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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

Altstadt: Why Star Wars VII won’t flop

Altstadt: Why Star Wars VII won’t flop

April 22, 2015

Last Thursday will go down in history. No, not because of some crazy story from the Deuce, but because the second teaser trailer for “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” was released. The collective...

Chris Pine as Captain Kirk (left) and Zachary Quinto as Spock highlight Star Trek Into Darkness. The film is the best of the myriad space movies released so far in 2013.

‘Star Trek Into Darkness’: A manhunt to the ends of space

May 22, 2013

It seems to me that movie themes tend to run in cycles. Last year, it was the supernatural theme. This year, movies about space exploration have been dominating all the previews. I’m not complaining...

The Rundown: Week of Jan. 28

January 30, 2013

J.J. Abrams has been named director of the new “Star Wars” movie. Abrams’ previous directing credits include the newly revamped “Star Trek” series, so he already has experience remaking a...

Movie Preview: Movies to watch in 2013

January 7, 2013

It’s January again, which means a new year for movies. While you are making those New Year’s resolutions, here are some of 2013's most anticipated films you can resolve to see. “Oz: the Great...

This Week We’re Obsessed With: ‘Revolution’

October 17, 2012

Some things in life are conceptually amazing but fail to impress upon execution. Unfortunately, NBC’s new post-apocalyptic sci-fi series “Revolution” is close to being one of them. However, while...

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