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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

“Pride and Prejudice,” “Percy Jackson” and “The Wizard of Oz” have all been adapted more than once.

From “Pride and Prejudice” to “Percy Jackson”: When do remakes work?

February 11, 2024

There’s a good chance your favorite movie is an adaptation.  L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” was adapted for the screen at least seven times before Judy Garland starred in Victor...

From “Past Lives” and “Oppenhiemer” to “Poor Things” and “Barbie,” the race for Best Picture continues.

The 96th Academy Awards: The race for Best Picture

February 7, 2024

From the powerful pink takeover of “Barbie” to the delicate world-building of Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and the breathtaking realism in "Oppenheimer," it’s no debate that each of the...

Silhouettes and people gathered in a back yard.

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:...

The silhouette of a boy covered in water effect holding a sword sits on an orange background. The words ‘Reel Thoughts’ overlay the image in black.

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...

A person dressed in a long burgundy coat with a top hat stands on top of a tree, holding a branch.

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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