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1 Fall film festival ushers Oscar season
Northern Iowan 118:6, p.5
Film festivals introduce movies for the Oscars season; photo.
2 Virtual French Film Festival comes to UNI
Northern Iowan 117:31, p.4
UNI's Department of Languages and Literature will host a virtual French Film Festival through February and March; photo.
3 'Borat 2' is a funny retread
Northern Iowan 117:23, p.5
Friesen reviews Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm;" 3.5/5; photo.
4 'The Witches' casts weak spells
Northern Iowan 117:21, p.4
Friesen reviews "The Witches," 2.5/5; photo.
5 "Chicago 7" is a timely court drama
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.4
Friesen reviews "The Trial of the Chicago 7," 4/5; photo.
6 Where is UNI's international media club?
Northern Iowan 117:17, p.3
The author argues for a club that explores foreign media.
7 Digital Media Department looking for one-minute horror films
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.5
The Digital Media Department looks for submissions for a one-minute horror film contest; photo.
8 'MountainFilm' comes to UNI
Northern Iowan 116:42, p.4
The Film Appreciation Club, in collaboration with the Philosophy Club and Green Project, hosted the "MountainFilm on Tour" screening event on March 6 in the Kamerick Art Building. The ten short films covered topics from India to mountain biking and bee keeping; photo.
9 'MountainFilm' event to be held
Northern Iowan 116:40, p.4
The Film Appreciation Club, Philosophy Club, and Green Project will co-host the MountainFilm On Tour film festival screening event in the Kamerick Art Building on March 6; photo.
10 Ritchie returns home home with stylish 'Gentlemen'
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.5
Friesen reviews "The Gentlemen," 3/5; photo.
11 Friesen's top films of 2019
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.4
Friesen ranks the best films of 2019. Honorable mentions include "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," Ford v Ferrari," "The Farewell," The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part," and "The Lighthouse." Number ten to number one, the best films are "1917," "Uncut Gems," "Marriage Story," "Parasite," Ad Astra," "Climax," "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood," "The Irishman," "The King," and "Little Women"; photos.
12 Scorsese crafts crime epic 'Irishman'
Northern Iowan 116:26, p.4
Friesen reviews "The Irishman," 4.5/5; photo.
13 'Avengers: Endgame' is one for the ages
Northern Iowan 115:54, p.5
Friesen reviews "Avengers: Endgame," 4/5; photo.
14 Chiang shows documentary in Lang
Northern Iowan 115:33, p.1
Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang screened two of his documentaries then answered questions on February 4 in Lang Auditorium; photos.
15 Clohesy Series invites S. Leo Chiang
Northern Iowan 115:32, p.2
Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang will visit campus and present two of his films as a part of the Clohesy Documentary Series.
16 UNI hosts advanced screening of 'Film Lounge'
Northern Iowan 115:32, p.4
Student Tarrell Christie's "The Spaceman" and professor of art Jeffery Byrd's "Proving Ground" short films were aired during an episode of "The Film Lounge," an Iowa Public Television program showcasing Iowan artists; photos.
17 Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang to visit UNI
Northern Iowan 115:12, p.4
Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang will visit UNI and show two of his documentaries as part of the Clohesy Documentary Film Series; photo.
18 Your Oscar nominations are in!
Northern Iowan 114:31, p.3
Cristian Ortiz offers his opinions on the 2018 Oscar nominations.
19 Globes address sexual assault
Northern Iowan 114:28, p.3
Columnist Ortiz discuses the 75th Golden Globe Awards. Every actor wore black to take a stand against sexual assault. Oprah Winfrey becomes the first black women to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award; photo.
20 Netflix finds continued success in originals
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.4
Columnist King talks about the growing popularity of Netflix original series and movies; photo.
21 October horror film series
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.8
UNI's Communication Studies Department is sponsoring a film series showing the evolution of horror films; photo.
22 Disney set to launch own streaming service
Northern Iowan 114:14, p.3
Columnist King discuses Disney's new streaming service. Set for 2019, Disney is planning an launching their own streaming service and pulling all movies and shows from Netflix; photo.
23 UNI alum captures the "Blood Road"
Northern Iowan 114:14, p.4
Former UNI student Nick Schrunk directed the documentary "Blood Road". UNI held a screening of the film and Schrunk came to UNI to discuss his experience; photo.
24 We are survivors
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.1
Student Vanessa McNeal's film "We Are Survivors," which tells the stories of eight sexual assault survivors, will be screened on April 5 in McCollum Science Hall; photos.
25 All-staff opinion column: What did you think of the 2016 Academy Awards?
Northern Iowan 112:41, p.3
Reid, Baxter, and Cobb each give their opinion of the 2016 Academy Awards; photos.
26 Old western delivers the drama
Northern Iowan 112:35, p.9
Rouse reviews "Jane Got a Gun," 3/5; photo.
27 Third time's the charm
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.5
Rouse reviews "Kung Fu Panda 3," 3.5/5; photo.
28 Oscar-worthy Leo film?
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.5
Rouse reviews "The Revenant," 4.5/5; photo.
29 Tarantino's 8th film is killer
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.5
Rouse reviews "The Hateful Eight," 5/5; photo.
30 The force has awakened
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.5
Rouse reviews "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," 4/5; photo.
31 "Krampus" delivers coal
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.6
Rouse reviews "Krampus," 2.5/5.
32 You should see "The Night Before"... today
Northern Iowan 112:26, p.6
Rouse reviews "The Night Before," 3.5/5; photo.
33 "Hunger Games" goes out with a bang
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.5
Rouse reviews "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II," 4/5; photo.
34 Old classic returns to theaters
Northern Iowan 112:23, p.5
Rouse reviews "The Peanuts Movie, 5/5; photo.
35 Just another Bond film
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.7
Rouse reviews "Spectre," 2.5/5; photo.
36 Film defies the odds
Northern Iowan 112:19, p.4
Rouse reviews "The Walk," 3.5/5.
37 Halloween tradition dripping with antici...pation
Northern Iowan 112:18, p.2
Alpha Psi Omega is holding their annual showing of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). This is the 40th anniversary of the movie and the 90th anniversary of Alpha Psi Omega; photo.
38 Gothic genre revival
Northern Iowan 112:17, p.4
Rouse reviews "Crimson Peak," 3/5.
39 Ridley film is out of this world
Northern Iowan 112:17, p.4
Rouse reviews "The Martian," 5/5; photo.
40 Lights, camera, campus!
Northern Iowan 112:16, p.1
Student Mason Greer makes short films and plans a future career in filmmaking; photos.
41 Suspense film is frighteningly realistic
Northern Iowan 112:12, p.5
Rouse reviews "Sicario," 5/5; photo.
42 "Maze Runner" sequel falls flat
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.4
Rouse reviews "Scorch Trials," 2/5.
43 New film appreciation club at UNI
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.5
The new Film Appreciation Club student organization's goal is to bring students together to watch and discuss movies; photo.
44 Chess film plays a weak game
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.4
Rouse reviews "Pawn Sacrifice," 2/5; photo.
45 Outrageous Turkish films become guilty pleasure
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.4
Robertson shares his appreciation for the 1980's Turkish film scene.
46 Depp's return
Northern Iowan 112:7, p.5
Rouse reviews "Black Mass," 5/5; photo.
47 'Not film' comes to Netflix
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4
Robertson discusses the movie "This is Not a Film" and gives it a favorable review.
48 Little sheep scores big ratings
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.4
Rouse reviews the movie "Shaun the Sheep," 5/5.
49 Film based on memoir fails to deliver
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.4
Rouse reviews "A Walk in the Woods," 2/5; photo.
50 "The Gift" that unwraps itself
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.4
Rouse reviews "The Gift," 4.5/5.
51 "We Are Your Friends"; more like "We Are Plot Devices"
Northern Iowan 112:2, p.4
Rouse reviews the movie "We Are Your Friends," 2.5/5; photo.
52 Grad student shares her life
Northern Iowan 112:1, p.9
Social work graduate Vanessa McNeal created a documentary called "I AM" about her life story; photo. 
53 Film school gives students voices
Northern Iowan 111:15, p.4
Joe Hall, the founder of Ghetto Film School, discussed the aspects of film in the Center for Multicultural Education; photo.
54 Film brings issues to light
Northern Iowan 111:8, p.5
Director Lucy Walker came to UNI for screenings of her documentary films as part of The William and Stephanie Clohesy Documentary Film Series; photo.
55 UNI professor creates documentary film about the 'One Day in May'
Public Relations News Release 2013:228, p.1
Jay Lees, Julie Lowell, and Sarah Stubbe worked together to create a documentary about the tornado that hit Parkersburg. They interviewed over 100 people to make the film. The event will feature a preview of the film and a lecture.
56 Interactive film series coming to Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 110:44, p.4
Film critics Travis Bean and Chris Lambert are bringing the Film Colossus Series to Cedar Falls. It begins on March 25 and will continue through April. The Series will be hosted in the Hearst Center for the Arts.
57 Biblical film incites emotion
Northern Iowan 110:41, p.4
The author reviews the film "Son of God", the story of Jesus' life. She says that there was a lot more emotion in the film and that this movie is different from other depictions of Jesus' life.
58 Award-winning filmmaker, writer and activist to visit UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:162, p.1
Byron Hurt, award-winning documentary filmmaker, will visit UNI to show and discuss two of his films. Hurt will attend screenings of "Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes" and "Soul Food Junkies". There will be a lecture and discussion to follow the films.
59 'Monsters University' best animated film of summer
Northern Iowan 109:57, p.1
Writer feels "Monsters, Inc." is the most underrated film Pixar has made. The film is not usually included in the greatest works Pixar Studio has made, but should be. Brief film plot and discussion of this newest film; photo.
60 I've made a huge mistake
Northern Iowan 109:48, p.4
Netflix has a national following of 27 million people. Says that a lot of those people are probably college students.
61 UNI gerontology program to celebrate 10th anniversary
Public Relations News Release 2012:130, p.1
Gerontology program will celebrate tenth anniversary with documentary film, "You're Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don't". Event is free and open to the public.
62 UNI professor to premiere documentary film
Public Relations News Release 2012:117, p.1
Francesca Soans' film "Sons of Jacob Synagogue" premeired at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Documentary film explores history and experiences of Jewish community in Waterloo. Film is in 5-part documentary series. Film music by UNI faculty.
63 The William & Stephanie Clohesy Documentary Film Series
Northern Iowan 109:14, p.12
Documentary filmmakers to visit UNI. Three films will be shown at Lang Hall Auditorium.
64 UNI brings awareness to sexual assault with showing of The Invisible War
Public Relations News Release 2012:100, p.1
Film, "The Invisible War" will be shown by UNI Military and Veteran Student Services Committee, UNI Veterans Association, and the Master of Social Work Student Association to bring awareness to sexual assault and rape issues in the U.S. Military.
65 UNI to host event on inclusion of students with disabilities
Public Relations News Release 2012:96, p.1
UNI Center for Disability Studies in Literacy, Language, and Learning will hold second annual reception. Event will include a reception, panel discussion, and film screening of, "Willing and Able".
66 Now showing; filmmaker comes full circle
Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.12
Elise Plakke talks about her life as a filmmaker; visited campus to show "14 Minutes", an award-winning short film; photo.
67 UNI to host screening and discussion of film "Ghost of Abu Ghraib'
Public Relations News Release 2011:171, p.1
A film titled "Ghost of Abu Ghraib' will be shown at the Center for Multicultural Education.
68 Academy Award nominee Alice Elliot to visit UNI
Public Relations News Release 2011:81, p.1
The documentary filmmaker and Academy Award nominee Alice Elliott will present her film "The Collector of Bedford Street" and have a Q & A session. Her film was nominated for an academy award.
69 UNI senior hunts ghosts
Northern Iowan 107:17, p.5
Jesse Alne is one of the founders of the Calhoun County Paramormal Investigators. The group checks out sightings of ghosts in cemeteries, using meters measuring the fluctuations in electromagnetic fields; camcorders; and audio recorders; photo.
70 UNI Gallery of Art to present UNI Department of Art alumni exhibition 'Action is Eloquence'
Public Relations News Release 2010:108, p.1
Three lectures will be offered in association with the exhibition, which is the third in a year long series of events featuring Department of Art alumni titled "Time is Ripe."
71 UNI dining services to offer Tibetan cuisine March 9
Public Relations News Release 2009:305, p.1
Following dinner, the film "Kundun," the true-life story of the Dalai Lama and his daring struggle to lead his nation at one of the most challenging times in its history, will be shown at the Center for Multicultural Education.
72 UNI celebrates Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2009:300, p.1
To kick off Women's History Month, "Women in the Globalized World," a panel discussion sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program, will be held in the Center for Multicultural Education, Maucker Union.
73 UNI Chinese Student and Scholar Association to host documentary filmmaker Feb. 17 "Mysterious China" film exhibition to run Feb. 10-11
Public Relations News Release 2009:255, p.1
Chris Nebe, award-winning documentary filmmaker, will speak on the past and present of Tibet in Maucker Union Ballroom. Nebe has been exploring China's history, culture and society for 15 years.
74 Sienkiewiez takes on South Park's anti-semitism and offensive humor; Emmy-nominated screenwriter and documentarian to visit UNI
Public Relations News Release 2009:246, p.1
Matt Sienkiewicz has spoken and written on issues of racial and ethnic stereotyping in the long-running Comedy Central cartoon "South Park." He will share his thoughts on these issues and show his latest documentary film to kick-off his visit.
75 UNI Museum brings Marshall Center School to life
Public Relations News Release 2009:245, p.1
The Museum has started a new program series, "Saturdays at the Schoolhouse." The first event, "Candy, Movies & Fune" will be at the Marshall Center School, where visitors will watch a screening of Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
76 Award-winning documentary to be shown at UNI Museums
Public Relations News Release 2009:219, p.1
The award-winning film "Born into Brothels" will be shown at the Museum. The documentary follows eight children who live in the red light district of Calcutta, where their mothers work as prostitutes.
77 Series brings diversity to students and the small screen
Northern Iowan 106:4, p.4
The Center for Multicultural Education is showing films during September. The film series deals with differences, with the hope of understanding other races.
78 Diversity film series to be held in September at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2009:25, p.1
Five films will be shown in the Center for Multicultural Education Lobby: "Understanding Our Differences: Mexicans and Americans;" "MLK: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Tapes;" Them and Us: Cultural Awareness;" "What does it mean to be white?" and others.
79 UNI student collaboration to air nationally
Northern Iowan 104:51, p.1
Electronic media students participate in wakeboarding filming project; photo.
80 UNI Museums to host third installment of "Planet Earth" Film Series March 29
Public Relations News Release 2007:511, p.1
The third installment of the "Planet Earth" film series, "Ice Worlds," will be shown March 29.
81 UNI Center for Multicultural Education hosting events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Public Relations News Release 2007:219, p.1
Hispanic Heritage Month activities will continue through the end of October.
82 Expo highlights Iowa films
Northern Iowan 104:10, p.9
Listing of Iowa films shown at local film festival; photo.
83 UNI presents French-language film festival
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The film festival will begin Tuesday, February 20 and continue throughout the spring semester.
84 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The Holocaust Remebrance and Education Program Film Series will be showing the film "Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg," Thursday, November 30.
85 UNI Native American Heritage Month Film Series continues in November
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Three additional films will be shown during November as a part of Native American Heritage Month.
86 Documentary on Kindertransports to open UNI Holocaust Film Series
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"My Knees Were Jumping: Remembering the Kindertransports" will be shown Thursday, October 26.
87 Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series
Northern Iowan 103:15, p.9
"Spirit Doctors,The Guestworker", and "Ropa Americana (American Clothing)" will be shown October 17, 19, and 20 by the Center for Multicultural Education; photo.
88 Award winning director visits UNI
Northern Iowan 103:14, p.7
Pierre Sauvage spoke with students about his work; has helped tell stories of Holocaust; photo.
89 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Pierre Sauvage will discuss and present excerpts from his upcoming documentary Thursday, October 12.
90 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Pierre Sauvage will be screening and discussing his film "Weapons of the Spirit," Wednesday, October 11.
91 UNI Russian Club to present film series
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The University of Northern Iowa's Russian Club will present several Russian films.
92 Enron movie to be shown at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The Wilson Series in Business Ethics will host two showings of the film "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" on Monday, September 11, and Tuesday, September 12.
93 UNI Students for Social Justice continue film series
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI Students for Social Justice to continue film series co-sponsored by UNI Amnesty International.
94 Tournees French and Francophone Film Festival begins Feb. 28
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI will present the Tournees Festival as part of a grant program called the French American Cultural Exchange. This is the first year of the film festival.
95 Film festival searches for local talent
Northern Iowan 102:34, p.9
The Homespun Film Festival hosts its inaugural season.
96 UNI Students for Social Justice continue film series
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI Students for Social Justice announce upcoming films in the Social Justice film series.
97 Professor beats National Geographic for documentary about prairie grass
Northern Iowan 102:28, p.12
Daryl Smith receives honors for work involving native vegetation.
98 Tuesday, Oct. 18
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Students for Social Justice film series to make presentation; AIDS discussion, panel members share personal stories; Jill Trainer will give lecture on diversity of birds in Costa Rica and Panama.
99 Toilet humor film accepted into NY Film and Video Festival
Northern Iowan 102:12, p.11
'Pavlov's Bathroom' is a short film created by former UNI student Mike Pasley; photo.
100 UNI Center for Multicultural Education hosts late night movie
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Late night at the CME program will present the film Mi Familia.