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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Bruce Willis as John McClane crawls through a vent in the 1988 action film "Die Hard." Columnist Nicolas Roacho tackles the question if "Die Hard" counts as a Christmas movie.

The fifth day of buzzmas | Is ‘Die Hard’ a Christmas movie?

By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer • December 18, 2023
Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in 2023 December release "Wonka." Columnist Nicolas Roacho reviews the new prequel musical.

Review | ‘Wonka’ excels musically, brings fun addition to original story

By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer • December 18, 2023
Still shot of the main cast of "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." Columnist A. Oishii Basu looks back at the 1993 drama.

Column | ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ remains a whirlwind of emotion

By A. Oishii Basu, Staff Writer • December 17, 2023
Mahito Maki and Grey Heron from Studio Ghibli's latest release, "The Boy and the Heron." buzz columnist Saagar Kolachin reviews Hayao Miyazaki's highly anticipated film released on Dec. 8.

Review | ‘The Boy and the Heron’ is a triumphant work

By Saagar Kolachina, Staff Writer • December 16, 2023

Column | ‘Superman’ stands strong after 45 years

By Kristina Muharremaj, Contributing Writer • December 15, 2023
Andre Braugher at the Peabody Awards Luncheon in 2011. Photo Courtesy of Anders Krusberg/Wikimedia Commons.

Andre Braugher of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ ‘Homicide: Life On The Street,’ dies at 61

By Maaike Niekerk, buzz Editor • December 12, 2023
Godzilla in 2023 film "Godzilla Minus One."

Review | ‘Godzilla Minus One’ contains awesome carnage, humanizes characters well

By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer • December 3, 2023

Column | Celebrating 90 years of George Cukor’s ‘Little Women’

By Kristina Muharremaj, Contributing Writer • November 29, 2023
Twilight was produced by Catherine Hardwicke and first released in 2008.

‘Twilight’ still holds its grip on pop culture 15 years later

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • November 24, 2023
Photo Cover of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes". The film was first released on Nov. 17.

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ brings powerful prequel to life

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • November 24, 2023
‘Charlie Brown and the Myth of Thanksgiving’ as seen 50 years later

‘Charlie Brown and the Myth of Thanksgiving’ as seen 50 years later

By A. Oishii Basu, Staff Writer • November 23, 2023
The silent comedy film "Our Hospitality", produced by John Blystone and Buster Keatonand, released 100 years ago.

Silent film ‘Our Hospitality’ turns 100 years old

By Saagar Kolachina, Staff Writer • November 23, 2023
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