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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Jennifer Lawrence in the 2018 film Red Sparrow. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

“Red Sparrow” severely disappoints

Garret Neal, Staff Writer March 5, 2018

“Red Sparrow,” how I do dislike thee. Let me count the ways. You take ambitious leaps and for that I cannot fault you, but my gosh do you fall short of whatever you aimed for. The movie (based on a...

Natalie Portman starring in the 2018 film Annihilation.  (Photo by Paramount Pictures)

The case for in-theater viewing of “Annihilation”

Garret Neal, Staff Writer February 27, 2018

The United States is one of the three markets, the others being China and Canada, that actually gets the opportunity to see “Annihilation” in theaters. Paramount chickened out on the film and sold...

Every Day features a handful of actors playing the same role of A. (Photo courtesy of Orion Pictures)

Teen love with a twist shines in “Every Day”

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2018

Some days you might wake up and wish you were someone else. Perhaps you wish you were more successful, more intelligent or just plain different. Maybe you even wish you woke up as who you truly see yourself...

Early Man is the newest addition to the catalog from Aardman Animation, best known for classics like Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run and Flushed Away.  (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

“Early Man”: Underdog tale revives classic animation style

Garret Neal, Staff Writer February 19, 2018

Gone are the glory days of “Chicken Run,” “Wallace and Gromit” or “Flushed Away,” by Aardman Animation studios.  While the studio continues to have success in its home country of England,...

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Rom-Com Recommendations

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2018

Romantic comedies are the backbone of our entertainment industry. They are repetitive and formulaic, yet the top-grossing films in the genre have still managed to bring in $3.7 billion in ticket sales...

Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet in the romantic drama Call Me By Your Name directed by Luca Guadagnino.  (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

“Call Me By Your Name” and LGBTQ+ representation

Isabella Brock, Contributing Writer February 5, 2018

“Call Me By Your Name” was released earlier this January after months of anticipation from audiences.  The film is based on the acclaimed 2007 novel of the same name by André Aciman, about a 17-year-old...

Doug Jones and Sally Hawkins in the Oscar nominated film The Shape of Water.  (Courtesy of IMDB)

“The Shape of Water ” rebels against Oscars tradition

Garret Neal, Staff Writer February 5, 2018

Sometimes, while diving through the sea of drawn-out dramas and complicated character studies that generally make up the Oscar nominations, you find a pearl that shines brighter than the rest.  Particularly...

Gary Oldman underwent a dramatic transformation to take on the role of Winston Churchill, often spending multiple hours getting makeup and prosthetics applied.  (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

“Darkest Hour” showcases Oldman’s talent

Garret Neal, Staff Writer February 5, 2018

“Darkest Hour” shares similarities with 2013 Best Picture nominee, “Lincoln;” in that it takes a well-known historical figure, in this case Winston Churchill, and gives a focused look at what the...

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What’s FRESH on ABC

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2018

The Good Doctor We live in a time where the concept of a medical-drama is by no means new. However, "The Good Doctor" stands apart from the bunch as the main protagonist, surgical resident Shaun Murphy...

Alex Hibbert as Kevin and Jason Mitchell as Brandon in The Chi (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

“The Chi” a love letter to the South Side

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2018

“The Chi” depicts life on the South Side of Chicago as a tragic event intertwines the lives of the main characters. The show airs on Showtime on Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. and follows an ensemble cast...

Daniel Day-Lewis in Phantom Thread.

Anderson delivers with “Phantom Thread”

Ross Greer, Contributing Writer January 22, 2018

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ninth film, "Phantom Thread," once again pairs the director with acclaimed actor Daniel Day-Lewis.  In what is slated to be Day-Lewis’s final film he portrays Reynolds Woodcock,...

Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden in End of the F***ing World, currently streaming.   (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Netflix comedy puts dark twist on rom-com tropes

Allie Odell, Contributing Writer January 22, 2018

"End of the F***ing World" is a British dark-comedy television series based on the book "End of the Fucking World" by Charles S. Forsman. It originally aired in the United Kingdom in 2017 but recently...

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