In this edition of The Monthly: Peter Spears brings young love to the silver screen, Joachim Shamberger connects opera with social media, NU professors explore the science behind romance, and NU grads celebrate 25 years of trailblazing in Dutch improv. Check out the February edition of The Monthly online and on newsstands now.

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“Call Me By Your Name” producer Peter Spears reflects on film’s impact
As a gay young adult at the time of the book’s setting, Spears said he was moved by the relatable storytelling. This led him to spearhead the production of the book into a movie, despite having worked in Los Angeles primarily as a writer and actor.
Northwestern alumni Andrew Moskos and Pep Rosenfeld celebrate 25 years of Boom Chicago improv
At its upcoming anniversary show this July, the Boom team will feature 25 years of alumni at the Carré Theater, one of the largest venues in Amsterdam.
Profs. Eli Finkel and Alexandra Solomon dig into science behind successful marriages
Profs. Eli Finkel and Alexandra Solomon have dedicated their careers to uncovering the science behind marriage and relationships: what makes them work, where they fall short and how to improve them.
Joachim Schamberger uses modern technology and social media to modernize Mozart’s Don Giovanni
The #MeToo movement is the backbone of Schamberger’s modernized production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” The opera features a womanizing main character, Don Giovanni, who brags about his conquests and sexually harasses and assaults countless women.
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