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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

From “Past Lives” and “Oppenhiemer” to “Poor Things” and “Barbie,” the race for Best Picture continues.

The 96th Academy Awards: The race for Best Picture

February 7, 2024

From the powerful pink takeover of “Barbie” to the delicate world-building of Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” and the breathtaking realism in "Oppenheimer," it’s no debate that each of the...

But, in the end, “Barbie” is just too much… and never Kenough.

Reel Thoughts: Barbie is too much…but aren’t all women?

July 24, 2023

I paid exactly $6.75 to see “Barbie” at the CineMagic theater in Okoboji, Iowa. The price wasn’t too much. But everything else was — too much, that is. The movie. Its plot. Barbie herself. All...

A woman in a red dress is carried by a crowd of partygoers against a backdrop of red balloons, decorations and festivities.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Babylon’ captures the dark magic of old Hollywood in intricately messy ways

January 17, 2023

Warning: This article mentions drug abuse. This article also contains spoilers. “Babylon” is both a celebration of cinema and an unhinged spectacle for the origins of the industry.  The film...

Celebrity Chic: Golden Globes kick off awards season with gorgeous gowns

Celebrity Chic: Golden Globes kick off awards season with gorgeous gowns

January 20, 2014

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Even though Christmas is over and the holiday glow has passed, we have another occasion to look forward to — awards season. The Golden Globes kicked off...

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