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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
Movie poster of Imaginary, first release of 2024.

Review | ‘Imaginary’ tanks as second Blumhouse release of 2024

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Mar 20, 2024
Best unique experience: The Axe Bar

Best unique experience: The Axe Bar

By Marilyn MacLaren, Assistant buzz Editor • Nov 5, 2022
Best Library: Grainger Engineering Library

Best Library: Grainger Engineering Library

By Marilyn MacLaren, Assistant buzz Editor • Nov 4, 2022
Best place to meet new people: House shows

Best place to meet new people: House shows

By Marilyn MacLaren, Assistant buzz Editor • Nov 3, 2022

‘The Last of Us’ teaser promises potential for series adaptation

By Marilyn MacLaren, Assistant Buzz Editor • Nov 3, 2022
Classic movie sequels resurge: Nostalgia isn’t enough for fans

Classic movie sequels resurge: Nostalgia isn’t enough for fans

By Marilyn MacLaren, Assistant Buzz Editor • Oct 28, 2022
Questions raised on new representations of sexuality in media

Questions raised on new representations of sexuality in media

By Marilyn MacLaren, Assistant Buzz Editor • Oct 27, 2022
People enter the Virginia Theatre for a special showing of the 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' on Thursday.

Virginia Theatre screens cult classic ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

By Marilyn MacLaren, Assistant Buzz Editor • Oct 24, 2022
‘Elvira: Mistress of the Dark’ remains a cult classic

‘Elvira: Mistress of the Dark’ remains a cult classic

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Oct 12, 2022
‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ twists beyond fractured fairytale

‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ twists beyond fractured fairytale

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Oct 5, 2022
‘Real Women Have Curves’ highlights body positivity

‘Real Women Have Curves’ highlights body positivity

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Sep 28, 2022
‘In the Heights’ brings awareness through musical genre

‘In the Heights’ brings awareness through musical genre

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Sep 22, 2022
Uniting Pride is hosting its annual Mx. Chambana Pageant on Sunday at Axe Bar on Neil Street in Champaign.

Mx. Chambana Pageant to be held at Axe Bar

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Sep 16, 2022
‘Selena’ honors legacy of Tejano music star

‘Selena’ honors legacy of Tejano music star

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Sep 15, 2022
‘Knives Out’ adds new twists to mystery genre

‘Knives Out’ adds new twists to mystery genre

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Sep 7, 2022
‘Legally Blonde’ subverts sexist stereotypes

‘Legally Blonde’ subverts sexist stereotypes

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Sep 1, 2022
‘Mars Attacks!’ pokes fun at more than you’d think

‘Mars Attacks!’ pokes fun at more than you’d think

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Aug 25, 2022

‘WarGames’ adds depth to AI antagonist

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Aug 11, 2022
‘Poltergeist’ remains horror classic

‘Poltergeist’ remains horror classic

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Aug 4, 2022

‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ becomes lost in translation

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Jul 27, 2022
‘Nope’ brings extraterrestrial horror to Jordan Peele filmography

‘Nope’ brings extraterrestrial horror to Jordan Peele filmography

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Jul 21, 2022
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ stays true to campy comic genre

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ stays true to campy comic genre

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Jul 13, 2022
‘Stranger Things’ Volume 2 ends with high hopes for last season

‘Stranger Things’ Volume 2 ends with high hopes for last season

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Jul 6, 2022
‘Jurassic Park’ franchise thrives on nostalgia

‘Jurassic Park’ franchise thrives on nostalgia

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Jun 22, 2022
‘The Danish Girl’ recounts queer historical representation

‘The Danish Girl’ recounts queer historical representation

By Marilyn MacLaren, STAFF WRITER • Jun 9, 2022
The Literary, located in downtown Champaign, will be hosting a Queer Tango on Sunday in celebration of Pride Month. The event includes a presentation and tango lessons from Heyni Solera.

Champaign book bar hosts ‘Queer Tango’, teaches LGBTQ+ dance

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Jun 5, 2022
‘Stranger Things’ latest season brings new mysteries to light

‘Stranger Things’ latest season brings new mysteries to light

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Jun 1, 2022
‘Baby Driver’ adds new musicality to action genre

‘Baby Driver’ adds new musicality to action genre

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • May 25, 2022
‘Little Miss Sunshine’ examines dysfunctional family dynamics

‘Little Miss Sunshine’ examines dysfunctional family dynamics

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • May 19, 2022
‘Rogue One’ prevails as a space opera spinoff

‘Rogue One’ prevails as a space opera spinoff

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • May 5, 2022
‘Ferris Buller’s Day Off’ puts a youthful spin on ‘carpe diem’

‘Ferris Buller’s Day Off’ puts a youthful spin on ‘carpe diem’

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Apr 28, 2022
Kangaroo Court performs outside The Powder Room for their Punk vs Funk night on Nov. 13. The DIY venue is located in Urbana, and offers an open and safe space for the C-U music community.

Female-founded house show venue creates safe space for fans

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • Apr 26, 2022
‘Ever After’ shines as a feminist fairytale

‘Ever After’ shines as a feminist fairytale

By Marilyn MacLaren, Contributing Writer • Apr 21, 2022
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Featured Flicks: ‘Emma’ entertains as rom-com for the ages

By Marilyn MacLaren, Contributing Writer • Apr 7, 2022