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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Television and Film

While the main romance falls short, the “movie within a movie” format in “The Fall Guy” breathes new life into the action genre.

Reel Thoughts: ‘The Fall Guy’ highlights power of stunt doubles, Ryan Gosling

April 2, 2024

It was nearly impossible to leave the theater after seeing “The Fall Guy” and not think about “Barbie,” the movie that dominated theaters this summer. Both films star Ryan Gosling, in all his artificial...

Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson got engaged during the season 28 finale of The Bachelor.

Reel Thoughts: ‘The Bachelor’ Season 28 is all roses, no thorns

March 31, 2024

This review contains spoilers. I have always considered myself “Bachelor-adjacent.” I might pop in for an episode or two, but far too often I’m rolling my eyes at petty drama that is simply not...

Northwestern alum Emily Gerson Saines (Communication ‘86) is a manager and Emmy-nominated producer who funds the Max Saines Grant in honor of her son Max.

Studio 22 hosts Emily Gerson Saines as a muse for creative film production

March 28, 2024

Emmy Award-winning producer Emily Gerson Saines (Communication ‘86) imparted wisdom and inspiration to aspiring student producers and screenwriters in Q&A form at a Studio 22 Zoom event Wednesday...

“Halo”’s characters are a large reason why the games are so great, and that makes it frustrating when the television show mishandles them.

Reel Thoughts: Second season of ‘Halo’ provides casual fun, lacks substance

February 29, 2024

Few video game franchises are as important as “Halo.” The game redefined the first-person shooter genre through its innovations in online multiplayer and story-driven campaigns. Storytelling throughout...

Wim Wenders’ new film anatomizes the life of a Tokyo janitor.

Reel Thoughts: “Perfect Days” broke my heart as it searched for solace in the little things

February 28, 2024

I think it’s safe to say that, for most of us, our idea of a “perfect day” doesn’t involve waking up at 5 a.m. to clean toilets. In fact, it probably doesn’t involve reading William Faulkner...

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