“Without my character, we would’ve been shut down”: An interview with Brandon T. Jackson

Find out why he said filming was “uncomfortable at first.”

Rock the Bells: where old school rules

The fifth annual Rock the Bells featured performances from legends like Nas.

Stiller’s Tropic Thunder provides laughs, but they don’t last

The performances in Ben Stiller’s new film burn out quickly.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2: Been there, done that but still heartwarming

Although feel-good, the film still provides dimensional female characters.

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

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

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

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

What it takes to be a bucket boy in Chicago

A bucket, a thick skin and a City of Chicago license.

Why Chicago blues is dying, even in its birthplace

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

American Teen: The documentary that gets the teen years right

And how you film a documentary in the first place.

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

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

An interview with Emma Stone of The House Bunny

An interview with Emma Stone of Superbad fame.

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

A review, plus a talk with the director.

A Mayfest crew member’s guide to Dillo Day

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

Student film Girl Parts earns Zach Braff grant

The director says Girl Parts subverts the traditional American romance.

Prof. Charles Moskos, 74, has passed away

The beloved sociology professor taught at NU for more than 40 years.

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