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Directors Peter Ramsey and  Bob Persichetti, Actors Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson and Hailee Steinfeld and Producers Christopher Miller and Phil Lord at San Diego Comic Con.

A film collection to celebrate Black joy and love

By Sarah Rose | February 15, 2023

In honor of Black Heritage Month, here are five rapturous films that center Black stories.  Love Jones (1997) Set in Chicago, Nina (Nia Long) and Darius (Larenz Tate) are two artists who meet at a club one night and decide to take a chance on each...

Director Steven Soderbergh and Actors Salma Hayek and Channing Tatum during a premiere of "Magic Mike's Last Dance."

Booker Prize-winning author releases new book, ‘Magic Mike’ ends

By Nick Glover | February 2, 2023

As the year goes on, more and more content comes out. Here are a few pieces of media coming out next week that you should pay attention to.  “Victory City” by Salman Rushdie “Victory City” is the newest novel by Booker Prize winner and fatwā...

Stars of "My Man Godfrey" Carole Lombard and William Powell pose in a promotional photo for the film.

Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

By Eli Tecktiel | January 31, 2023

So you’re looking for something to watch on Valentine’s Day that doesn’t star Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Maybe you’re tired of watching cliche, unimaginative love stories that you feel like you’ve seen hundreds of times before.  It can be difficult...

The President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Janet Yang presents at the 95th Oscar nomination ceremony.

Oscars oust heroes, owe the overlooked honors

By Sarah Rose | January 30, 2023

Award show season is in full swing, and the Oscars draw millions of viewers in each year. The 95th Academy Awards will take place at 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 12.  ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE There are five nominees for the best Actor In A Leading Role...

Actor Rupert Grint, Director M. Night Shyamalan, Actor Nikki Amuka-Bird and Actor Ben Aldridge at a special screening of "Knock at the Cabin."

New Shania Twain, M. Night Shyamalan coming out next week

By Nick Glover | January 26, 2023

Shania Twain - “Queen of Me”  On Feb. 3, Canadian pop-country musician Shania Twain will release her first album in six years, titled “Queen of Me.” This will be her sixth studio album. The album features lead singles such as “Waking Up...

Award-winning and chart-topping artist Billie Eilish will make her Disney+ debut with "Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles," a cinematic concert experience, premiering globally on Friday, September 3. Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, "Happier than Ever," the Disney+ original will feature an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order – for the first and only time – from the stage of the legendary Hollywood Bowl.

Coming out next week: Jan. 23-27

By Nick Glover | January 19, 2023

It can be hard to keep up with the constant media coming out. Instead of trying to search through the constant barrage of content, here are a few great pieces of media coming out next week.    Kristen Mei Chase “A Thousand Miles to Graceland”  Kristen...

A movie screen with theater seating around it.

‘Bones and All’ leaves a haunting taste in the mouths of viewers

By Nick Glover | January 18, 2023

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution or watch the film and come back later. Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell star in the film “Bones and All,” directed by Luca Guadagnino, the director of films such as “Call...

Watching movies is an essential way to celebrate the changing of the season.

Top 3 cozy films to watch this fall

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Managing Editor | September 16, 2022

Despite what the warm weather may have you believe, fall is fast approaching. The time for crunchy leaves and apple cider donuts creeps ever closer. What shall we do in our limited free time to celebrate fall? One of the easiest ways to get into the spirit...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Skyler Kisellus | February 3, 2022

With the streaming capabilities and platforms available these days, there are so many options to choose from. Instead of scrolling through an endless amount of options and watching trailers, check out these picks from some of us at the Northern Star on...

Netflix is a familiar app and platform for many people. The streaming service platform provides a weekly top 10, displaying popular titles currently out for users to chose from. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Breaking down Netflix’s weekly top 10

By Bailey Eschbach, Lifestyle writer | January 30, 2022

Each week Netflix updates one of its newer features: a list of the top 10 most-watched TV shows and movies. Although this is only based on the number of accounts who have viewed each show, there is often a reason for their popularity. This week, instead...

Movie cases line up on a dusty shelf in a college apartment. Physical copies have gone ancient due to streaming services taking off.

Modernity has erased the physical concept of art

By Parker Otto, Columnist | January 24, 2022
Generation Z, in spite of all of their technological toys, has no things.
Streaming services are slowly replacing the concept of movie theatres.

Point/Counterpoint: Movie theaters vs streaming platforms

By JaMaria’h Crider and Parker Otto | January 23, 2022
Streaming services are on the rise, but what about the classic enjoyment of movie theaters?

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