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

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The devil’s in the details: How artists’ smallest choices prove the need for representation in media

The devil’s in the details: How artists’ smallest choices prove the need for representation in media

June 4, 2020

The Monthly Usually, I don’t remember the details of movies. Especially years after I watch them. Ask me about the plot — I’ve got you. Things might be a bit hazy, but I’ll be able to give...

Three years later, Moonlight still triumphs as the greatest queer film

Three years later, Moonlight still triumphs as the greatest queer film

June 3, 2020

The Monthly Three years ago, I watched the Academy broadcast a now-infamous mix-up in which they announced the wrong film for Best Picture. After an awards season in which “La La Land” and “Moonlight”...

Lakeith Stanfield and Issa Rae in “The Photograph.”

Reel Thoughts: ‘The Photograph’ underdevelops characters, plotline

February 12, 2020

The Monthly Lakeith Stanfield has really been in his bag lately: playing prominent roles in “Uncut Gems,” “Knives Out,” and even “Little Women” (his performance as Beth March was stunning)....

Where we are now: American queer rights in 2019

Where we are now: American queer rights in 2019

February 3, 2019

This is the second column in “50 Years of Queer Anger,” a series examining LGBTQ+ issues in the United States since 1969. Since the 1969 Stonewall riots brought the queer liberation movement to...

Students discuss their thoughts about the themes of “Moonlight” after a screening. The SESP-sponsored event highlighted issues of masculinity and intersectionality.

Students discuss intersectionality, masculinity at SESP ‘Moonlight’ screening

February 5, 2018

When asked to describe the movie “Moonlight” in a word, students said it was poignant, thoughtful, impactful and beautiful. More than a year after the movie’s release, about 20 students gathered...

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