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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: 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...

Northwestern Prof. Miriam Petty presents her views on how slavery and race are depicted in television shows. Professor Nick Davis also joined Petty at the event, called “Slavery on Screen,” on Thursday night at the Evanston Public Library.

Northwestern professors discuss depiction of slavery, race in TV, movies

November 21, 2014

Two Northwestern professors discussed Thursday the ways in which slavery and race are depicted on screen, in both films and television ranging from "12 Years a Slave" to the "Roots" miniseries. In...

Breaking down the Oscar winners

Breaking down the Oscar winners

March 4, 2014

Things I learned from watching the Oscars on Sunday night: Benedict Cumberbatch enjoys photobombing. Kristen Bell is a hero for bringing a burrito in her clutch purse. Meryl Streep is a selfie...

The Golden Globes bring the insanity, hinting at who might win an Oscar

The Golden Globes bring the insanity, hinting at who might win an Oscar

January 15, 2014

On Sunday, the Golden Globes kicked off the start of the 2014 awards season, or as I like to call it, the time when I get angry because my favorites never win. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler once again kicked...

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