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

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The cast of Adam McKay’s “Vice,” which chronicles the life of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Adam McKay brings stylistic flair to modern history in Dick Cheney biopic

February 13, 2019

The term “biopic” conjures up ideas of stuffy narration, clunky reenactments and a dry approach to history. Most importantly, it implies removed objectivity and undeniable fact. “Vice” — the...

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‘La La Land’ producer Jordan Horowitz to speak at Northwestern

May 14, 2017

Jordan Horowitz (Communication ’02), producer of Academy Award-winning film “La La Land,” will return to Northwestern on May 23 for a screening of the film and a Q&A hosted by Studio 22. Horowitz,...

“La La Land,” produced by a team including NU alum Jordan Horowitz, is a romantic musical centered on a jazz musician and an aspiring actress. The movie has resonated widely with audiences, earning about $135 million in domestic box office sales.

City of Stars: Producer Jordan Horowitz rises to new heights with ‘La La Land’ fame

February 23, 2017

Jordan Horowitz’s first memory of his stint in the Northwestern film scene was portraying a high school agent who helped students find dates for the prom. Now, Horowitz, 36, (Communication ’02)...

Ryan Gosling as Sebastian and Emma Stone as Mia in a scene from the movie "La La Land," which was nominated for a record-tying 14 Oscars.

Northwestern alumnus part of Oscar-nominated ‘La La Land’ production team

January 24, 2017

Northwestern alumnus Jordan Horowitz (Communication ’02), a producer and actor from New York City, was a member of the producing team behind “La La Land,” which was nominated for 14 Academy Awards...

Mueller: Oscars format inappropriate for Rock’s important monologue

Mueller: Oscars format inappropriate for Rock’s important monologue

March 1, 2016

I was only able to watch the opening monologue of the Oscars this year and a few highlights after-the-fact. But that’s all I really wanted to see. I wanted to watch the monologue specifically because...

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