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Isaac Peng

Reporter · US

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Sep 30, 2026
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Aug 20, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Isaac Peng

    Reel Thoughts: ‘Heart of the Beast’ is the dog movie we all deserve but don’t need Reel Thoughts: ‘Heart of the Beast’ is the dog movie we all deserve (opens the original)

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    There is one question at the center of every dog movie, and its answer determines whether the movie is watchable or review-bombed into oblivion. “Heart of the Beast,” the latest film starring a canine companion, is no exception to this rule. So before we get started: yes, the dog survives. “Heart of the Beast” is a survival film centering around retired special forces veteran James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin. After life in the military, Belmont and Odin attempt to seek peace in

  2. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Isaac Peng

    Reel Thoughts: Hopefully you never need to watch ‘Hope’ Reel Thoughts: Hopefully you never need to watch ‘Hope’ (opens the original)

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    If one genre of cinema has earned a meteoric rise in prominence within the past decade, it’s South Korean cinema. From directors like Bong Joon Ho forever changing the filmmaking landscape with “Parasite,” to Park Chan-wook boasting one of the most impressive filmographies of any director working today, it is safe to say any movie lover has an obligation to keep an eye on South Korean releases. When I heard Na Hong-jin’s latest sci-fi thriller, “Hope,” was making waves at the Cannes Film Festiva

  3. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Isaac Peng

    Reel Thoughts: ‘The End of Oak Street’ is an unexpected triumph (opens the original)

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    When I first saw the trailer for a time-travelling, “Jurassic Park”-esque creature feature starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, I was flabbergasted. For one, it seemed this combination of genres and actors was impossible, a glitch, some sort of mistake over in Hollywood. Some intern had mixed up the wrong papers and created — this. “The End of Oak Street,” a movie following a suburban neighborhood that is suddenly, and inexplicably, transported back to the age of dinosaurs, was directed by

  4. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Isaac Peng

    The top three spots in Evanston’s entertainment scene (opens the original)

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    There is no shortage of great art being performed by Northwestern students. From recitals and plays to dance and a cappella shows, Wildcats will have no trouble getting their entertainment fix. But staying inside the campus bubble can sometimes get a bit repetitive, so here are three spots around Evanston that will scratch that same itch. As the year gets stressful and exams begin to loom, live music is one of the best ways to relieve pressure. Although there are plenty of amazing acts put on by

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