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The Daily Northwestern

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


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Reel Thoughts: ‘Sixteen Candles’ and ‘Home Alone’ showcase Evanston’s small-town charm

May 24, 2023

Angsty teens and mischievous kids have long found their home in Evanston. From love stories to thieving grown men to crime films set during the Great Depression, Evanston has provided a setting for filmmakers...

Tom Hanks (left), Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg pose while promoting "The Post." The film tells the story of the Pentagon Papers.

Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks join forces to tell the story of Katharine Graham and the Pentagon Papers

December 18, 2017

When Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Steven Spielberg were all asked about the importance of including powerful female roles in "The Post" given the recent current events in Hollywood, Streep gave a wry smile...

After a romantic comedy walking tour in New York City, Erin Carlson (Medill ’05) was inspired to write “I’ll Have What She’s Having,” a book that offers a “backstage look” at three Nora Ephron classic films.

NU alum offers ‘backstage look’ at Nora Ephron films in debut book

September 27, 2017

Faked orgasms in a New York City diner, failed attempts at cybersex, finding love atop the Empire State Building. These are just a few of the iconic scenes created by incomparable rom-com filmmaker Nora...

Northwestern alum receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

November 17, 2016

Northwestern alumnus Newton Minow (Speech ‘49, Law ‘50) received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced Wednesday. The prize, considered the highest civilian honor in the...

Put off midterm studying with these classic movies

February 5, 2014

Everyone has that one movie they insist every human being should watch, or at least every Radio-TV-Film student does. Those classic films touch the heart and soul and impact popular culture. "Citizen...

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