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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

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Reel Thoughts: Jonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest’ is imposing, horrifyingly inescapable

February 5, 2024

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of death and genocide.  This review contains spoilers. For this year's Academy Awards, "The Zone of Interest" has received nominations in five categories:...

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Reel Thoughts: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ is proof that lightning never strikes twice

February 5, 2024

Look, I didn't want to be a Percy Jackson TV show hater. If you're reading this because you think you might be a Percy Jackson TV show lover, my advice is to close this tab right now. If you're...

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Timothée Chalamet, Keegan-Michael Key talk ‘Wonka’ in college journalist roundtable

January 22, 2024

Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel, Gene Wilder’s 1971 take and Tim Burton’s 2005 adaptation are spun into a new story by director Paul King in “Wonka.” The film starring Timothée Chalamet takes audiences...

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Reel Thoughts: David Ayer’s ‘The Beekeeper’ is simple yet exciting

January 17, 2024

Forgettable fun sums up the first notable action release of 2024, “The Beekeeper.” The movie, directed by David Ayer, follows Adam Clay (Jason Statham), a quiet man with a simple profession: tending...

Reneé Rapp stars as “Queen Bee” Regina George alongside Angourie Rice as new girl Cady Heron in the new musical adaptation of “Mean Girls.”

Reel Thoughts: ‘Mean Girls’ movie musical tries to have it both ways

January 16, 2024

Right up there with “The Devil Wears Prada,” Tina Fey’s 2004 cult classic “Mean Girls” has held a special place in the hearts of many Evanston and Northwestern community members. Evanstonians...

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