In opinions

  • BK Sister Shivani on how to handle criticism from people we love

    In life, we often face criticism and harsh judgements from others. However, popular Indian spiritual guru Brahma Kumari Sister Shivani believes that one should not be dependent on external validation

  • Studying journalism at the University of Iowa was life-changing

    My college experience at the University of Iowa looks a little bit different than most students. I have been at the UI for seven years. While I did spend a year at Kirkwood in Iowa City, I don’t mention that because it was a waste of my time. However, I did find the Spanish and

  • I should’ve started here sooner

    I thought my time at The Daily Iowan would be short, starting and ending with a 10-day workshop with the intensive Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop. Little did I know seven months later, I would be sitting in the newsroom typing up my senior column. Initially, I thought my experience at the DI was odd, for

  • Homegrown journalist

    Before I was officially a University of Iowa student, I was a Daily Iowan reporter. I made the choice to stay in Iowa City for four more years after graduating from high school a few miles away, based on my love of the town and my desire to be involved with the college paper. Reporting

  • The wonderful irritation of hope

    As the sun sets on my time at the University of Iowa and The Daily Iowan, I feel a steaming casserole of emotions all fighting to dominate my heart. Above all of them, standing proud and tall — is gratitude. My gratitude goes beyond all the good memories, great articles, and friendships. It also includes

  • Great Cult Films From 1984 You May Have Missed

    It’s time to venture back to 1984 and take a look at some great cult films you may have missed… It’s fair to say that 1984 had a stellar selection of iconic films that became part of pop culture. Films like The Terminator, Ghostbusters and Amadeus are widely considered classics and well-known to general audiences.  […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Great Cult Films From 1984 You May Have Missed

  • Creativity and the promise of a shrug

    Before I started working at The Daily Iowan, I could barely get out of bed most days. This job gave me an exciting life that was never quiet. When I joined the team in January 2023, I was a newbie photojournalist, hired on a whim for God knows what former visuals editor Matt Sindt saw

  • Where are Rick and Michonne at the End of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live? Here's What We Know

    Billy Oduory on The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live… Richonne is the love-beats-everything story that redefined The Walking Dead Universe which is why so many fans were looking forward to the reunion of the power couple in The Ones Who Live. With the Grimes clan back together in the happily-ever-after ending of the spinoff, […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Where are Rick and Michonne at the End...

  • All of Sylvester Stallone's 80s Movies Ranked

    Billy Oduory delves into Sylvester Stallone’s 80s output, ranking the movies via their IMDb scores… Sylvester “Sly” Stallone is now a household name in Hollywood who sounds like he has been around since forever thanks to his successful six-decade career. His enduring charm turns almost every character he plays into a screen icon which is […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: All of Sylvester...

  • Hot Days of Horror: The Best Summer Horror Movies

    EJ Moreno gets ready for the summer movie season with some hot horror… The grills are firing up, the swimsuits are coming out, and the hot days are here. While many want to spend their days in the sun, some will cozy up at home in the cool A/C. We’ve cooked up a collection of […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Hot Days of Horror: The Best Summer Horror Movies

  • A Triple Hit of Vintage Pam Grier

    Tom Jolliffe looks back on three of Pam Grier’s iconic Blaxploitation era films, Foxy Brown, Coffy and The Big Bird Cage… Remember the theme song for The Spy Who Loved Me? Nobody does it better… Well, when it comes to being the undisputed Queen of Blaxploitation cinema, really, nobody did it better than Pam Grier. […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: A Triple Hit of Vintage Pam Grier

  • Has Dave Filoni Made the Star Wars Prequels Cool 25 Years Later?

    EJ Moreno looks at the re-evaluation of the Star Wars Prequels… Re-released last Friday to celebrate its 25th anniversary and timed to May the Fourth, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace impressed with an $8.1 million domestic haul during its rerelease. It’s going for about $14.5 million globally, which is pretty impressive for what […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Has Dave Filoni Made the...