“Super Troopers 2” is the long awaited sequel to the stoner comedy cult classic “Super Troopers” and fittingly came to theaters on April 20th. Originally announced at a Comic Con panel in 2006, the second film was supposed to be a prequel, but...
Image Courtesy IMDb In 1999, New WorldPictures released a drama-filled, cult classic film titled “Heathers” and Paramount Pictures released a 2018 TV show based on the revamped fan favorite. “Heathers” is based around a group of popular girls,...
As a child, one of my favorite things to do was to dump out my toybox and let my imagination run wild as I pitted my action figures against each other in one huge deathmatch. “Pacific Rim: Uprising,” released March 23, allowed me to relive those...
The Northern Star Editorial Board stands beside the brave individuals who spoke up against gun violence and agrees student participation in walkouts is essential in continuing the dialogue. We stand with students who choose to participate in the national...
Director Ryan Coogler depicts modern influence in the classic Marvel style with 2018's blockbuster “Black Panther." With any movie in the Marvel universe, there is a massive following of people of all ages. Fans have high expectations for each Marvel...
DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., is bringing social change and awareness through film 7 p.m. Thursdays until March 1.The series is sponsored by DeKalb Stands, a local activist group. Locals were upset about what was going on politically...
On Jan. 17, 2008, The Northern Star published an opinion piece by a writer named Keith Cameron arguing Tim Burton is an overrated and repetitive filmmaker. A decade later, it’s time to review Cameron’s piece and reevaluate Burton’s place in history.Cameron’s...
While no one likes a predictable film, it’s almost worse to be left wondering what even happened in the movie. This uneasy feeling will leave you searching Google for answers as to what actually happened. In order to stay away from a mind boggling sensation,...
Environmentally friendly movies are coming to a campus near you. NIU’s Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy and the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Information Technologies are hosting the third annual Green Lens...
NIU will host the third-annual Green Lens Environmental Film Festival in celebration of Earth Day.
The festival will run from April 20 to 25. The purpose of the event is to spur and encourage interest in environmental sustainable living. This year’s theme is Our Planet in Focus.
Cash prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Student Film and Audience Choice.
All festival films must be 30 minutes long or less and they must be submitted no later than April 1. A fee is required for submission.
Films can be turned in at www.withoutabox.com/login/12331. Film information and an online press pack must be included. DVDs can be mailed to 307 Lowden Hall.
For more information, contact Melissa Burlingame at [email protected] or visit NIU.edu/greenlens.
Many new films were released this Valentine’s Day, and most are coming out with good reviews. The new film based off of award-winning author Nicholas Sparks’s novel “Safe Haven” is no exception. The film has grossed $30.2 million so far, according...
A new feature film hits close to home.In Wired; The DeKalb Documentary, a Feyt Productions film directed by Shela Lahey, the city of DeKalb is described though its history, its entertainment and the community of people who live there.One of the topics...
