Stories by Peter Adams

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Applause for Cause's student-produced film Dead Tongues, premiering Friday, will raise money for Supplies for Dreams.

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We review Killer Mike and El-P's newest album.

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Two film festivals clashed this season, but how did the politics affect the viewing experience?

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The Internet has embraced a new cute, furry animal. From music videos to video games, goats are taking over.

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A Blue Man reveals the training and preparation needed to join the acclaimed group of mute musicians.

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The films of Northwestern students and alumni get the Trailer Trash treatment this time.

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If Catching Fire doesn't fulfill your need for teenage bloodbaths, check out Battle Royale for a more brutal experience.

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A screening and Q-and-A session for Joshua Oppenheimer's documentary about Indonesian death squad leaders, The Act of Killing, will take place Nov. 4.

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This week we've got cheap semi-sequels, annoying prequel sequels and confounding remakes that don’t look like they can measure up to their source material.

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The polarizing topic of sex addiction is a central theme in two wildly different films, as NBN examines.

Students showcase the possessions that define their passions.

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Ditch Star Trek Into Darkness' action overload and check out the indie sci-fi flick Moon.

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If Gatsby isn't your thing, pay another visit to last year's The Master instead.

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Superhero movies with emotional insight are rare in a genre of big explosions and poor plots, distinguishing blockbuster Iron Man 3 and its low-budget cousin Chronicle as rare gems.

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The Man of Steel does not disappoint, teasing viewers in an exciting way without giving away any plot points.

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While a story might work in print, that doesn't necessarily mean it is made for the big screen. Here's our breakdown of failed lit-to-film adaptations.

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Hollywood has churned out far too many "gritty" retellings of childhood classics, but they're skipping over some of the best fairy tale opportunities.

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As “Obama Wins!” distances itself more and more from Obama himself, it finds stronger footing, and coalesces into a weird ensemble play wrapped up as a political thriller spoof.

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Trying to find a movie to watch for the Halloween season? NBN recommends this frightening feast of films.

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There are two subjects that South Park consistently hits home with; Randy Marsh-centric episodes and holiday specials.

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“What type of sane, normal person would want to have sex with Kyle’s mom?!”

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We begin in a Wal-Mart, where the boys are going shopping for new mitts for an upcoming baseball game; there’s some of the show’s typical banter, an obvious joke about the fat kid being the catcher.