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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


The acting performances, intense fights and allusions to the original movie make “Gladiator II” an entertaining watch.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Gladiator II’ lacks, yet partially lives up to its predecessor

November 24, 2024

This review contains spoilers. Sequels walk a fine line, especially to one of the most critically acclaimed movies of all time. This fine line is put on full display by director Ridley Scott’s...

Outlines of Din Dijarin, Bo-Katan and Grogu stand in front of a dark green background.

Reel Thoughts: ‘The Mandalorian’ season three has too many detours and not enough destination

April 23, 2023

Following two commercially successful seasons of “The Mandalorian,” fans highly anticipated the franchise’s latest installment. However, some felt disappointed by this season's disjointed storyline.  This...

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Reel Thoughts: ‘The Last of Us’ is a masterpiece that honors its source material, elevates video game industry to new heights

February 20, 2023

This piece contains mild spoilers. Released almost a decade ago, “The Last of Us” revolutionized the video game industry with its immersive survival-horror gameplay and brilliant story, redefining...

Red text in Netflix’s font reads, “Netflix top 10” and white text reads “April 2022.” A black and white graphic of film runs diagonally through the image, and a lens sits behind “April 2022.”

Top 10 shows and movies coming to Netflix in April

April 3, 2022

Netflix’s April 2022 slate features heavy metal, a British sex scandal and six different Catherine Tates. Here’s a look at some of the most highly anticipated shows and movies coming to the streaming...

A helmeted man with his face shielded wearing body armor. To the right, a woman wearing a helmet with an eye slit.

Reel Thoughts: “The Book of Boba Fett” doesn’t do its titular character justice

February 15, 2022

This article contains spoilers. “Wizard.” Unfortunately, not exactly how I would describe “The Book of Boba Fett,” the latest addition to the “Star Wars” franchise and a spinoff from...

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