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College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

Boy and the Heron movie poster.

A Critical Look at “The Boy and the Heron”

As a longtime fan of Miyazaki’s work, I had hoped for another masterpiece on par with “Spirited Away” or “Princess Mononoke.” Instead, I found myself longing for the emotional depth and narrative coherence that characterized his earlier films.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
Past Lives: What Is, Not What Once Was

“Past Lives”: What Is, Not What Once Was

A review of Celine Song’s brilliant directorial debut.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
“Slap Shot” Shoots and Scores for Laughs

“Slap Shot” Shoots and Scores for Laughs

Between the on-ice action and off-ice jokes, the 1977 hockey comedy “Slap Shot” makes for a funny movie to watch.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
July 31, 2023
Worthy to Stand on Its Own: A “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” review

Worthy to Stand on Its Own: A “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” review

Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” is a fresh take on the detective genre and an overall stunning film.
Bee Bishop, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2022
Wendell & Wild Netflix Promotional Poster

“Wendell & Wild” Review

Jordan Peele joins forces with the director of “Coraline” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to sculpt a creepy and complex new world.
Khadijah Rashid, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Ti West’s New X-hilarating Halloween Movies

Ti West’s New X-hilarating Halloween Movies

Watch new horror movies “Pearl” and “X” to ensure an X-traordinary Halloween night.
Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
Opinion: “Turning Red” is Pixar’s Newest Slice of Life Masterpiece

Opinion: “Turning Red” is Pixar’s Newest Slice of Life Masterpiece

This is grade eight. Meilin Lee doesn't have time to mess around.
Paul Flicek, Staff Writer
March 14, 2022
Opinion: Sony Looks to Make “Uncharted” Their New Hit Movie Franchise

Opinion: Sony Looks to Make “Uncharted” Their New Hit Movie Franchise

Tom Holland shines as Nathan Drake in the movie adaptation of the “Uncharted” video game series.
Paul Flicek, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
“Hocus Pocus” is the Must Watch Halloween Movie

“Hocus Pocus” is the Must Watch Halloween Movie

“Hocus Pocus” is the ideal Halloween movie and this is the hill I will die on.
Bee Bishop, Staff Writer
October 31, 2021
Alex Strangelove review

Alex Strangelove review

Kevin Ashley, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
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