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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


Glass effect where a younger, happier version of the main character gives way to an older, more vengeful version of them.

Reel Thoughts: Love it or hate it, ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 isn’t afraid to take risks

May 28, 2025

When facing the consequences of his decisions at the end of the video game “The Last of Us Part I,” Joel (Troy Baker) shows no regret. “If somehow the Lord gave me a second chance at that moment....

The chicken jockey scene is one of the standout scenes of the movie and caused the theater to erupt in applause.

Reel Thoughts: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ delivers laughs aplenty but lacks deeper meaning

April 6, 2025

All hope seems lost, the main characters are surrounded by zombies with nowhere to go — until a character unknown to them springs into action and saves the day to the tune of “Lil Boo Thang” by Paul...

The three main characters — Victor, Sofia, and Oswald  — are each extremely compelling and act as the legs upon which the whole series can stand firmly

Reel Thoughts: ‘The Penguin’ makes a splash

November 10, 2024

“The Batman” was a wholly unique movie that subverted all expectations, acting as more of a gritty detective movie than a superhero movie. In the same vein, its spinoff show, “The Penguin,” continues...

The “Fallout” series focuses on one of the best aspects of the games, the iconic vaults.

Reel Thoughts: ‘Fallout’ goes out with a bang

April 18, 2024

This piece contains mild spoilers. “Fallout” is a video game franchise unlike any other. Its open worlds are equally beautiful and terrifying, its stories are flexible to nearly any player choice,...

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards take place on Jan. 15, 2024.

The 75th Emmys preview: ‘Succession’ set to sweep

January 11, 2024

The past year of television has been plagued by industry strikes. Pickets were laid down, “WGA on strike” T-shirts were sold on Depop, and, nevertheless, the Emmys are back.  Kicked off by the...

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