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Northern Star

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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

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Classics, new release to watch this weekend

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 16, 2023

Thanksgiving break is next week, so try out this weekend watchlist of dramas and J.K. Simmons projects. “Whiplash” (Netflix) The psychological music drama was recently added to Netflix and leaves audiences at the edge of their seats. Directed...

Patrick Dempsey poses for photographers at the premiere of the film "Ferrari." On Nov. 7, People magazine named Dempsey 2023's Sexiest Man Alive. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)

Looking back on People’s Sexiest Man Alive

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 15, 2023

Patrick Dempsey is the 35th man crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive for its November 2023 feature. The former “Grey’s Anatomy” star was announced as Sexiest Man live on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Nov. 7, replacing last year’s title-holder...

Mario, Luigi and friends playfully pose in the title art for Super Mario Bros. Wonder game. The Nintendo Switch game includes new character powers while maintaining past game elements. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Mario Wonder uses wackiness to its advantage

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | November 14, 2023

Nintendo’s newest game from the Super Mario Bros. franchise introduces several unique mechanics and challenges with some goofy additions.  The levels of Super Mario Bros. Wonder are designed with 2D as the main theme but also have 3D free roam when...

From left: Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel and Teyonah Parris as Captain Monica Rambeau stand next to each other in a scene from "The Marvels." The film was recently released in theaters and continues the Marvel franchise. (Laura Radford/Disney-Marvel Studios via AP)

‘The Marvels,’ good leads, mediocre plot, fun times

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 14, 2023

Marvel delivers another flashy film led by powerful women with a delightful cast that works well together that is visually stunning. The latest Marvel film , "The Marvels," directed by Nia DaCosta, features an ensemble cast of characters from previous...

Director Alexander Payne speaks to an audience at the premiere of "The Holdovers." The film's plot may seem fast-paced at some moments, but the emotional elements drive the story forward. (Chris Machian/Omaha World-Herald via AP)

‘The Holdovers’ hits emotions, too slow

By Nick Glover, Editor In Chief | November 12, 2023

“The Holdovers” is essentially “Catcher in the Rye” if Old Spencer really cared about Holden.  When angsty student Angus Tully (Dominic Sessa) has to stay at Barton Academy over winter break, the cantankerous teacher Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti)...

People march in New York City in support for the actor's strike. Because of the strike, the release dates for several films have been pushed back. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Productions delayed by SAG-AFTRA strike

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 9, 2023

Movie and TV show productions are experiencing delay due to the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists continuing their strike even after the end of the Writers Guild of America strike on Sept. 27. The actors’ strike...

Actor Matthew Perry poses at the premiere for "Ride." Perry died at the age of 54 and was most known for his role as Chandler Bing on the show "Friends." (Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File)

Remembering everyone’s ‘friend’ Matthew Perry

By Emily Beebe, Opinion Columnist | November 8, 2023

Charismatic actor Matthew Perry died on Oct. 28. Best known for portraying Chandler Bing on the 1994 hit TV series “Friends,” Perry is a remarkable actor who has left a lasting impact on the world. Perry skyrocketed to fame in the mid-1990s when...

From left: Sofia Coppola, Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi pose at the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. The A24 film delves into the life of Priscilla Pressley. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)

‘Priscilla’ highlights power imbalance

By Nick Glover, Editor In Chief | November 7, 2023

Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” feels real; and while it may be a little trim at times, the film is important, if only for the story it’s telling. “Priscilla” tells the story of Priscilla Beaulieu, a 14-year-old girl who met Elvis Presley during...

Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren kneels, facing a Mandalorian helmet in "Ahsoka." Season 1 of the series can be streamed on Disney+. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Ahsoka’ provides some critical answers

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | November 7, 2023

Since the early days of the franchise, Star Wars has introduced an enormous collection of beloved heroes and villains, with some of their fates shrouded in mystery.  However, in the recently launched “Ahsoka” series, which features some characters...

A man reaches for dozens of blue orbs above him in a scene from "Wish." The Disney film celebrates 100 years of Disney animation, and fans are already noticing problems with the animation and plot. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Disney may have another animated flop

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 6, 2023

Disney’s new animated feature “Wish” has audiences wanting more from the major studio. Disney has been criticized recently for its use of similar character types in their heroines. Referred to on the internet as “adorkable” protagonists,...

The title art for the game "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2" depicts a gold ball with two red stars inside white lettering. The game recently got an update that includes a new battle mode and tournament. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Unique addition to Xenoverse 2

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | November 5, 2023

As of Oct. 12, fans of the action RPG Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 are able to experience an abundance of new content in one of the biggest free updates the game has ever seen.  Xenoverse 2 is a game that’s part of the Dragon Ball franchise and grants...

A man with a split skull looks down. Roger Corman has directed some of the best horror films in the 1960s and onward. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Three eclectic Roger Corman classics

By Eli Tecktiel, Senior Lifestyle Writer | November 2, 2023

There are two types of horror fans: those who want to be scared and those who want to have fun. With his low-budget production values and dated special effects, it’s unlikely the classic films of director-producer Roger Corman will fuel any nightmares,...

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