Movies

Displaying 51 - 100 of 1161 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
51 'Chaos Walking' is just white noise
Northern Iowan 117:40, p.5 		Friesen reviews "Chaos Walking," the first movie the author has seen since theatres re-opened, 2/5; photo.
52 Billie Holiday biopic exploits singer's pain
Northern Iowan 117:38, p.5 		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 		Friesen reviews "I Care a Lot," 3.5/5; photo.
54 Top 10 best films of 2020
Northern Iowan 117:34, p.5 		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 		Friesen discusses incidents of U.S. presidents Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and George W. Bush being featured in film; photos.
56 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.
57 "Judas" invigorates Fred Hampton's legacy
Northern Iowan 117:31, p.5 		Friesen reviews "Judas and the Black Messiah," 4.5/5; photo.
58 "The Little Things" brings little to the table
Northern Iowan 117:30, p.5 		Friesen reviews "The Little Things," 3/5; photo.
59 The winter break movie roundup
Northern Iowan 117:28, p.5 		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 		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 		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 		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 		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 		"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 		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 		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 		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 		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 		Hunter Friesen delivers a review of the movie "New Mutants," 2/5; photo.
70 Top 5 movies released during quarantine
Northern Iowan 116:1, p.9 		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.
71 Finding treasure under the moon
Northern Iowan 116:1, p.4 		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 Pixar's 'Onward' is heartwarming
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.4 		Friesen reviews "Onward," 3.5/5; photo.
73 '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.
74 Friesen: 'The invisible Man' is one to see
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.4 		Friesen reviews the movie "The Invisible Man," 3.5/5; photo.
75 '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.
76 'Last Thing' is a confusing mess
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.4 		Friesen reviews the Netflix film "The Last Thing He Wanted," 1.5/5; photo.
77 'Sonic' can't outrun its problems
Northern Iowan 116:37, p.5 		Friesen reviews "Sonic the Hedgehog," 2/5; photo.
78 Friesen: Oscars were predictable
Northern Iowan 116:35, p.4 		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
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.4 		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'
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.5 		Friesen reviews "The Gentlemen," 3/5; photo.
81 Film informs on trauma-informed care
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.5 		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
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.
83 Winter break film review roundup
Northern Iowan 116:28, p.4 		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
Northern Iowan 116:27, p.4 		Friesen reviews "Marriage Story," 4/5; photo.
85 Scorsese crafts crime epic 'Irishman'
Northern Iowan 116:26, p.4 		Friesen reviews "The Irishman," 4.5/5; photo.
86 McKellen vs Mirren in 'Good Liar'
Northern Iowan 116:24, p.4 		Friesen reviews "The Good Liar," 3.5/5; photo.
87 'Jojo Rabbit' comically attacks Nazis
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.4 		Friesen reviews "Jojo Rabbit," 4/5; photo.
88 'Dark Fate' can't revive tired franchise
Northern Iowan 116:20, p.4 		Friesen reviews "Terminator: Dark Fate," 2.5/5; photo.
89 Streaming wars make for tough decisions
Northern Iowan 116:20, p.3 		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 Weekly club unites anime fans
Northern Iowan 116:19, p.4 		The Anime Club, which launched in 2016, meets weekly to watch anime - Japanese animated shows and films - and discuss them; photos.
91 Panther Portrait: Rocky Horror Picture Show
Northern Iowan 116:19, p.4 		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 'Current War' electrifies history
Northern Iowan 116:18, p.5 		Friesen reviews "Current War," 3.5/5; photo.
93 'Zombieland' returns without brains
Northern Iowan 116:17, p.5 		Friesen reviews "Zombieland: Double Tap," 2.5/5; photo.
94 2 Smiths can't save 'Gemini Man'
Northern Iowan 116:14, p.4 		Friesen reviews the "Gemini Man" (2019), 2.5/5; photo.
95 'Joker' clowns around with message
Northern Iowan 116:12, p.4 		Friesen reviews "Joker," 3.5/5; photo.
96 'Between Two Ferns' thrives in limelight
Northern Iowan 116:10, p.4 		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
Northern Iowan 116:7, p.5 		Friesen reviews "Ad Astra," 4.5/5; photo.
98 Scafaria's 'Hustlers' makes it rain
Northern Iowan 116:5, p.5 		Hunter Friesen reviews "Hustlers," 4/5; photo.
99 "It" sequel is too long for too little
Northern Iowan 116:4, p.4 		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
Northern Iowan 116:2, p.4 		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.