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

The Daily Northwestern


Television and Film

An italian beef sandwich and man with a bandana and apron in front of a background of a restaurant.

Q&A: The Daily bites into the beef that inspired ‘The Bear’ with owner Chris Zucchero

November 3, 2024

Foodies and TV show enthusiasts alike have most likely heard of Hulu comedy-drama series “The Bear.” Starring Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, the show follows a renowned chef as he returns home...

Tim Mielants’ film ‘Small Things Like These’ premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival on Thursday evening.

Q&A: Director Tim Mielants discusses morals, vulnerability and working with Cillian Murphy

October 30, 2024

Belgian director Tim Mielants’s film “Small Things Like These” premiered Thursday evening at the Chicago International Film Festival. In “Small Things Like These,” Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy)...

A blonde-haired woman and a brunette-haired boy walk down together.

Reel Thoughts: Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ lacks editing, undermines crucial wartime perspectives

October 29, 2024

In his latest film “Blitz,” director Sir Steve McQueen centers communities that are rarely, if ever, included in the cinematic canon of World War II. Highlighting the Black British experience in...

Bird mirrors Bailey’s life, serving as a guiding light when she is lost.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Bird’ is a triumphant coming-of-age gem

October 21, 2024

Content warning: This review contains mentions of assault, as well as spoilers. Through the hardest of times, when we are lost and hopeless, director Andrea Arnold reminds us there’s light on the...

Chicago International Film Festival returns with a diverse selection of domestic and international feature films and shorts.

Chicago International Film Festival returns for 60th anniversary

October 17, 2024

The 60th annual Chicago International Film Festival returns with a selection of over 120 feature films and more than 70 short films this October. Presented by Cinema/Chicago, the event is North America's...

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