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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

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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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