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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

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2023 Prime exclusive fall spinoff "Gen V" promotional poster.

[Photo] Review | ‘The Boys’ spinoff ‘Gen V‘ starts super-strong

By Nicolas Roacho, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2023
Simone Recasner, Charlie Morgan, Yara Shahidi Patton, Odessa A'zion and Maia Mitchell in Prime Video's fall film, "Sitting in Bars with Cake." buzz columnist Oishii Basu reviews the Sept. 8 romantic comedy-drama.

[Photo] Review | ‘Sitting in Bars with Cake’ feels half-baked, stale

By A. Oishii Basu, Staff Writer • September 20, 2023
"The Diplomat" season 1 was released on April 20.

[Photo] Review | ‘The Diplomat’: A drama as engrossing as it is confusing

By Lika Lezhava, Editor-in-Chief • May 24, 2023
“Succession” Season 4 has released on March 24.

[Photo] Column | ’Succession’ Season 4 Episode 9: A question of success

May 25, 2023
"Daisy Jones and the Six" is a musical drama television series released in 2023.

[Photo] Column | ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’: The epitome of fame and chaos

By Koumae Adams, Staff Writer • April 29, 2023
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” was released on Wednesday.

[Photo] Column | ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ breaks box office records, entertains audience

By Maaike Niekerk, Staff Writer • April 12, 2023
On March 10, "Scream VI" made its debut to screens across the world.

[Photo] Column | ‘Scream VI’ continues series of high-quality slasher films

April 5, 2023
“But I’m a Cheerleader,” released in 1999, has recently been referred to as a “cult classic.”

[Photo] Column | Looking back on 1999’s ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’

By Maaike Niekerk, Staff Writer • April 3, 2023
At this year's Oscars, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" was nominated for 11 awards and won seven.

[Photo] Oscars boost Asian representation in awards season

By Maaike Niekerk, Staff Writer • March 25, 2023
Feb. 23 marked the release of Sean three of popular Netflix series "Outer Banks." The show quickly returned to the top 10 and has remained number one for the past two weeks.

[Photo] ‘Outer Banks’ brings action, adventure back to Netflix

By Lucy Bridges, Staff Writer • March 3, 2023
Rian Johnson 2022 Netflix Winter release "Glass Onion" is a murder mystery sequel to Johnson's 2019 release "Knives Out" both starring Daniel Craig.

[Photo] Mystery franchise impresses fans with ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’

By Caroline Sweeney, Staff Writer • January 9, 2023
Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington together in "The School for Good and Evil." "The School for Good and Evil" is a Netflix film released on Oct. 19 and adapted/based on the book series from Soman Chainani.

[Photo] ‘The School for Good and Evil’ disappoints with on-screen adaptation

By A. Oishii Basu, Staff writer • November 16, 2022
Henry Cavill, Millie Bobby Brown, and Louis Partridge coming together to solve a mystery in "Enola Holmes 2." Netflix's 2022 sequel release "Enola Homes 2" is a mystery film following Enola Holmes and her widely known detective brother Sherlock.

[Photo] Enola Holmes sequel celebrates activism in young adults 

By Lucy Bridges, Staff Writer • November 18, 2022
Gameplay shot of "Hitman: Absolution." "Hitman: Absolution" is a stealth-action game released in 2012 by Square Enix.

[Photo] The good, the bad and the very ugly games

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • November 24, 2022
Gameplay from first person shooter "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay." "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay" is an action, crime, and science-fiction game starring Vin Diesel released in 2004.

[Photo] ‘Escape from Butcher Bay’ adds to movie license games

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022
Manal Issa and Nathalie Issa laughing and smiling in the show "The Swimmers." November 2022 Netflix release show "The Swimmers" is a biograph focused and based off the journey of 2016 Olympics athletes and sisters Sara and Yursa Mardini.

[Photo] The Mardini sisters’ story is shared in Netflix’s ‘The Swimmers’

By Lucy Bridges, Staff Writer • December 9, 2022
Actresses Simone Ashley (right) and Adjoa Andoh (left) start in the fifth episode of season two of Bridgerton, "An Unthinkable Fate."

[Photo] DI Voices | Rating South Asian representation in television | Part II

By Vidhi Patel, Columnist • November 29, 2022
Actor Bobby Cannavale stars in Netflix's latest show "The Watcher." The first season was released on Oct. 13.

[Photo] ‘The Watcher’ maintains Netflix Top 10 spot with sinister themes

By Kaitlyn Devitt, Staff Writer • November 1, 2022
“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” the video game is based on the 2009 superhero movie “X-Men Origins: Wolverine" staring Hugh Jackman.

[Photo] ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ brings action-packed violence in 2009 video game

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • September 23, 2022
Actor Pedro Pascal stars as the Mandalorian in popular Disney+ show "The Mandalorian" in 2019. Assistant opinions editor, Talia Duffy, believes that the Star Wars franchise is best suited for films instead of exclusive Disney+ content.

[Photo] Opinion | ‘Star Wars’ is not meant for Disney+

By Talia Duffy, Assistant Opinions Editor • August 8, 2022
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[Photo] ‘Nope’ brings extraterrestrial horror to Jordan Peele filmography

By Marilyn MacLaren, Staff Writer • July 21, 2022
Tim Robinson in his Netflix series "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson" that debuted in 2019. Senior columnist Andrew Prozorovsky believes that people should watch the comedy-sketch series created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin.

[Photo] Opinion | You should watch ‘I Think You Should Leave’

By Andrew Prozorovsky, Senior Columnist • June 23, 2022
Christian upcoming release "Below" is a horror-thriller film involving sharks.

[Photo] Champaign close up: Filmmaker makes movie in CU area

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • April 13, 2022
Mithun Chakraborty and Anupam Kher star in the new drama "The Kashmir Files" that released on March 11. Columnist Sanchita Teeka argues that the reviews for the film are inappropriate and how lost lives should not be remembered as numbers.

[Photo] Opinion | Reactions to ‘The Kashmir Files’ are unacceptable

By Sanchita Teeka, Columnist • April 5, 2022
Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, and Scarlett Johansson star in "The Avengers" from 2012. Senior columnist Andrew Prozorovsky believes that superhero films lack strong messages to its viewers.

[Photo] Opinion | Superhero stories convey the wrong messages

By Andrew Prozorovsky, Senior Columnist • February 15, 2022
Sydney Sweeney and Alexa Demie star in “Euphoria” season two.

[Photo] Male, female gaze battle for screen time during intimacy scenes

By Olivia Rosenberg, Assistant buzz Editor • February 9, 2022
A scene from the Netflix show "Elite" of a Muslim character, Nadia Shanaa, who is played by Mina El Hammani. Columnist Chiara Awatramani believes that western media misrepresents Muslims and Islam culture.

[Photo] Opinion | Western media has a problem portraying Islam

By Chiara Awatramani, Columnist • November 12, 2021
Daisy Ridley stars as Rey in "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi". Columnist Talia Duffy believes that "The Last Jedi" does not deserve the hate it gets from the many fans from the Star Wars franchise.

[Photo] Opinion | Give ‘The Last Jedi’ the respect it deserves

By Talia Duffy, Columnist • November 8, 2021
Kristen Stuart stars in the film "Spencer". The movie debuts in theaters today.

[Photo] Kristen Stewart’s Diana pierces hearts in gothic horror spin ‘Spencer’

By Carolina Garibay, buzz Editor • November 5, 2021
Timothée Chalamet stars in the film "Dune" playing as Paul Atreides. The science fiction movie left fans yearning for a part two.

[Photo] ‘Dune’ leaves fans yearning for a sequel

By Raina Kutliroff, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021
Mateus Ward stars in the indie horror film "C.O.R.N.: A Field of Screams. The movie is a great Halloween watch to celebrate spooky season.

[Photo] Indie Halloween flick ‘C.O.R.N.: A Field of Screams’ features high quality thrills, effects

By Aidan Finn, Staff Writer • October 29, 2021
A still from the Netflix series "Squid Games" is shown above. Columnist Rayna Wuh agrees that the show has issues with subtitle translations, yet it is still able to tell a meaningful story.

[Photo] Opinion | ‘Squid Game’ revives conversation on subtitles

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • October 18, 2021
Meg Ryan stars in the film "When Harry Met Sally" which was released on July 21, 1989. The movie is an essential watch for the fall.

[Photo] ‘When Harry Met Sally’ remains an essential must-watch fall movie

By Olivia Rosenberg, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2021
Rachel Bloom and Britney Young act in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend which aired in 2015. Columnist Rayna Wuh shares her thoughts on feminism in our society.

[Photo] Opinion | Consumer feminism must change | I

By Rayna Wuh, Columnist • September 23, 2021
Arón Piper and Omar Ayuso act in the television show Élite. The television show was started in 2018.

[Photo] Opinion | LGBTQ+ media for everyone to enjoy | I

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • September 16, 2021
Charlize Theron, Asher Miles Fallica and Lia Frankland star in the film "Tully". The movie was released on May 4, 2018.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘Tully’ (2018)

By Syd Slobodnik, Staff Writer • August 10, 2021
Alfred Hitchcock and Tippi Hedren star in the film "Marnie". The movie was released on July 22, 1964.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘Marnie’ (1964)

By Syd Slobodnik, Staff Writer • July 13, 2021
Dana Andrews and Niall MacGinnis star in "Night of the Demon". The movie was released Nov. 9, 1957

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘Night of the Demon’ (1957)

By Syd Slobodnik, Staff Writer • July 6, 2021
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal Miranda attend an event for the film "In the Heights". The movie was released June 11, 2021.

[Photo] Opinion | ‘In the Heights’ boldly adapts from stage to screen

By Samuel Rahman, Assistant Opinions Editor • June 17, 2021
William Holden and Ingrid van Bergen acting in the movie "The Counterfeit Traitor". The movie came out in 1962.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘The Counterfeit Traitor’ (1962)

By Syd Slobodnik, Staff Writer • June 8, 2021
The Greek movie "Dogtooth," directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is pictured above. "Dogtooth" was released on November 11, 2009.

[Photo] ‘Dogtooth’ (Greece, 2009) is a strangely sharp piece of experimental cinema

By Matt Troher, Staff Writer • May 27, 2021
Steve McQueen stars in the movie "An Enemy of the People". It was released on March 17, 1978.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘An Enemy of the People’ (Ganashatru, 1989)

By Syd Slobodnik, staff writer • May 25, 2021
Cary Grant and Irene Dunne are pasted on a promotional movie poster for their roles in "The Awful Truth". The film was released Oct. 20, 1937.

[Photo] Hidden Gem ‘The Awful Truth’ (1937)

By Syd Slobodnik , staff writer • May 18, 2021
Song Joong-Ki, Kim Tae-ri, and Seon-kyu Jin star in "Space Sweepers". The show was released on Netflix Feb. 5.

[Photo] ‘Space Sweepers’ immerses viewers in world of space, corruption

By amanda leonarto, staff writer • May 5, 2021
Al Pachino and Christine Lahti star in the movie "And Justice for All". The movie was released on the 19 of Oct. in 1979.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘And Justice for All’ (1979)

By Syd Slobodnik, staff writer • May 4, 2021
Kit Young, Freddy Carter, and Amita Suman star in "Shadow and Bone". The tv series was released on Netflix April 23.

[Photo] Fantasy show ‘Shadow and Bone’ debuts on Netflix

By Rukayah Hussein, buzz calendar editor • May 1, 2021
Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper, Steve Hollar, Wade Schenck, Scott Summers, Maris Valainis, and Brad Long star in "Hoosiers". The film was released on Feb. 27, 1987.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘Hoosiers’ (1986)

By Syd Slobodnik, staff writer • April 27, 2021
Dominique McElligott, Antony Starr, Jessie T. Usher, Chase Crawford, Aya Cash and Erin Moriatry star in “The Boys.” Columnist Matthew Krauter argues that the show highlights the dark sides of superheroes in a way that the Marvel franchise has not.

[Photo] Opinion | “The Boys” illuminates superheroes’ dark sides

By Matthew Krauter, Senior Columnist • April 26, 2021
Reese Witherspoon stars in the movie “Legally Blonde” with her dog Moonie which was released on July 13, 2001.

[Photo] How to celebrate graduation in a pandemic

By Heather Robinson, Managing Editor For Reporting • April 25, 2021
Robert Mitchum and Teresa Wright star in "Pursued". The film was released on March 2, 1947.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘Pursued’ (1947)

By Syd Slobodnik, staff writer • April 20, 2021
Bill Pullman and Jessica Biel star in "The Sinner". The show released its first episode on Aug. 2, 2017.

[Photo] ‘The Sinner’ uncovers dark truths from ordinary accident

By Amanda Leonarto, staff writer • April 16, 2021
Sterling Hayden and Coleen Gray star in the movie "The Killing". The film was released on May 20, 1956.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘The Killing’ (1956)

By Syd Slobodnik • April 13, 2021
Jeff Daniels, Marlee Martin, and Noah Valencia star in “Sweet Nothing in My Ear”. The film was released on April 20, 2008.

[Photo] Hidden Gem “Sweet Nothing in My Ear” (2008)

By Syd Slobodnik, staff writer • April 6, 2021
Eve Hewson, Simona Brown and Tom Bateman star in “Behind Her Eyes”. The psychological thriller series was released on Feb. 17.

[Photo] ‘Behind Her Eyes’ astral projection twist deviates show’s focus

By Graciella Abbey, staff writer • April 2, 2021
Dante Basco and Jessie Flowers star in “Avatar: The Last Airbender” as voice actors. Flowers sat down for a Q&A over zoom with the Illinois Union Board last Thursday.

[Photo] Voice actor from Avatar: The Last Airbender hosts Q&A in light of Wellness Week

By Aliza Majid, Assistant News Editor • March 30, 2021
Lupe Ontiveros and America Ferrera star in “Real Women Have Curves”. The film was released on Jan. 13, 2002.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: “Real Women Have Curves” (2002)

By Syd Slobodnik, staff writer • March 30, 2021
Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan star in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”. The first episode of the series was released on March 19.

[Photo] Characters grapple with difficult realities in Marvel’s new show

By Rukayah Hussein, Buzz calendar editor • March 26, 2021
Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried star in “Mamma Mia!” which was released on July 18, 2008. Columnist Nathaniel Langley argues that the film exudes a mixture of narcissism and good tunes.

[Photo] Opinion | “Mamma Mia!” is a narcissistic wonderland

By Nathaniel Langley, Opinions Editor • March 26, 2021
Steve Martin, Meryl Streep, Zoe Kazan, Hunter Parrish, and Caitlin FitzGerald star in “It’s Complicated. The film was released on Christmas Day in 2009.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘It’s Complicated’ (2009)

By Syd Slobodnik, Staff Writer • March 23, 2021
Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen star in Disney’s “WandaVision” television series. Columnist Mickey supports Disney+’s utilization of a weekly release model to elongate conversations.”

[Photo] Opinion | Disney+ bolsters tremendous TV buzz 

By Micky Horstman, Columnist • March 20, 2021
"The Rider" movie poster starring Brady Jandreau.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: “The Rider” (2017)

By Sydney Slobodnik • March 16, 2021
Marissa Ribisi, Michelle Burke and Jason London star in “Dazed and Confused.” Columnist Nathaniel discusses the film and its relationship with the fleetingness of youth.

[Photo] Opinion | Youth endures as the compass for dazed spirits

By Nathaniel Langley, Columnist • March 3, 2021
Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert star in "Moonlight." The film was released on Nov. 18, 2016.

[Photo] Recognize Black films

By Raina Kutliroff, staff writer • February 17, 2021
The cover for the movie “Tongues Untied” is pictured above. The film was released in July 1989 and was one of several LBGTQ movies produced by Marlon Riggs.

[Photo] Consider your birth control options with Planned Parenthood

By Ava Traverso, Assistant buzz Editor • February 11, 2021
Olesya Rulin, Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron star in “High School Musical.” Columnist Noah believes the film is still relevant today.

[Photo] Opinion | Coexistence with machine intelligence requires opening “black box”

By Clint Dozier, Senior Columnist • February 8, 2021
Actor Daniel Craig stars in "Spectre." Columnist Dylan argues against the Hollywood trend of rebooting old series rather than making fresh content.

[Photo] Opinion | Society overindulges in comforts of the past

By Dylan Gray, Assistant Opinions Editor • February 5, 2021
Jon Stewart hosts an episode of "The Daily Show." Columnist Samuel Rahman believes Stewart will return to TV hosting a similar program in 2021.

[Photo] Opinion | Jon Stewart will return

By Samuel Rahman, columnist • December 11, 2020
James Stewart, Sheldon Leonard, and Henry Travers star in "It's a Wonderful Life." The film was released in 1946.

[Photo] Reminisce with these holiday movies

By Shivali Shukla, Assistant Special Sections Editor • December 3, 2020
Macaulay Culkin stars in "Home Alone." The film is a Christmas classic that would work well in a family movie marathon.

[Photo] Have fun while staying safe: ideas for a socially-distanced holiday

By Allison Connelly, Staff Writer • December 3, 2020
James Cagney and Liselotte Pulver star in "One, Two, Three."

[Photo] Hidden Gem “One, Two, Three” (1961)

By Syd Snobodnik, buzz staff writer • November 17, 2020
Raven-Symoné stars in "That's So Raven." The TV show first premiered on Jan. 17, 2003 and is now streaming on Disney+.

[Photo] Opinion | Thank you Disney+ for the nostalgia

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • November 6, 2020
Howard Da Silva, William Daniels, Ron Holgate and Ken Howard star in "1776".

[Photo] Hidden Gem: “1776” (1972)

By Syd Slobodnik • November 3, 2020
Jeff Goldblum stars in "The Fly." The film was released on Aug. 15, 1986.

[Photo] Hidden Gem: ‘The Fly’ (1986)

By Syd Slobodnik, buzz staff writer • October 27, 2020
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe star in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” released on Nov. 19, 2010. Columnist Marykate contends the Harry Potter series is seeing a revival over TikTok, reinvigorating its fanbase.

[Photo] Opinion | Harry Potter resurgence mends bridge between generations

By Marykate Green, columnist • October 12, 2020
Judy Garland, Ray Bolger and Jack Haley star in “The Wizard of Oz” which was released in 1939. Columnist Noah argues that the writer of the book the film is based on, L. Frank Baum, should receive more recognition.

[Photo] Opinion | L. Frank Baum deserves proper recognition

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • October 1, 2020
Brothers Phineas and Ferb talk in their backyard in the show "Phineas and Ferb"

[Photo] Opinion | Fans needed Phineas and Ferb comeback

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • September 8, 2020
Dan Schneider poses for a photo with Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Ariana Grande, and iCarly actor Jennette McCurdy

[Photo] Opinion | Dan Schneider deserves applause for TV contributions

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • August 27, 2020
Eden Shar and Atticus Shaffer star in The Middle

[Photo] Opinion | ‘The Middle’ ranks among top family comedies

By Noah Nelson, Senior Columnist • August 2, 2020
The King of Staten Island, starring Pete Davidson, is set to release on June 12.

[Photo] Judd Apatow discusses ‘The King of Staten Island’

By Jared Ebanks, Assistant Features Editor • June 10, 2020
The movie poster for Parasite (2019). Parasite won best picture at the Oscars.

[Photo] Opinion | ‘Parasite’ earned best picture

By Tommy Block, Senior Columnist • February 12, 2020
A poster advertising the live action remake of “Mulan” features female lead Yifei Liu. Columnist Alice believes the live action film is more culturally authentic than its animated counterpart.

[Photo] Opinion | ‘Mulan’ live action more culturally authentic than animated

By Alice Lee, Columnist • February 10, 2020
Jim Carrey poses as Chip, a cable provider, in the 1996 movie, “The Cable Guy.” Columnist Dylan discusses how the critique of media in “The Cable Guy” can be applied to modern times, more than 20 years after the movie was created.

[Photo] Opinion | ‘The Cable Guy’ was ahead of its time

By Dylan Gray, Columnist • January 30, 2020
Macaulay Culkin plays Kevin McCallister in Home Alone.

[Photo] Immerse yourself in holiday spirit with movies

By Sonal Singh, Staff Writer • December 5, 2019
The front cover of the Movie, "The Princess Bride" which was released in 1987.

[Photo] Strategies help make methodological choices

By David Lee, Columnist • September 4, 2019
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