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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Mermaids can be Black Northern Iowan 119:23, p.3	11/14/2022	Nkasa Bolumbu writes an opinion piece on her thoughts with Disney's decision to cast a Black actress to play Ariel in the new live action movie. Bolumbu argues that skin color can be interchangeable when the whiteness of a character isn't a big part of their story like in Disney's movie "The Little Mermaid" or "Cinderella". She also adds that the story of Ariel is a fictional fantasy which takes place in a world where race isn't an issue; photo.
2	Horror movies are the worst Northern Iowan 119:17, p.3	10/24/2022	Abigail Saathoff writes an opinion piece against horror movies except for the few that have good plots/storylines such as "A Quiet Place" or "It".
3	Horror film "Barbarian" brings terror to theaters Northern Iowan 119:10, p.5	09/29/2022	Guest columnist and UNI student, Ben Neessen, writes his opinions on the new horror movie "Barbarian". He argues that the great writing, performances, and cinematography all make this movie captivating and fun to watch; photo.
4	The drama of "Don't Worry Darling" Northern Iowan 119:9, p.5	09/26/2022	Theo Alder reports on the drama that is unfolding around the movie "Don't Worry Darling" and it's cast. The drama (which some speculate is fake) includes some popular stars including Harry Styles, Shia LaBeouf, and Chris Pine; photo.
5	"Bullet Train" movie review Northern Iowan 119:8, p.5	09/22/2022	Theo Alder writes a review for the new movie, "Bullet Train". Alder states that the movie has a simple but good plot and is filled with a star studded cast; photo.
6	Jordan Peele's Nope makes you think again Northern Iowan 119:2, p.5	08/29/2022	Theo Alder, NI Film Critic, reviews the movie "Nope" written and directed by Jordan Peele. Alder gives the movie high praises commenting on the fantastic work of the special and visual effects teams, the director, and the actors; photo.
7	Eggers' epic "The Northman" tells a tale of bloody revenge Northern Iowan 118:52, p.4	04/25/2022	Friesen reviews Eggers' "The Northman," 3.5/5; photo.
8	A muggled story of wizards and muggles in "Secrets of Dumbledore" Northern Iowan 118:50, p.4	04/18/2022	Friesen reviews "The Secrets of Dumbledore" with 2.5/5; photo.
9	"Ambulance" is Bayhem at its best Northern Iowan 118:49, p.4	04/14/2022	Friesen reviews "Ambulance," giving it 3/5 stars; photo.
10	I'd rather sell my soul than watch "Morbius" again Northern Iowan 118:46, p.4	04/04/2022	The author reviews the film "Morbius," giving it a 1/5 rating; photo.
11	Sans smith slap, another tiring Oscars Northern Iowan 118:45, p.4	03/31/2022	The author critiques the Academy Awards ceremony for being predictable and formulaic, not including all awards in the broadcast, and its long runtime, along with overt product placement and flat jokes. Friesen also discusses Will Smith slapping Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. However, the author concludes that loyal viewers will continue to watch; photo.
12	94th Academy Award predictions Northern Iowan 118:43, p.5	03/24/2022	Hunter Friesen gives their Academy Award predictions; photo.
13	"The Batman" finds beauty in the darkness Northern Iowan 118:40, p.4	03/07/2022	Hunter Friesen gives "The Batman" a 4/5 rating; photo.
14	Ranking this year's Best Picture nominee Northern Iowan 118:39, p.5	03/03/2022	Hunter Friesen gives their ranking of the Oscars' ten Best Picture nominees.
15	Dinklage stops the show in "Cyrano" Northern Iowan 118:37, p.4	02/24/2022	Hunter Friesen gives their review of "Cyrano" in poem form, rating it a 3.5/5; photo.
16	Film Appreciation Club features 'best worst movie ever' Northern Iowan 118:36, p.1	02/21/2022	"The Room," a film written, directed, and acted in by Tommy Wiseau, was screened by the Film Appreciation Club. The audience participated in throwing spoons and quoting lines from the "worst best movie ever."
17	No honor among thieves in "Uncharted" Northern Iowan 118:36, p.4	02/21/2022	Friesen reviews the film "Uncharted" and gives it a 2.5/5.
18	"Death on the Nile" is a misguided murder mystery Northern Iowan 118:34, p.4	02/14/2022	"Death on the Nile" does not hold up to its predecessor, "Murder on the Orient Express," earning it a 2/5 rating; photo.
19	2022 Academy award nominations recap Northern Iowan 118:33, p.5	02/10/2022	The author lays out all of the above-the-line categories and their nominees for the Academy Awards, as well as giving analysis.
20	2021 Oscar nomination predictions Northern Iowan 118:32, p.4	02/07/2022	Hunter Friesen gives his predictions for the 2021 Oscar nominations.
21	A report from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival Northern Iowan 118:30, p.5	01/31/2022	Film Critic Hunter Friesen rates the movies he viewed during the weeklong Sundance Film Festival. Those rated were: "After Yang" (4/5), "Dual" (4/5), "Happening" (4/5), "Cha Cha Real Smooth" (3.5/5), "Resurrection" (3/5), "Call Jane" (2.5/5), and "Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul" (2.5/5).
22	Twenty-five movies to get excited about in 2022 Northern Iowan 118:30, p.5	01/31/2022	Hunter Friesen details 25 movies that he is looking forward to in 2022.
23	Ten best films of 2021 Northern Iowan 118:28, p.5	01/24/2022	Hunter Friesen gives a list of what he believes to be the ten best movies of the year. He also includes five of the worst films of the year and his best film honorable mentions; photo.
24	Winter break movie reviews Northern Iowan 118:28, p.5	01/24/2022	Hunter Friesen reviews the movies they viewed over winter break.
25	Campion's "Power of the Dog" reinvents the western genre Northern Iowan 118:27, p.4	12/06/2021	Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog" receives a 4 out of 5 rating from Hunter Friesen; photo.
26	We are thankful for films Northern Iowan 118:26, p.4	12/02/2021	Hunter Friesen gives thanks to the five movies he watched over Fall Break; photo.
27	'The French Dispatch', Wes Anderson's masterpiece Northern Iowan 118:23, p.4	11/15/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews Wes Anderson's new film "The French Dispatch," rewarding it a 5/5 rating; photo.
28	'Eternals' just another cog in the Marvel machine Northern Iowan 118:21, p.4	11/08/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews the newest Marvel film, "Eternals." He rates it 3/5; photo.
29	Dreams turn to disappointment Northern Iowan 118:19, p.4	11/01/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews Edgar Wright's new film "Last Night in Soho," giving it a 3/5 rating; photo.
30	"Dune" is a grand disappointment Northern Iowan 118:17, p.4	10/25/2021	Hunter Friesen discusses the new movie adaption of the novel "Dune," which he rated a 3/5; photo.
31	"The Last Duel": A modern medieval epic Northern Iowan 118:15, p.4	10/18/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews Ridley Scott's new film The Last Duel, starring Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, and Adam Driver in the three main roles. Friesen rates the movie 4/5, stating that it is one of Scott's finest films; photo.
32	"Squid Game" takes Netflix by storm Northern Iowan 118:14, p.4	10/14/2021	Andrew Oleson reviews the new Netflix show "Squid Game," giving it a 3/5; photo.
33	A farewell to Bond in "No Time to Die" Northern Iowan 118:13, p.4	10/11/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews the new James Bond film "No Time to Die." He gives Daniel Craig's last Bond film a 4/5 rating. Read in Spanish and see photo on page 5; photo.
34	Despedida de Bond Northern Iowan 118:13, p.5	10/11/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews the new James Bond film "No Time to Die." He gives Daniel Craig's last Bond film a 4/5 rating. Read in English and see photo on page 4; photo.
35	Venom: A Carnage of Quality Northern Iowan 118:11, p.4	10/04/2021	Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives a scathing review of the movie, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", giving it a 1.5/5 rating; photo.
36	"Dear Evan Hansen" cannot recapture stage magic Northern Iowan 118:8, p.4	09/23/2021	A film review of "Dear Evan Hansen;" photo. Read the article in Spanish on page 5, N.I en Español: Dear Evan Hansen.
37	N.I. en Español: Dear Evan Hansen Northern Iowan 118:8, p.5	09/23/2021	An N.I. en Español review of "Dear Evan Hansen."
38	Fall film festival ushers Oscar season Northern Iowan 118:6, p.5	09/16/2021	Film festivals introduce movies for the Oscars season; photo.
39	"Malignant" is matter over mind Northern Iowan 118:5, p.5	09/13/2021	Friesen's take on James Wan's "Malignant;" photo.
40	"Shang-Chi" brings balance to the MCU Northern Iowan 118:4, p.5	09/09/2021	Friesen's take on "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings;" photo.
41	UNI student offers review of Cannes Film Festival Northern Iowan 118:2, p.5	08/30/2021	Hunter Friesen was invited to the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France this summer. He reviews all ten films he saw while there; photos.
42	Summer 2021 Blockbuster Film Reviews Northern Iowan 118:1, p.9	08/26/2021	Hunter Friesen gives his reviews of the blockbuster films released during the summer of 2021 including the movies Black Widow, Suicide Squad, and In the Heights; photo.
43	An Oscars to remember for the wrong reasons Northern Iowan 117:54, p.5	04/29/2021	Friesen reviews the 93rd Academy Awards and grades it a "D"; photo.
44	2021 summer movie preview Northern Iowan 117:50, p.5	04/15/2021	Friesen highlights upcoming summer 2021 movie releases, which may motivate readers to return to the theater. They include "Those Who Wish Me Dead," "Army of the Dead," "A Quiet Place," "In the Heights," "Black Widow," "Old," "The Green Knight," "Stillwater," "The Suicide Squad," and "Respect." Others to check out include "Spiral: From the Book of Saw," "The Woman in the Window," "Cruella," "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," Luca," F9," "Space Jam: A New Legacy," and "Free Guy"; photos.
45	'Godzilla vs Kong' is exactly what it needs to be Northern Iowan 117:47, p.5	04/05/2021	Friesen reviews "Godzilla vs Kong," 3.5/5; photo.
46	'The Father' teaches through tears Northern Iowan 117:46, p.9	04/01/2021	Friesen reviews "The Father," 4/5; photo.
47	Finally, 'Justice League' is enjoyable Northern Iowan 117:44, p.5	03/25/2021	Friesen reviews "Zack Snyder's Justice League," 3.5/5; photo.
48	Panther Portrait: Maucker Movie with CAB Northern Iowan 117:43, p.5	03/22/2021	The Campus Activities Board (CAB) screened "Mean Girls" on March 18 as part of their "Maucker Movies" series; photos.
49	2021 Oscar nominations recap Northern Iowan 117:42, p.5	03/18/2021	Friesen summarizes the 2021 Academy Awards Oscars nominations and analyzes who was listed and who was not; photos.
50	'Chaos Walking' is just white noise Northern Iowan 117:40, p.5	03/11/2021	Friesen reviews "Chaos Walking," the first movie the author has seen since theatres re-opened, 2/5; photo.
51	Short horror film to host open auditions Northern Iowan 117:40, p.4	03/11/2021	Student Brandon Lynch wrote a horror short film called "The Mark of the Beast" about a man who gets abducted by a satanic cult. Lynch is currently looking for actors and crewmembers as his short film sits in the pre-production stages; photo.
52	Billie Holiday biopic exploits singer's pain Northern Iowan 117:38, p.5	03/04/2021	Friesen reviews "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," 2/5; photo.
53	'I Care a Lot' is devilishly fun Northern Iowan 117:36, p.5	02/25/2021	Friesen reviews "I Care a Lot," 3.5/5; photo.
54	Top 10 best films of 2020 Northern Iowan 117:34, p.5	02/18/2021	Friesen ranks films released in 2020. Honorable mentions include "Possessor," "Tenet," "The Truth," "On the Rocks," and "Let Them All Talk." Tenth to first, the top ten are: "Ammonite," "One Night in Miami," "The Prom," "Wolfwalkers," "The Nest," "First Cow," "The Trial of the Chicago 7," "Nomadland," "The Vast of Night," and "Never Rarely Sometimes Always;" photos.
55	A brief history of presidents in film Northern Iowan 117:33, p.5	02/15/2021	Friesen discusses incidents of U.S. presidents Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and George W. Bush being featured in film; photos.
56	"Judas" invigorates Fred Hampton's legacy Northern Iowan 117:31, p.5	02/08/2021	Friesen reviews "Judas and the Black Messiah," 4.5/5; photo.
57	Virtual French Film Festival comes to UNI Northern Iowan 117:31, p.4	02/08/2021	UNI's Department of Languages and Literature will host a virtual French Film Festival through February and March; photo.
58	"The Little Things" brings little to the table Northern Iowan 117:30, p.5	02/04/2021	Friesen reviews "The Little Things," 3/5; photo.
59	The winter break movie roundup Northern Iowan 117:28, p.5	01/28/2021	Friesen rates and reviews movies released during winter break. Films that received ratings were "Ammonite," 4/5; "Let Them All Talk," 4/5; "Nomadland," 4/5; "Wolfwalkers," 4/5; "Another Round," 3.5/5; "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," 3.5/5; "News of the World," 3.5/5; "Pieces of a Woman," 3.5/5; "Promising Young Woman," 3.5/5; "Soul," 3.5/5; "Sound of Metal," 3.5/5; "The Midnight Sky," 3/5; "Uncle Frank," 3/5; and "Sylvie's Love," 2/5. Films receiving reviews were "Hillbilly Elegy," 2/5; "Wonder Woman 1984," 2/5; "Mank," 3.5/5; "One Night in Miami," 4/5; and "The Prom," 4/5.
60	The films to come during winter break Northern Iowan 117:25, p.5	11/12/2020	Friesen lists several films that will be released during the extended winter break; photos.
61	'Borat 2' is a funny retread Northern Iowan 117:23, p.5	11/05/2020	Friesen reviews Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm;" 3.5/5; photo.
62	"Chicago 7" is a timely court drama Northern Iowan 117:20, p.4	10/26/2020	Friesen reviews "The Trial of the Chicago 7," 4/5; photo.
63	Where is UNI's international media club? Northern Iowan 117:17, p.3	10/15/2020	The author argues for a club that explores foreign media.
64	Film review: stars shine in "Boys in the Band" Northern Iowan 117:14, p.5	10/05/2020	"Boys in the Band" is a film staged in New York featuring seven gay friends getting ready for a birthday party. Friesen believes this is an astounding stage-to-screen adaptation that is relevant in today's society and scores a 4 out of 5; photo.
65	Netflix movie 'Enola Holmes' is clever fun. Northern Iowan 117:13, p.4	10/01/2020	The author gives their review of the Netflix film "Enola Holmes," a 3.5/5 rating; photo.
66	Sin and sweat in 'The Devil All the Time' Northern Iowan 117:11, p.5	09/24/2020	Friesen reviews the Antonio Campos film "The Devil All the Time," giving it a 3/5 rating; photo.
67	'Mulan' review: more realistic, less fun Northern Iowan 117:8, p.4	09/14/2020	Hunter Friesen reviews the Disney live action version of the story "Mulan." Friesen informs readers of the price point of the film and gives it 3/5; photo.
68	"Tenet": an incomprehensible spectacle Northern Iowan 117:5, p.5	09/03/2020	Hunter Friesen writes a film review about the movie "Tenet," 3.5/5; photo.
69	"New Mutants" offers nothing new Northern Iowan 117:4, p.5	08/31/2020	Hunter Friesen delivers a review of the movie "New Mutants," 2/5; photo.
70	Seybert: Representation matters Northern Iowan 117:4, p.3	08/31/2020	Addi Seybert writes an opinion piece on the importance of Black representation in movies and media following the death of actor Chadwick Boseman; photo.
71	Finding treasure under the moon Northern Iowan 116:1, p.4	08/20/2020	The 1980s classic film "The Goonies" is the sixth and final installment of the "Movies Under the Moon" summer drive-in movies presented by Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), the Hearst Center for the Arts, and Community Main Street; photos.
72	Top 5 movies released during quarantine Northern Iowan 116:1, p.9	08/20/2020	Film critic Hunter Friesen lists five films to come out since March 17 (the day all cinemas shutdown) that he thinks deserve praise and recognition.
73	Pixar's 'Onward' is heartwarming Northern Iowan 116:43, p.4	03/12/2020	Friesen reviews "Onward," 3.5/5; photo.
74	'MountainFilm' comes to UNI Northern Iowan 116:42, p.4	03/09/2020	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.
75	Friesen: 'The invisible Man' is one to see Northern Iowan 116:41, p.4	03/05/2020	Friesen reviews the movie "The Invisible Man," 3.5/5; photo.
76	'MountainFilm' event to be held Northern Iowan 116:40, p.4	03/02/2020	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.
77	'Last Thing' is a confusing mess Northern Iowan 116:39, p.4	02/27/2020	Friesen reviews the Netflix film "The Last Thing He Wanted," 1.5/5; photo.
78	'Sonic' can't outrun its problems Northern Iowan 116:37, p.5	02/20/2020	Friesen reviews "Sonic the Hedgehog," 2/5; photo.
79	Friesen: Oscars were predictable Northern Iowan 116:35, p.4	02/13/2020	Friesen reviews the 92nd Academy Awards and concludes that "Parasite" made history, Bong Joon-ho had the biggest night, the show itself wasn't very good, it was a pretty predictable night, and history was made on all fronts; photo.
80	Academy Awards predictions Northern Iowan 116:33, p.4	02/06/2020	Friesen makes predictions for the 2020 92nd Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor - Brad Bitt; Best Supporting Actress - Laura Dern; Best Leading Actor - Joaquin Phoenix; Best Leading Actress - Renee Zellweger; Best Original Screenplay - Parasite; Best Adapted Screenplay - Little Women; Best Director - Sam Mendes; Best Motion Picture - "1917"; photo.
81	Ritchie returns home home with stylish 'Gentlemen' Northern Iowan 116:31, p.5	01/30/2020	Friesen reviews "The Gentlemen," 3/5; photo.
82	Film informs on trauma-informed care Northern Iowan 116:30, p.5	01/27/2020	The UNI Department of Social Work hosted a film screening of "Like Any Other Kid" and subsequent discussion about the use of therapeutic approaches to promote behavioral change in the juvenile justice system, specifically the Missouri Method. Graduate student and co-president of the Master's in Social Work Student Association (MWSWA) Nicole Valentine assisted in coordinating the event and spoke on trauma and rehabilitation; photo.
83	Friesen's top films of 2019 Northern Iowan 116:29, p.4	01/23/2020	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.
84	Winter break film review roundup Northern Iowan 116:28, p.4	01/16/2020	Friesen reviews and rates films released over winter break. Films reviewed include "Cats," 2.5/5; "Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker," 3/5; "Bombshell," 3.5/5; "1917," 4/5; and "Little Women," 5/5. Films rated include "A Hidden Life," 3.5/5; "Just Mercy," 3.5/5; "The Aeronauts," 3.5/5; "The Two Popes," 3.5/5; and "Uncut Gems," 4/5; photos.
85	'Marriage Story' hits home with laughter and tears Northern Iowan 116:27, p.4	12/12/2019	Friesen reviews "Marriage Story," 4/5; photo.
86	Scorsese crafts crime epic 'Irishman' Northern Iowan 116:26, p.4	12/09/2019	Friesen reviews "The Irishman," 4.5/5; photo.
87	McKellen vs Mirren in 'Good Liar' Northern Iowan 116:24, p.4	11/21/2019	Friesen reviews "The Good Liar," 3.5/5; photo.
88	'Jojo Rabbit' comically attacks Nazis Northern Iowan 116:22, p.4	11/14/2019	Friesen reviews "Jojo Rabbit," 4/5; photo.
89	'Dark Fate' can't revive tired franchise Northern Iowan 116:20, p.4	11/07/2019	Friesen reviews "Terminator: Dark Fate," 2.5/5; photo.
90	Streaming wars make for tough decisions Northern Iowan 116:20, p.3	11/07/2019	In the author's opinion, the content "streaming wars" are just beginning. Lien discusses the upcoming launches of Disney Plus and HBO Max as well as Netflix and Filmstruck; photos.
91	Panther Portrait: Rocky Horror Picture Show Northern Iowan 116:19, p.4	11/04/2019	Alpha Psi Omega held UNI's annual midnight showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at Stayer-Wood Theater on November 1. David Harnois of TheatreUNI hosted; photos.
92	Weekly club unites anime fans Northern Iowan 116:19, p.4	11/04/2019	The Anime Club, which launched in 2016, meets weekly to watch anime - Japanese animated shows and films - and discuss them; photos.
93	'Current War' electrifies history Northern Iowan 116:18, p.5	10/31/2019	Friesen reviews "Current War," 3.5/5; photo.
94	'Zombieland' returns without brains Northern Iowan 116:17, p.5	10/28/2019	Friesen reviews "Zombieland: Double Tap," 2.5/5; photo.
95	2 Smiths can't save 'Gemini Man' Northern Iowan 116:14, p.4	10/17/2019	Friesen reviews the "Gemini Man" (2019), 2.5/5; photo.
96	'Joker' clowns around with message Northern Iowan 116:12, p.4	10/10/2019	Friesen reviews "Joker," 3.5/5; photo.
97	'Between Two Ferns' thrives in limelight Northern Iowan 116:10, p.4	10/03/2019	Friesen reviews "Between Two Ferns: The Movie," a film adaption of a popular online talk show series hosted by Zach Galifianakis, and gives it 3.5/5; photo.
98	'Ad Astra' tells human story on cosmic level Northern Iowan 116:7, p.5	09/23/2019	Friesen reviews "Ad Astra," 4.5/5; photo.
99	Scafaria's 'Hustlers' makes it rain Northern Iowan 116:5, p.5	09/16/2019	Hunter Friesen reviews "Hustlers," 4/5; photo.
100	"It" sequel is too long for too little Northern Iowan 116:4, p.4	09/12/2019	Friesen reviews IT: Chapter 2, based on Stephen King's novel "It," and gives it 3/5; photo.