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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: ‘Wish’ lacks Disney’s magical spark

November 28, 2023

Many Disney characters have wished upon stars. The latest one to do so is Asha, the protagonist of Disney’s latest animated feature: “Wish,” a commemoration of the entertainment company’s 100th...

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Reel Thoughts: Disney’s live action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’ makes a splash

June 16, 2023

First released as an animated film in 1989, the story of the free-spirited Ariel has been a classic for decades. Thirty-four years later, its live action re-release is capturing a new generation with a...

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Reel Thoughts: ‘Andor’ is a fantastic expansion to the galaxy far, far away

November 18, 2022

Warning: This article contains spoilers. Since the polarizing conclusion of the Skywalker Saga in 2019, Disney has capitalized on the Star Wars blockbuster franchise through Disney+ exclusive shows....

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Reel Thoughts: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is an emotionally resonant triumph for the Marvel Cinematic Universe

November 15, 2022

There is no comic-book movie like “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and there never will be. The film tells a unique story of loss and legacy, while also paying tribute to the late and great Chadwick...

Griffith: Are you still watching? Examining Netflix’s woes.

Griffith: Are you still watching? Examining Netflix’s woes.

May 16, 2022

In the last year, Netflix ($NFLX) lost nearly $200 billion in value, a nearly 70% drop in its stock price year-to-date. This comes on the heels of a quarterly earnings report showing a decrease of about...

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