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	Title	Date	Summary
51	Short horror film to host open auditions Qualley--Sarah (Student--2021), Lynch--Brandon (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:40, p.04	3/11/2021	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 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.
53	'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.
54	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.
55	A brief history of presidents in film Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:33, p.05	2/15/2021	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 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.
57	Virtual French Film Festival comes to UNI Baur--Nicholas (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 117:31, p.04	2/8/2021	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 Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:30, p.05	2/4/2021	Friesen reviews "The Little Things," 3/5; photo.
59	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.
60	The films to come during winter break Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:25, p.05	11/12/2020	Friesen lists several films that will be released during the extended winter break; photos.
61	'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.
62	"Chicago 7" is a timely court drama Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:20, p.04	10/26/2020	Friesen reviews "The Trial of the Chicago 7," 4/5; photo.
63	Where is UNI's international media club? Montgomery--Tyler (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 117:17, p.03	10/15/2020	The author argues for a club that explores foreign media.
64	Film review: stars shine in "Boys in the Band" Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:14, p.05	10/5/2020	"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. Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:13, p.04	10/1/2020	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' Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:11, p.05	9/24/2020	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 Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:8, p.04	9/14/2020	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 Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:5, p.05	9/3/2020	Hunter Friesen writes a film review about the movie "Tenet," 3.5/5; photo.
69	"New Mutants" offers nothing new Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:4, p.05	8/31/2020	Hunter Friesen delivers a review of the movie "New Mutants," 2/5; photo.
70	Finding treasure under the moon Baur--Nicholas (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 116:1, p.04	8/20/2020	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.
71	Top 5 movies released during quarantine Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:1, p.09	8/20/2020	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.
72	Pixar's 'Onward' is heartwarming Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:43, p.04	3/12/2020	Friesen reviews "Onward," 3.5/5; photo.
73	'MountainFilm' comes to UNI Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:42, p.04	3/9/2020	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.
74	Friesen: 'The invisible Man' is one to see Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:41, p.04	3/5/2020	Friesen reviews the movie "The Invisible Man," 3.5/5; photo.
75	'MountainFilm' event to be held Johnson--Alex (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 116:40, p.04	3/2/2020	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.
76	'Last Thing' is a confusing mess Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:39, p.04	2/27/2020	Friesen reviews the Netflix film "The Last Thing He Wanted," 1.5/5; photo.
77	'Sonic' can't outrun its problems Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:37, p.05	2/20/2020	Friesen reviews "Sonic the Hedgehog," 2/5; photo.
78	Friesen: Oscars were predictable Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:35, p.04	2/13/2020	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.
79	Academy Awards predictions Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:33, p.04	2/6/2020	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.
80	Ritchie returns home home with stylish 'Gentlemen' Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:31, p.05	1/30/2020	Friesen reviews "The Gentlemen," 3/5; photo.
81	Film informs on trauma-informed care Alldredge--Anna (Student--2019), Cummings--Gabriella (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 116:30, p.05	1/27/2020	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.
82	Friesen's top films of 2019 Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:29, p.04	1/23/2020	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.
83	Winter break film review roundup Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:28, p.04	1/16/2020	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.
84	'Marriage Story' hits home with laughter and tears Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:27, p.04	12/12/2019	Friesen reviews "Marriage Story," 4/5; photo.
85	Scorsese crafts crime epic 'Irishman' Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:26, p.04	12/9/2019	Friesen reviews "The Irishman," 4.5/5; photo.
86	McKellen vs Mirren in 'Good Liar' Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:24, p.04	11/21/2019	Friesen reviews "The Good Liar," 3.5/5; photo.
87	'Jojo Rabbit' comically attacks Nazis Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:22, p.04	11/14/2019	Friesen reviews "Jojo Rabbit," 4/5; photo.
88	'Dark Fate' can't revive tired franchise Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:20, p.04	11/7/2019	Friesen reviews "Terminator: Dark Fate," 2.5/5; photo.
89	Streaming wars make for tough decisions Lien--Taylor (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:20, p.03	11/7/2019	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.
90	Panther Portrait: Rocky Horror Picture Show Mitchell--Cecilia (Class of 2022), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:19, p.04	11/4/2019	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.
91	Weekly club unites anime fans McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:19, p.04	11/4/2019	The Anime Club, which launched in 2016, meets weekly to watch anime - Japanese animated shows and films - and discuss them; photos.
92	'Current War' electrifies history Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:18, p.05	10/31/2019	Friesen reviews "Current War," 3.5/5; photo.
93	'Zombieland' returns without brains Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:17, p.05	10/28/2019	Friesen reviews "Zombieland: Double Tap," 2.5/5; photo.
94	2 Smiths can't save 'Gemini Man' Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:14, p.04	10/17/2019	Friesen reviews the "Gemini Man" (2019), 2.5/5; photo.
95	'Joker' clowns around with message Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:12, p.04	10/10/2019	Friesen reviews "Joker," 3.5/5; photo.
96	'Between Two Ferns' thrives in limelight Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022), Tribune News Service Northern Iowan 116:10, p.04	10/3/2019	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.
97	'Ad Astra' tells human story on cosmic level Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:7, p.05	9/23/2019	Friesen reviews "Ad Astra," 4.5/5; photo.
98	Scafaria's 'Hustlers' makes it rain Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:5, p.05	9/16/2019	Hunter Friesen reviews "Hustlers," 4/5; photo.
99	"It" sequel is too long for too little Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:4, p.04	9/12/2019	Friesen reviews IT: Chapter 2, based on Stephen King's novel "It," and gives it 3/5; photo.
100	Top 5 movies of Summer 2019 Friesen--Hunter (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:2, p.04	9/5/2019	Friesen names "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum," "Midsommar," "The Farewell," "Toy Story 4," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" as the top movies of the summer; photos.

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