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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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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 • Apr 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 • Apr 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 • Apr 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 • Apr 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 • Apr 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 • Apr 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 • Apr 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 • Apr 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 • Mar 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 • Mar 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 • Mar 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 • Mar 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 • Mar 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 • Mar 20, 2021
"The Rider" movie poster starring Brady Jandreau.

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

By Sydney Slobodnik • Mar 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 • Mar 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 • Feb 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 • Feb 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 • Feb 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 • Feb 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 • Dec 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 • Dec 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 • Dec 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 • Nov 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 • Nov 6, 2020
Howard Da Silva, William Daniels, Ron Holgate and Ken Howard star in "1776".

[Photo] Hidden Gem: “1776” (1972)

By Syd Slobodnik • Nov 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 • Oct 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 • Oct 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 • Oct 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 • Sep 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 • Aug 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 • Aug 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 • Jun 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 • Feb 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 • Feb 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 • Jan 30, 2020
Macaulay Culkin plays Kevin McCallister in Home Alone.

[Photo] Immerse yourself in holiday spirit with movies

By Sonal Singh, Staff Writer • Dec 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 • Sep 4, 2019
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