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The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

“You Hurt My Feelings” is a Brilliant True-to-Life Comedy

“You Hurt My Feelings” is a Brilliant True-to-Life Comedy

Julia Louis Dreyfus stars in a thought provoking rom-com.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
A Meditation on Guilt and Power in “Oppenheimer”

A Meditation on Guilt and Power in “Oppenheimer”

Cillian Murphy gives a varied and enthralling performance in the summer blockbuster.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
September 4, 2023
The Icon is More Human than Plastic in “Barbie”

The Icon is More Human than Plastic in “Barbie”

“Barbie” goes beyond expectations in Greta Gerwig’s fantasy comedy.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
September 4, 2023
“Turning Red:” A Beautiful Exploration of Adolescence

“Turning Red:” A Beautiful Exploration of Adolescence

“Turning Red” provides a touching and comedic look into the life of an adolescent girl dealing with the pull between parental pressure and teenage misadventures.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
June 19, 2023
“Greenberg:” How Staying in the Past Hurts the Present

“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.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
May 15, 2023
“Hunger” Shows the Flipside of Gordon Ramsay-like Fame

“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.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
“Little Miss Sunshine” Embraces the Disappointment in Life

“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.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Fast Color - a Dystopic, Small-time Superhero Story

“Fast Color” – a Dystopic, Small-time Superhero Story

“Fast Color" is a flimsy attempt to stray from the ordinary superhero formula.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
A Parallel, Altered World in “White Noise”

A Parallel, Altered World in “White Noise”

“White Noise” presents a reality that’s both familiar and unfamiliar, and provides insightful and funny commentary on our lives.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
“The Right Key” to People’s Hearts with Short Movie by COD Students

“The Right Key” to People’s Hearts with Short Movie by COD Students

Students of College of DuPage shared their insights on the launched campaign and talked about production of their short film, “The Right Key."
Mariia Kukshyna, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Deadpan Humor and A Hard Knocks Life in “A Man Called Ove”

Deadpan Humor and A Hard Knocks Life in “A Man Called Ove”

A sour elderly man turns a new leaf and makes a change of heart.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
“Your Place or Mine”: A Gimmicky Romcom

“Your Place or Mine”: A Gimmicky Romcom

“Your Place or Mine” is a dull, friendly and at-times funny watch.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
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