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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

Barry Keoghan, Alison Oliver and Rosamund Pike star in Oscar winner Emerald Fennell’s deliciously eerie new film “Saltburn.”

Reel Thoughts: ‘Saltburn’ delivers shock, style amongst aristocratic debauchery

October 29, 2023

Emerald Fennell’s latest film “Saltburn” is a squeamish showcase in all things excess, obsession and murder. “Saltburn” premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival on Thursday and...

A photograph of the backs of two people sitting down next to each other in furry coats, facing a body of water in the snow.

CineYouth features Northwestern filmmakers, highlights youth talent from across the globe

April 20, 2023

Sometimes, suiting up your professor in a plant costume to drive a car is what it takes to get the perfect shot. For Communication junior Sam Friedman, it was a must for his short film “George,”...

Chicago International Film Festival banners hang from the ceiling near escalators in a theater lobby.

Reel Thoughts: Must-see films from the Chicago International Film Festival

October 18, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! In its 58th year, the Chicago International Film Festival is screening 92 feature films and 56 shorts, both virtually and in-person. Here are my top...

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57th Chicago International Film Festival debuted multi-venue hybrid format

October 27, 2021

The Chicago International Film Festival concluded Sunday, marking the end of the festival’s debut in-person, virtual and drive-in hybrid format. Last year, CIFF ran virtually with several opportunities...

A still from “Finding Yingying. In 2020, director Jenny Shi won numerous awards for her first-ever feature film.

NU alumna Jenny Shi reflects on the year of her award-winning documentary “Finding Yingying”

January 13, 2021

Jenny Shi’s (Medill M.S. ’17) film on the disappearance of Yingying Zhang, a Chinese international student at the University of Illinois, gained critical acclaim after a year-long festival run. While...

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