Tim Cain
When were you last 'confronted' by art?
When was the last time a work of art honestly surprised you?
Nov 19, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
Tim Cain column: Canceled by popular demand: Gallagher show falls victim to its own lack of promotion
The cancellation of a performance is never good news.
Nov 05, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
Tim Cain column: There's little middle ground with Michael Jackson
There's probably nothing anyone can say that will change your mind about the film "Michael Jackson: This Is It."
Oct 29, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…
Tim Cain column: Another 'Saw' means more blood
"Torture porn" horror films may have largely gone by the wayside; the trend in scary movies this year has twisted to 3-D and traditional (less graphic) bloodletting.
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…
Tim Cain column: Nostalgic Wilson still satisfying
Sometimes, there's something depressing about seeing Paul McCartney sing "I Saw Her Standing There."
Oct 15, 2009 | 11:30 am | Loading…
Tim Cain column: Rosebud has faded too quickly
The Rosebud Theatre always seemed to be an entertainment complex based on a dream.
Oct 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
You may be a little blurry
People of Decatur and Central Illinois, prepare to be disappointed and/or just fine with "The Informant!"
Sep 17, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
The man in the mirror is in a minority
A few weeks ago, returning from St. Louis on a Sunday evening, none of the compact discs in my car seemed appealing to the ear. But it was just as well. I learned some more about the value of nostalgia, both financially and psychically.
Sep 10, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Who should perform at Celebration?
The Spinners, and a couple of groups who broke up before they could hit stages.
Aug 27, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The '80s died with Hughes
It was a bit of a shock to see a friend's reaction last Friday to the death of film writer and director John Hughes.
Aug 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Another year's memories
With Decatur Celebration off the streets, vanishing almost as quickly as it popped up, Monday morning is always useful for sleeping in. And if not that, looking back.
Aug 10, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Celebration food crews put on a good show, too
A young woman told me the lemon shakeup she had Saturday morning at Decatur Celebration was "off the hizzy."
Aug 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
People are what make Decatur Celebration special
Cathy Walker had one of the best seats downtown, and she was about to give it up.
Aug 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Mining for gold at Celebration
Just because the headliners aren't the kind of names that might floor you doesn't mean this year's Decatur Celebration doesn't hold some nuggets of entertainment.
Aug 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Music industry habits level playing field
Some of the acts playing at the upcoming Decatur Celebration realize their recording careers are over, and they're playing out their performing careers and lives with decent retirement benefits.
Aug 06, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Two can carry two? Never mind
There's a song stuck in your head. You just don't realize it.
Jul 23, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
'Informant' rears its head again
Decatur felt caught in a time loop last week.
Jul 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
The king of once upon a time
Michael Jackson did many remarkable things as an entertainer, and his legacy will continue to be a topic of conversation long after everyone reading this is dust.
Jul 02, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
If you had 10 movies to choose …
Did you see 10 great films last year?
Jul 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
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