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Satire — Please stop making movies about me

Satire — Please stop making movies about me

Dallas Wiertella May 2, 2023

Dear Mr. Hollywood, It has come to my attention that, in the past decade or so, you may have used my likeness as an inspiration for some of the characters in your films. While flattered, I don't remember...

Opinion — Review of “Tár”

Opinion — Review of “Tár”

Harry Stine April 19, 2023

It was Wednesday, March 29, a little after 10 a.m. I was still in my pajamas. I was on my third cup of coffee, and I was sitting in front of my laptop thinking about Tár, last year’s critical hit film...

Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic

Opinion — Streaming services have killed movie magic

Andie Balenger January 25, 2023

One of the most incredible things about growing up in Gladstone was the Front Row Video store on Delta Avenue.  I still remember the excitement I felt when my dad would ask me if I wanted to rent a...

Opinion — My top five films of 2022

Opinion — My top five films of 2022

Andie Balenger December 7, 2022

While a couple of big-name films have yet to be released, I can confidently conclude that 2022 has been an incredible year for moviegoers. Not only were there many highly anticipated films that blew me...

HERO — A photo of me holding Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber. The adaptation of Luke’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels has been a hotly debated topic by many generations of the franchise’s fans, some questioning whether their childhood hero would truly act in the way he did.

Opinion — A take on Luke Skywalker’s character in the “Star Wars” sequels

Nathan Kwapisz December 2, 2022

Luke Skywalker is a hero for many generations of "Star Wars" fans; he embodies many ideals in the story and in real life.  To me, Luke is shown as a person that loves unconditionally. His objective...

MAKESHIFT THEATER - Campus Cinema provides in-person theater experiences for NMU students in Jamrich 1100. Their line-up of movies include films still in theaters or recently released films at no cost to students.

Campus Cinema continues to show movies in-person

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor January 22, 2022

Even with most student organizations required to meet online for the month of January, Campus Cinema has been given permission to host in-person movie showings throughout the semester. After an email sent...

REBRANDING - Campus Cinema recently changed their logo as a part of their efforts to increase campus participation. They have been showing movies in a virtual and in-person formats to accommodate for COVID-19 precautions.

Campus Cinema prepares for Halloween season

Andie Balenger, Contributing writer October 19, 2021

As the countdown to Oct. 31 slowly creeps away, Campus Cinema has been preparing for the season with a selection of horror films waiting to be screened.  Campus Cinema, a student-led and university-funded...

‘Pitch Perfect 3’ film finale ends on low note

‘Pitch Perfect 3’ film finale ends on low note

Kara Toay February 1, 2018

The Barden Bellas are reunited once more for their last curtain call in “Pitch Perfect 3.” The group goes off on another adventure and competition, where many misadventures and chaos take place. This...

Marquette ranked No.1 for romance

Jaymie Depew February 21, 2013

Marquette is a city full of lovestruck movie-lovers, according to Redbox, which recently announced the top 10 cities in America with the highest and lowest renting rates of films in the romantic-comedy...

North Wind staff picks favorite holiday flicks

NW Staff December 6, 2012

The Christmas spirit can be a polarizing subject – some people can’t get enough of the holiday jingles and television specials, and some can’t shut them off fast enough. Regardless, they keep...

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