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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Horror film "Barbarian" brings terror to theaters Neessen--Ben (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:10, p.05	9/29/2022	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.
2	"Bullet Train" movie review Alder--Theo (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:8, p.05	9/22/2022	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.
3	"Bodies Bodies Bodies" Alder--Theo (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:5, p.04	9/12/2022	Theo Alder reviews the thriller movie "Bodies Bodies Bodies". He reviews the plot and actors but overall thinks the movie is worth watching as long as you have low expectations for it; photo.
4	Jordan Peele's Nope makes you think again Alder--Theo (Student--2022) Northern Iowan 119:2, p.05	8/29/2022	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.
5	Eggers' epic "The Northman" tells a tale of bloody revenge Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:52, p.04	4/25/2022	Friesen reviews Eggers' "The Northman," 3.5/5; photo.
6	A muggled story of wizards and muggles in "Secrets of Dumbledore" Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:50, p.04	4/18/2022	Friesen reviews "The Secrets of Dumbledore" with 2.5/5; photo.
7	"Ambulance" is Bayhem at its best Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:49, p.04	4/14/2022	Friesen reviews "Ambulance," giving it 3/5 stars; photo.
8	I'd rather sell my soul than watch "Morbius" again Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:46, p.04	4/4/2022	The author reviews the film "Morbius," giving it a 1/5 rating; photo.
9	"The Batman" finds beauty in the darkness Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:40, p.04	3/7/2022	Hunter Friesen gives "The Batman" a 4/5 rating; photo.
10	Ranking this year's Best Picture nominee Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:39, p.05	3/3/2022	Hunter Friesen gives their ranking of the Oscars' ten Best Picture nominees.
11	Dinklage stops the show in "Cyrano" Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:37, p.04	2/24/2022	Hunter Friesen gives their review of "Cyrano" in poem form, rating it a 3.5/5; photo.
12	No honor among thieves in "Uncharted" Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:36, p.04	2/21/2022	Friesen reviews the film "Uncharted" and gives it a 2.5/5.
13	"Death on the Nile" is a misguided murder mystery Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:34, p.04	2/14/2022	"Death on the Nile" does not hold up to its predecessor, "Murder on the Orient Express," earning it a 2/5 rating; photo.
14	2022 Academy award nominations recap Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:33, p.05	2/10/2022	The author lays out all of the above-the-line categories and their nominees for the Academy Awards, as well as giving analysis.
15	A report from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:30, p.05	1/31/2022	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).
16	Ten best films of 2021 Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:28, p.05	1/24/2022	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.
17	Winter break movie reviews Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:28, p.05	1/24/2022	Hunter Friesen reviews the movies they viewed over winter break.
18	Campion's "Power of the Dog" reinvents the western genre Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:27, p.04	12/6/2021	Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog" receives a 4 out of 5 rating from Hunter Friesen; photo.
19	We are thankful for films Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:26, p.04	12/2/2021	Hunter Friesen gives thanks to the five movies he watched over Fall Break; photo.
20	'The French Dispatch', Wes Anderson's masterpiece Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:23, p.04	11/15/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews Wes Anderson's new film "The French Dispatch," rewarding it a 5/5 rating; photo.
21	'Eternals' just another cog in the Marvel machine Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:21, p.04	11/8/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews the newest Marvel film, "Eternals." He rates it 3/5; photo.
22	Dreams turn to disappointment Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:19, p.04	11/1/2021	Hunter Friesen reviews Edgar Wright's new film "Last Night in Soho," giving it a 3/5 rating; photo.
23	"Dune" is a grand disappointment Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:17, p.04	10/25/2021	Hunter Friesen discusses the new movie adaption of the novel "Dune," which he rated a 3/5; photo.
24	"The Last Duel": A modern medieval epic Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:15, p.04	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.
25	"Squid Game" takes Netflix by storm Oleson--Andrew (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:14, p.04	10/14/2021	Andrew Oleson reviews the new Netflix show "Squid Game," giving it a 3/5; photo.
26	A farewell to Bond in "No Time to Die" Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:13, p.04	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.
27	Despedida de Bond Mendez Aguilar -- Mario (Student--2021), Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:13, p.05	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.
28	Venom: A Carnage of Quality Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:11, p.04	10/4/2021	Film Critic Hunter Friesen gives a scathing review of the movie, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage", giving it a 1.5/5 rating; photo.
29	"Dear Evan Hansen" cannot recapture stage magic Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:8, p.04	9/23/2021	A film review of "Dear Evan Hansen;" photo. Read the article in Spanish on page 5, N.I en Español: Dear Evan Hansen.
30	N.I. en Español: Dear Evan Hansen Mendez Aguilar -- Mario (Student--2021), Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:8, p.05	9/23/2021	An N.I. en Español review of "Dear Evan Hansen."
31	"Malignant" is matter over mind Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:5, p.05	9/13/2021	Friesen's take on James Wan's "Malignant;" photo.
32	"Shang-Chi" brings balance to the MCU Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:4, p.05	9/9/2021	Friesen's take on "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings;" photo.
33	"Dream with ME" premieres its first screening Loeckle--Theo (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:2, p.04	8/30/2021	Theo Loeckle writes his review of "Dream with ME" which was produced at UNI by Jim Bray and Gretta Berghammer. The film uses hip-hop theatre to reflect on events such as the pandemic that happened the past year by following multiple characters and their stories; photo.
34	UNI student offers review of Cannes Film Festival Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:2, p.05	8/30/2021	Hunter Friesen was invited to the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France this summer. He reviews all ten films he saw while there; photos.
35	Summer 2021 Blockbuster Film Reviews Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:1, p.09	8/26/2021	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.
36	2021 Academy Award predictions Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:52, p.05	4/22/2021	Friesen predicts the winners of the 93rd annual Academy Awards. Predictions include: Best Supporting Actor - Daniel Kaluuya; Best Supporting Actress - Yuh-Jung Youn; Best Leading Actor - Chadwick Boseman; Best Leading Actress - Carey Mulligan; Best Original Screenplay - "Promising Young Woman"; Best Adapted Screenplay - "Nomadland"; Best Director - Chloe Zhao; Best Motion Picture - "Nomadland"; photos.
37	'Godzilla vs Kong' is exactly what it needs to be Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:47, p.05	4/5/2021	Friesen reviews "Godzilla vs Kong," 3.5/5; photo.
38	'The Father' teaches through tears Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:46, p.09	4/1/2021	Friesen reviews "The Father," 4/5; photo.
39	Finally, 'Justice League' is enjoyable Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:44, p.05	3/25/2021	Friesen reviews "Zack Snyder's Justice League," 3.5/5; photo.
40	2021 Oscar nominations recap Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:42, p.05	3/18/2021	Friesen summarizes the 2021 Academy Awards Oscars nominations and analyzes who was listed and who was not; photos.
41	'Chaos Walking' is just white noise Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:40, p.05	3/11/2021	Friesen reviews "Chaos Walking," the first movie the author has seen since theatres re-opened, 2/5; photo.
42	Billie Holiday biopic exploits singer's pain Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:38, p.05	3/4/2021	Friesen reviews "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," 2/5; photo.
43	'I Care a Lot' is devilishly fun Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:36, p.05	2/25/2021	Friesen reviews "I Care a Lot," 3.5/5; photo.
44	Top 10 best films of 2020 Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:34, p.05	2/18/2021	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.
45	"Judas" invigorates Fred Hampton's legacy Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:31, p.05	2/8/2021	Friesen reviews "Judas and the Black Messiah," 4.5/5; photo.
46	"The Little Things" brings little to the table Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:30, p.05	2/4/2021	Friesen reviews "The Little Things," 3/5; photo.
47	The winter break movie roundup Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:28, p.05	1/28/2021	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.
48	'Borat 2' is a funny retread Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:23, p.05	11/5/2020	Friesen reviews Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm;" 3.5/5; photo.
49	'The Witches' casts weak spells Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:21, p.04	10/29/2020	Friesen reviews "The Witches," 2.5/5; photo.
50	Sandler's 'Hubie Halloween' could be worse Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:17, p.05	10/15/2020	Hunter Friesen gives his opinion on Adam Sandler's newest movie, "Hubie Halloween."

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