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

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While the main romance falls short, the “movie within a movie” format in “The Fall Guy” breathes new life into the action genre.

Reel Thoughts: ‘The Fall Guy’ highlights power of stunt doubles, Ryan Gosling

April 2, 2024

It was nearly impossible to leave the theater after seeing “The Fall Guy” and not think about “Barbie,” the movie that dominated theaters this summer. Both films star Ryan Gosling, in all his artificial...

The upper torso and side of a man’s face are placed on a yellow backdrop. The left side of the man’s transitions into a large number of bees.

Reel Thoughts: David Ayer’s ‘The Beekeeper’ is simple yet exciting

January 17, 2024

Forgettable fun sums up the first notable action release of 2024, “The Beekeeper.” The movie, directed by David Ayer, follows Adam Clay (Jason Statham), a quiet man with a simple profession: tending...

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...

“La La Land,” produced by a team including NU alum Jordan Horowitz, is a romantic musical centered on a jazz musician and an aspiring actress. The movie has resonated widely with audiences, earning about $135 million in domestic box office sales.

City of Stars: Producer Jordan Horowitz rises to new heights with ‘La La Land’ fame

February 23, 2017

Jordan Horowitz’s first memory of his stint in the Northwestern film scene was portraying a high school agent who helped students find dates for the prom. Now, Horowitz, 36, (Communication ’02)...

Adam Levine was chosen as People Magazine’s 2013 Sexiest Man Alive.

The Rundown: Week of Nov. 17

November 20, 2013

People names Adam Levine ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine was named People magazine’s 2013 “Sexiest Man Alive” this week. His title was announced live on Tuesday’s episode...

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