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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Best picture ‘1917’ is big winner at British Academy Awards

By JILL LAWLESS | February 2, 2020

LONDON (AP) — Gut-wrenching World War I epic “1917” was the big winner at Sunday’s British Academy Film Awards, winning seven prizes including best picture and best director.Sam Mendes’ drama about one of the most devastating conflicts in British...

Jamie Foxx tricks pre-Super Bowl gala crowd with ‘Beyoncé’

By KELLI KENNEDY | February 2, 2020

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jamie Foxx tricked an A-list crowd at a pre-Super Bowl show Saturday, telling them Beyoncé was about to perform.“I'm going to go ahead and let it out of the bag right now: Beyoncé. Beyoncé," he screamed as the guests at...

EU fines NBCUniversal for restricting film merchandise sales

January 30, 2020

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union authorities have fined NBCUniversal for restricting cross-border sales of “Jurassic Park" toys, “Minions” school bags, “Big Lebowski" mugs and other licensed film merchandise, in the bloc's latest regulatory effort...

Accusers: Weinstein excused lewd acts as a showbiz norm

By TOM HAYS and MICHAEL R. SISAK | January 29, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Two women who say they met Harvey Weinstein when they were aspiring actresses in their 20s testified at his rape trial Wednesday that the one-time Hollywood titan preyed on their dreams of stardom to sexually assault them.Dawn Dunning...

Berlin film fest to zoom in on inner turmoil, outer chaos

January 29, 2020

BERLIN (AP) — This year's Berlin International Film Festival will have a decidedly dark focus, with many of its headline movies reflecting the inner turmoil of characters and the troubled backdrop of the chaotic world around them.The festival's new...

‘I’m being raped’: Weinstein accuser details alleged assault

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS | January 27, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein accuser Mimi Haleyi testified Monday that weeks after arriving in New York to work for one of his shows, she found herself fighting in vain as the once-revered showbiz honcho pushed her onto a bed and sexually assaulted...

Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in LA sports, basketball world

By GREG BEACHAM | January 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of basketball players worldwide with sublime skills and an unquenchable competitive fire.He earned Los Angeles’ eternal adoration during his two decades as the fierce soul of the beloved Lakers,...

Almodóvar, Banderas triumph with “Pain and Glory” at Goyas

January 26, 2020

MADRID (AP) — Pedro Almodóvar’s “Pain and Glory” swept the top prizes at the Spanish Film Academy's Goya Awards, including best picture, best director and a best actor victory for Antonio Banderas.“Pain and Glory” is nominated for an Academy...

Simmons doc, sans Oprah, receives huge ovation at Sundance

By JAKE COYLE | January 26, 2020

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Without Oprah or Apple, the Russell Simmons documentary “On the Record” went ahead with its premiere Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival, where the women who came forward with sexual assault allegations against the hip-hop...

‘Flirting With Disaster’ delights downtown

By Parker Otto | September 20, 2018

“Flirting With Disaster,” which screened 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., provided an energizing change of tone from the two most recent films screened as a part of the Richard Jenkins Film Series.The film features protagonists...

‘White Boy Rick’ a smashing success

By Parker Otto | September 17, 2018

Sept. 7's release “White Boy Rick” has hit theaters with great performances, heart-wrenching scenes and an unbelievable true story, making the film one of the best new releases in recent months.The film follows 14-year-old Rick Wershe Jr., played...

Upcoming Netflix flicks

By Haley Galvin | October 2, 2017

With a new month beginning, Netflix is bringing out a little bit of everything including horror movies to make viewers scream and romantic films to accompany those long nights with ice cream.“I Love You, Man” Coming to Netflix Oct. 1“I Love You,...

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