /action blockbuster, not to mention more farfetched, than Divergent, but stays true to the tone and identity of its prede-cessor and further proves that this YA series de-serves recognition in the post-Harry Potter era.

DAVID ROBERTSON

Used with permission from Summit Entertainment


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leader?19 Welles role20 “Orange” drink21 Small fl oor covering23 Blender brand25 Bounces back26 Outranking29 20-Across, for one31 “Popeye” surname32 Pasta or Noodle follower

on shelves33 Sports prodigy35 “___ Kapital”38 Italian dumplings40 1979 U.K. album certifi ed

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announcer Johnny60 “Havana” star Lena61 “That Amin guy who

thought he was King of Scotland, right?”

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casually66 Dora’s cousin with his

own cartoon67 “Long, long ___ ...”68 Frozen waffl es brand69 Be a benefactor

Down1 “Sunrise at Campobello”

monogram2 Agree to another tour3 19th-century writer Sarah

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stuck8 Exhaled response9 Long look10 Be inquisitive, in a way11 Nostalgic song about an

Oklahoma city?12 Place for a concert16 They get tapped18 “Nothing but ___”22 “___ All Ye Faithful”24 Business school course26 Best Picture winner set

in Iran27 Cartoon impact sound28 Yoko ablaze?30 Brando played him in

“Julius Caesar”33 Dien Bien ___, Vietnam34 “Now it makes sense!”36 Jack on “30 Rock”37 Blinds component39 Staff sign for violists41 Spanish leather bag that

looks like a canteen44 Alive partner47 “Be that as it may ...”49 Hint at, with “to”50 Word in an octagon51 “Rocky” star Shire52 Nickelodeon feature for

many years54 Pigeon noise56 “My Life as ___” (1985

Swedish fi lm)58 Having no width or depth59 NASA scratch62 ___-hoo (drink brand)63 “SMH,” verbally©2015 Jonesin’

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1003 W. Main, U. 2 F New Luxury Bldg, Hi Speed Int, near Engr, DW, W/D, sec bldg

203 N. Gregory, U. 2 F 2BR Hi Speed Int, near Engr, DW, W/D in-unit, sec bdg

204 N. Harvey, U. 2 F 2BR Hi Speed Int, near Engr, DW, W/D in-unit, sec bdg

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202 E. Green, C. 4 F Balcony 2.5 baths w/jacuzzi tubs

505 S. Fourth, C. 1,2 F Newly renovated apartments

519 E. Green, C. 2 F New luxury Apartment

1107 S. Second, C. 4 F Balconies off every bedroom

Burnham 310 www.burnham310.com 217-239-2310310 E. Springfield, C. Studios, 1,2,3 F Pet friendly, Private BRs, Movie Rm, Fitness Ctr, Residence Rm

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Castle On Locust www.castleonlocust.com 217-840-10701007 S. Locust, C. 4 F Internet, cable, and trash included

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511 W. Church, C. 1 B $550, includes water and one parking spot

53 E. Chalmers, C. 2 F $1400, parking $50

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THE WHAT YOU WILL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: MACBETHFriday, April 10/Saturday, April 11; 8-10 p.m.; University Place Christian Church (Champaign); $7 at the door

NEWS-GAZETTE FILM SERIES: GILDA Saturday, April 4; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. ; Virginia Theatre; $6

The 1946 fi lm features Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth in her most recognized role as the silver screen’s ultimate femme fatale.

ILLINI ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION ART WORKSHOPMonday, April 6; 7-9 p.m. Women’s Resources Center; free

ANNUAL STORYTELLING FESTIVALSaturday, April 4; 7-9 p.m. Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Room 126; $5, $3 with student ID

WRIT N’ RHYMED POETIC ARTS SPACE: POETRY COFFEE HOUSE Wednesday, April 8; 8-9 p.m.; Women’s Resources Center; free

WORLDFEST 2015Saturday, April 4; 12:30-4 p.m.; The Spurlock Museum (600 S. GregoryDr., Urbana)

URBANA PARK DISTRICT’S EGG HUNT WITH A SPLASHSaturday April 4; 10-11:30 a.m.; Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center; (102 E. Michigan, Urbana)

CHESS CLUB FOR KIDSSaturday April 4; 4 p.m.The Urbana Free Library (210 West Green Street, Urbana)

THE MIDDLE MARKETSaturday, April 4; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lincoln Square; free admission

Located inside of Lincoln Square Village, the penultimate Middle Market of the year features many of the vendors from the other market seasons, alongside a cast of new booths. Look for all your favorite baked treats, fresh produce and crafts while supporting local producers.

JAPAN HOUSE TEA CEREMONYThursday, April 9; 2-4 p.m.Japan Hous; $8 per person Reserve in advance.

RED HERRING VEGAN FUSION DINNER: MOROCCANWednesday, April 8; 5-8 p.m.; The Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant; $8 a plate

KRANNERT UNCORKED WITH CODY & THE GATEWAY DRUGSThursday, April 9; 5-7 p.m.Krannert Center Stage 5; free

DOCHA: YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERT: MAKING MELODIES Friday, April 10; 10 a.m.; Orpheum Theatre (346 N. Neil St., Champaign); free

Ever wanted to see a masterpiece in the making? Come witness Wolfgang Amadeus Schmutzinberry learning what it takes to concoct a mean melody. Allowing musicians and audience members to interact, this won’t be a static event.

IT FOLLOWS Friday, April 3-Thursday, April 9; 2:30, 5, 7:30 p.m.; The Art Theater, Champaign

A gem in contemporary horror fl icks, director David Robert Mitchell does well in creating a forboding air for viewers. Following a skewed sexual encounter with teenager Jay (Maika Monroe), she begins to feel that something is following her. Potentially a person, perhaps a thing, Jay is unable to distinguish. However, the one thing she’s sure of is the danger she’s now in. How does someone fi ght what they can’t see? Detailing the gruesome process of trying to outwit that which she can only confi rm in an increasingly ominous feeling and violent visions, Jay and her friends must outwit “it."

XXYYXX W/ FORREST BUMP AND AUTOSTEPThursday, April 9; 8 p.m.; Canopy Club; $16 in advance; Ages 18+

ROBERTA SPARROW W/ DIRTY ROTTEN REVENGE, SOY CITY STRANGLERS AND LOS ASSPARADOS Friday, April 3; 8 p.mMike N Molly’s; $5Ages 19+

BONES JUGS N HARMONY W/ ACOUSTICS ANONYMOUS AND CHICAGO FARMERSaturday, April 4; 9 p.m; Cowboy Monkey; $10Ages 19+

THE ACME PRINCIPLE W/ JAROD & THE CAT AND THE AUTOCORRECTSaturday, April 4; 9 p.m; Mike N Molly’s; $7; Ages 19+

The Champaign-Urbana punk band, The ACME Principle will play their record release show this Saturday. Their debut album, Non-Age-Appropriate-Music, will be released April 4.

TOTAL ASSHOLE W/ MEAT WAVE AND LOOMING Thursday, April 9; 8 p.m;Mike N Molly’s; $7; Ages 19+

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