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Our summer movie preview

By North by Northwestern

Explore interviews and reviews for this season’s upcoming flicks.

So believable that’s it’s unbelievably good: The Dark Knight hits theaters

By Jenny An · Thursday, July 17

Heath Ledger’s final role as “The Joker” is already getting Oscar buzz.

Fifteen-year fans: the “Gathering” united by a ’90s Disney cartoon

By Darren McRoy · Thursday, June 26

This weekend, the Hotel Orrington will be animated by fans of ’90s cartoon “Gargoyles.”

Why Chicago blues is dying, even in its birthplace

By Sarah Collins · Friday, June 6

Maxwell Street is both the birthplace and grave of the Chicago blues.

Our summer movie preview

By North by Northwestern · Monday, June 2

Explore interviews and reviews for this season’s upcoming flicks.

Making a summer movie? It probably is a remake, stars Will Ferrell, or has a funny name.

By Megan Friedman · Monday, June 2

Or, proof that creativity in Hollywood is dead.

American Teen: The documentary that gets the teen years right

By Kevin Sullivan · Monday, June 2

And how you film a documentary in the first place.

Journey to the Center of the Earth: kid-friendly, 3-D adventure

By Staci Gold · Monday, June 2

A review of the kid flick Journey to Center of the Earth.

An interview with Emma Stone of The House Bunny

By Kevin Sullivan · Monday, June 2

An interview with Emma Stone of Superbad fame.

The Strangers: a carbon-copy horror flick

By Kevin Sullivan · Monday, June 2

Despite a creepy trailer, The Strangers doesn’t live up to the promise.

The Promotion, directed by an NU alum, mixes goof with heart

By Darren McRoy · Monday, June 2

A review, plus a talk with the director.

A Mayfest crew member’s guide to Dillo Day

By Karen Werling · Monday, June 2

Drunk person quote: “You look familiar. Have we hooked up?”

Student film Girl Parts earns Zach Braff grant

By Alicia Capetillo · Monday, June 2

The director says Girl Parts subverts the traditional American romance.

The media’s top ten portrayals of George W. Bush

By Patrick St. Michel · Sunday, June 1

They show a more complex president than you think.