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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

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Reel Thoughts: ‘The Boys’ are back and better than ever

July 17, 2022

Warning: This article contains spoilers. The Boys are back in town! No, I’m not talking about the 1976 hit single by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy, I’m talking about “The Boys.” If you’re not...

Three minions pop out of a yellow background that reads “Reel Thoughts” over and over. The middle minion holds a sign above his head that says, “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”

Reel Thoughts: Minions: The Rise of Gru is a despicable cult classic

July 10, 2022

This article contains spoilers.  As we walked down North Sheridan Road to the New 400 Theater, our anticipation Gru and Gru. Donning overalls atop a yellow shirt and a black outfit with a striped scarf,...

The Season Four logo of “Stranger Things.” Its main characters are in the foreground.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Stranger Things’ Season Four: An even darker twist on the horror series

July 6, 2022

Chrissy, wake up babes. Volume 2 just dropped. Close to three years after Season Three’s release, Volumes 1 and 2 of Season Four of “Stranger Things” were released on May 27 and July 1, respectively....

A yellow screen with white text features Andrew, Domino and Lola in “Cha Cha Real Smooth.”

Cooper Raiff talks comedy, writing and new film ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’

June 16, 2022

Cooper Raiff stars alongside Dakota Johnson in “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” which won the 2022 U.S. Dramatic Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. The film follows 22-year-old Andrew (Cooper Raiff),...

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Reel Thoughts: On feeling nothing after watching ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and performative representation

June 12, 2022

To put it succinctly, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is simultaneously overwhelming and lacking in substance.  We’d heard a lot about this film. Some people told us they cried for hours,...

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