Donate to the DI!
Listen to WPGU 107.1 FM!
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
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge in "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."

Review | buzz picks the worst films of 2023

By Nicolas Roacho and Saagar Kolachina • December 30, 2023
Linda Blair in 1973 horror film "The Exorcist." With the 50th anniversary of the 'The Exorcist," columnist Nicolas Roacho writes on if the film is still one of the most frighting movies in the genre.

Column | Is ‘The Exorcist’ still the ‘scariest movie of all time’ 50 years later?

By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer • December 26, 2023
Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013 Martin Scorsese film "The Wolf of Wall Street." Columnist Annisyn Krebs-Carr reviews Scorsese's infamous film upon its 10 year anniversary.

The 12th day of buzzmas: ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ is tasteless yet brilliant

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Staff Writer • December 25, 2023
Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson in sequel DC superhero 2023 film "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom."

Review | ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ is a disappointing farewell to the DCEU

By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer • December 24, 2023
Daryl Sabra, Josh Hutcherson and Tom Hanks in 2004 animated film "The Polar Express."

The 11th day of buzzmas | ‘The Polar Express’ highlights childlike wonder, Christmas spirit

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • December 24, 2023
Peter Billingsley and Jeff Gillen in 1983 Christmas film "A Christmas Story."

Column | Does 1983’s ‘A Christmas Story’ stand the test of time?

By Lisa Chasanov, Managing Editor for Reporting • December 23, 2023
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in 2008 crime thriller "In Bruges."

The ninth day of buzzmas | ‘In Bruges’ shows Christmastime as purgatory

By Saagar Kolachina, Staff Writer • December 22, 2023
Jonathan Majors found guilty for harassment, assault, dropped by Marvel

Jonathan Majors found guilty for harassment, assault, dropped by Marvel

By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer • December 18, 2023
Joaquin Phoenix in 2013 dystopia drama "Her." Columnist writes on the impact that the film holds since its original release.

Column | What ‘Her’ says about us, 10 years later

By Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer • December 18, 2023
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
« Previous Page — Next Page »
ILLordle: Play now