From Pixels to the Big Screen: Unraveling “The Super Mario Bros. Movie
A brief review of one of our favorite video game icons making it to theaters worldwide.
Devin Oommen Signing off: A Farewell Note
Staff reporter Devin Oommen gives readers and coworkers a goodbye note.
“Greenberg:” How Staying in the Past Hurts the Present
Nuanced performances and moving writing turns “Greenberg” into a portrait of a man holding onto his past.
Adieu to the Best Newspaper Staff I’ve Ever Been a Part Of
The Managing Editor of the Courier from September 2022 to May 2023 says farewell to the staff and audience she has grown to love.
“Hunger” Shows the Flipside of Gordon Ramsay-like Fame
Despite on-the-nose dialogue and visual presentation, the moral development in “Hunger” makes it worth a watch.
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” Remains a Great and Conflicted Romance
“Eternal Sunshine's” clever, pessimistic script is brought to life by detailed visuals, a couple great performances and a melancholy soundtrack.
The MAC Presents: An Afternoon With David Sedaris
On April 23, Sedaris graced College Of DuPage’s MAC with his observant, driven, self-depreciative humor.
Killer Klassix: ALVVAYS – “ALVVAYS”
ALVVAYS solidifies a strong introduction capitalizing on modernizing classic sounds and pushing the envelope in regards to conventional pop
Killer Cuts: boygenius is Back With “the record”
After a 5-year hiatus, the indie supergroup returns with their latest album, a prime example of collaborative artistry.
The Intricacies of “Ethan Frome”
In her novel “Ethan Frome,” Edith Wharton crafts a work with realistic characters, a complex plot and hidden themes that make the short book a worthwhile read.
“Little Miss Sunshine” Embraces the Disappointment in Life
“Little Miss Sunshine” is inspirational in its disappointment, giving us a new view on life and its challenges.
Burdens and Bounties in the “Beautiful Country”: Book Review
The 2021 memoir, “Beautiful Country,” tells the story of author Qian Julie Wang as she navigated her childhood in New York City as an illegal immigrant.