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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Bridgerton boasts an impressive ensemble cast.

REVIEW: ‘Bridgerton’ commits to a fresh spin on period pieces

Beck Rogers January 10, 2021

What do you get when you combine Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next,” Dame Julie Andrews, and “Downton Abbey”? If you’re Shonda Rhimes, you get a top five show on Netflix. With a new spin on the...

Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugah star in Sylvies Love.

REVIEW: ‘Sylvie’s Love’ is a decadent period romance reminiscent of Hollywood’s golden age

Lauren Coates January 4, 2021

While 15 years ago, the romance genre seemed in the middle of a newfound renaissance with films like “The Notebook,” “Dear John,” and “A Walk To Remember,” the past decade has seen a noticeable...

Chadwick Boseman stars in his final role in Ma Raineys Black Bottom.

REVIEW: Boseman and Davis are an intoxicating duo in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Lauren Coates December 21, 2020

It’s impossible to have any sort of discussion about Netflix’s new film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” without acknowledging the untimely death of Hollywood superstar Chadwick Boseman, whose turn...

James Corden, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and Andrew Rannells star in The Prom.

The best shows and movies to watch over winter break

Lauren Coates November 15, 2020

Any other year, the arrival of winter break would mean heading to movie theaters to catch the latest superhero blockbuster or family comedy — but, of course, with the continued impact of Covid-19 on...

Still of Amanda Seyfried and Gary Oldman in Mank.

REVIEW: ‘Mank’ is a thought-provoking look into one of history’s greatest films

Michael Brzezinski November 15, 2020

“Citizen Kane” rests firmly in the annals of time as a highly celebrated film, if not the single most celebrated film ever made. And rightfully so. Orson Welles’ debut feature film was a towering...

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted the first Saturday Night Live episode following Election Day.

Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ monologue expertly tackles Trump, Covid-19

Cole Bursch November 8, 2020

Dave Chappelle walked out to deliver his epic 16-minute monologue on Saturday Night Live this week, holding a cigarette and giving the crowd his signature grin.  On national television, the comic legend...

Alex Trebek, host of Jeopardy! attends a ceremony honoring the shows executive producer Harry Friedman with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, in this Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, file photo. “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died Sunday , Nov. 8, 2020, after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said in a statement. Trebek presided over the beloved quiz show for more than 30 years. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80

Associated Press November 8, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. He was 80. Trebek died at home early Sunday with family and friends surrounding...

The Child—dubbed Baby Yoda by fans— in the season opener ofThe Mandalorian.

REVIEW: ‘The Mandalorian’ returns with lackluster season opener

Lauren Coates November 1, 2020

When it was first announced on Disney+, “The Mandalorian” seemed like a show that was trying to do the impossible — forge forward with the “Star Was” Universe after the…. divisive… finale...

Still from Sweat, which was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival.

REVIEW: ‘Sweat’ explores the dark sides of social media stardom

Lauren Coates October 25, 2020

The idea of the “influencer” is a relatively new yet endlessly debated concept in the world of digital media. Where celebrities’ personal lives were once the subject of gossip columns and trashy...

Still of Sacha Baron Cohen in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.

REVIEW: ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ is a hilarious, biting satire

Logan Peterson October 25, 2020

A sequel to “Borat” —titled “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”— was officially announced only a month ago, and now it is available to us at our fingertips — what a strange time to be alive.   Sacha...

Cooper Raiff directed, wrote and stars in the film “Shithouse” as a college freshmen who goes to a party with an older girl.

REVIEW: Future of indie films on display in ‘S#!%house’

Michael Brzezinski October 18, 2020

There is always something distinctly exciting about going in to view a fresh filmmaker’s very critically acclaimed directorial debut. There’s always the lingering possibility that whoever this new...

Laurent Thierry (Jun’ichi Suwabe) and Makoto Edamura (Chiaki Kobayashi) are the two stars of the crew in “Great Pretender.

REVIEW: ‘Great Pretender’ is one of this year’s best new shows

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor October 18, 2020

Living through the lens of a swindler makes one realize life is not what it seems. The anime series “Great Pretender” demonstrates this beautifully through the eyes of small-time Japanese swindler...

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