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Julia Garner in a scene from The Assistant [Bleecker Street]

Opinion: The Assistant masterfully brings a subtle look at #MeToo to the big screen

March 5, 2020
Zach Woods, left, and Will Ferrell in “Downhill.”

Opinion: Downhill looks at the complexity of relationships in a rather boring movie

February 19, 2020
Netflixs new Taylor Swift documentary, Miss Americana, depicts a process of overcoming that has quickly become the default narrative in a growing field of pop-star documentaries.

Opinion: Taylor Swift’s new documentary calls for more societal compassion

February 12, 2020
Opinion: The Hallmark Channel isnt as feel-good as it seems

Opinion: The Hallmark Channel isn’t as feel-good as it seems

December 12, 2019
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Opinion: With Netflix theatrical releases, the future of cinema lies in our Wi-Fi connections

December 9, 2019
Reassuring television host Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks) meets skeptical journalist Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys) in director Marielle Heller's unconventional biopic, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." [Lacey Terrell/Sony Pictures/TNS]

Opinion: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood displays magic that transcends generations

December 3, 2019
The Grinch balloon floats down Central Park West during the 91st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 in Manhattan, N.Y. (James Keivom/New York Daily News/TNS)

Opinion: How the Grinch (saved) Christmas

December 2, 2019
Movie projector on a dark background with light beam / high contrast image

Opinion: Looking back on the problematic nostalgia of John Hughes

November 18, 2019
Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson in "The Lighthouse." (Eric Chakeen/A24/TNS)

Opinion: ‘The Lighthouse’ illuminates the complex landscape of film critique

November 10, 2019
This image released by Focus Features shows Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman in a scene from "Harriet," in theaters on Nov. 1.

Opinion: It’s about time Harriet Tubman’s story was told — but not like this

November 3, 2019
Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), Wichita (Emma Stone), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) and Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) appear in a scene from "Zombieland: Double Tap."

Opinion: Zombieland: Double Tap is fun, but yet another unnecessary sequel

October 31, 2019
Eddie Murphy stars as Rudy Ray Moore, a struggling performer who strikes it big with a larger-than-life persona in "Dolemite is My Name." [Netflix]

Opinion: Dolemite Is My Name dances the line between blaxploitation and empowerment

October 29, 2019
Zazie Beetz, left, and Natalie Portman plays professional and romantic rivals in “Lucy in the Sky.” MUST CREDIT: Fox Searchlight Pictures

Opinion: Outer space is no limit for misogyny

October 22, 2019
Renee Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in "Judy."

Opinion: Judy Garland strays from “Oz” under the abuse of powerful men

October 20, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Opinion: Follow your dreams more, plan your future a little less

October 15, 2019
Joaquin Phoenix stars in "Joker." [Handout photo by Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures]

Opinion: Joker critics promised chaos, but the violence stays on screen

October 8, 2019
Taylor Swift attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019 in Newark, N.J. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for MTV/TNS)

Opinion: Taylor Swift’s album showcases her new brand of feminism

October 3, 2019
The Crawley women: Laura Carmichael, from left, Elizabeth McGovern and Michelle Dockery star in "Downton Abbey." [Jaap Buitendijk/Focus Features]

Opinion: Downton Abbey has much to teach us about media identity

September 30, 2019
Bill Skarsgard in, It Chapter Two. (Warner Bros/TNS)

Opinion: Endless movie remakes capitalize on nostalgia, not novelty

September 20, 2019
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Actor, director and producer Olivia Wilde on stage during The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences official Academy screening of "Booksmart" at the MoMA, Celeste Bartos Theater on May 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences/TNS)

Opinion: Female directors are best suited for female-empowerment films

September 18, 2019
People walk past the Iowa City Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

Public Library preserves local historical newspapers on online database

July 30, 2018
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Fulbright recipient will combine love for music, Czechia

July 23, 2018
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Coralville’s 4th Fest is back with some changes but the same timeless fun

July 2, 2018
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UI grad to take Fulbright research trip to Spain before heading to Johns Hopkins

July 2, 2018
Miss Iowa 2018 Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw poses for a portrait on Friday, June 22, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

UI student, newly crowned Miss Iowa, advocates for suicide awareness

June 27, 2018
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UI graduate takes her love of languages to Germany on a Fulbright grant

June 19, 2018
Fred Newell stands in front of a Dream Center banner on Feb. 11, 2016. Newell is the executive director of the Dream Center, an organization he founded to strengthen and empower families.

A local dad makes it his mission to foster fatherhood

June 18, 2018
Previous Queer Thrift Shop Pop Ups have been hosted at RADinc. File photo (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Transformative Healing’s ‘queer’ thrift shop

June 15, 2018
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Fulbright recipient focuses on women’s health issues in India

June 11, 2018
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