The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

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COLUMN: ‘Critical Thinking’: combining street-life and chess in an awkward sense

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor November 28, 2023

Based on a true story, "Critical Thinking" is about a group of inner-city high schoolers trying to win first place in a chess competition. The movie came off trying to be too inspirational and over...

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘The Mule’ is unique, but missing pieces

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor November 4, 2023

"The Mule" has a somewhat unique plotline but feels like something is missing. Released in 2018, The Mule stars Clint Eastwood as Earl Stone who is a lonely 90-year-old man who is reserved from his...

Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘The Strangers’: a flawed film masked with empty scares

Drew Coffey, Columnist October 24, 2023

I can assure you that after watching this film, you will never answer the door for a stranger ever again.   The film is “The Strangers” made in 2008 and was written and directed by Bryan Bertino....

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘Psycho,’ a step outside the box for the film industry

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor October 17, 2023

Dubbed as one of the greatest horror movies of all time, "Psycho" definitely holds its weight for deserving the title. Directed by the “master of suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock, "Psycho" introduces...

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’: the perfect family friendly movie

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor October 3, 2023

After three Baudelaire children’s parents die in a house fire, they move to life with their distant relative, Count Olaf (Jim Carrey) who tries to trap them in order to obtain their parent’s inheritance...

Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘Reservoir Dogs’: A group of truly colorful characters

Drew Coffey, Columnist September 26, 2023

If there was a film that you could become completely lost and engaged with solely based on the dialogue, it would be the 1992 crime film “Reservoir Dogs.”  The directorial debut for Quentin Tarantino...

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COLUMN: How ‘Asteroid City’ catfished me

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor September 19, 2023

Picture a beautiful girl with a bland personality. That is exactly what "Asteroid City" is. "Asteroid City" is the latest film from Wes Anderson, who is known for his quirky and unique films. As expected,...

Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: ‘La La Land’: A toe-tapping, amazing, musical love story 

Drew Coffey, Columnist September 12, 2023

Impressive musical numbers, brilliant cinematography, and Ryan Gosling with Emma Stone.  Well, looks like we have a masterpiece on our hands which is definitely the right word to describe this film.   The...

COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- The Princess Bride

COLUMN: The only movie you will ever need- ‘The Princess Bride’

Kierstyn Budz, Column September 8, 2023

I know what you are thinking, “But Kierstyn, there is no way I could only watch one movie. I need different genres. I cannot watch the same one genre movie forever.” Well, my dear reader, I have...

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COLUMN: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ is good, but has faults

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor September 5, 2023

Based off of the 1963 children’s book by Maurice Sendak, "Where the Wild Things Are" takes the audience through the adventures of Max, Max Records, a misinterpreted kid. After an argument with his...

Staff profile for Drew Coffey.

COLUMN: “The Outsiders”: An impressive adaptation with young A-list stars 

Drew Coffey, Columnist August 29, 2023

Imagine it is 1983. You probably just got off the couch watching "Family Ties," "The Cosby Show," or some other beloved show of the time.   Tired of the repetitive formula of sitcoms and the tumultuous...

Staff profile for Camron.

COLUMN: “Oppenheimer,” The Father of the Atomic Bomb

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor August 28, 2023

Director Christopher Nolan continues to set standards with his new drama/biography "Oppenheimer." During World War 2, physicist Robert J. Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, was selected by Lt. Gen....

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