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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

“Rustin” review: History falls flat in over-ambitious and underwhelming dramatization

“Rustin” review: History falls flat in over-ambitious and underwhelming dramatization

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor October 15, 2023

“Rustin” is a well-intentioned attempt at a biographical drama successfully rooted in history but too overwhelmingly energetic to dig those same roots in reality. The jazzy soundtrack and 1960s stylization...

“The People’s Joker” review: Putting clown makeup on a story of identity and calling it a parody

“The People’s Joker” review: Putting clown makeup on a story of identity and calling it a parody

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor October 15, 2023

Using Batman villains as metaphors for queer identity, “The People’s Joker” is an unsuspecting, coming-of-age film utilizing the parody genre to mask its true intent. Director and writer Vera Drew...

“Poor Things” review: A technicolor take on oddity and identity

“Poor Things” review: A technicolor take on oddity and identity

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor October 15, 2023

Eccentrically curious and undoubtedly crude, “Poor Things” is an odd journey of self-discovery that boasts just enough substance amid the psychedelic style to make it a worthy watch. Director Yorgos...

“Eric Larue” review: Shoddy artistry upends an otherwise novel story of tragedy and faith

“Eric Larue” review: Shoddy artistry upends an otherwise novel story of tragedy and faith

Sam Mroz, Asst. Arts & Life Editor October 15, 2023

The directorial debut of notable actor Michael Shannon, “Eric Larue” tiptoes around the crisis of a school shooting, too afraid to step into a space of meaningful commentary. Following a couple trying...

“Bottoms” review: fresh vision for teen sex comedy takes a big swing and unfortunately misses

“Bottoms” review: fresh vision for teen sex comedy takes a big swing and unfortunately misses

Zachary Klein, Contributing Writer September 10, 2023

It’s never fun to watch the promise of a story slowly crumble as it goes on, especially one from such inspiring beginnings. Rising star Ayo Edebiri, prolific comedian Rachel Sennott and wunderkind director...

osé Álvaro Osorio Balvin, aka J Balvin, has a contemplative moment before a performance in the documentary “The Boy From Medellin.”

REVIEW: J Balvin biopic challenges narrative that celebrities shouldn’t speak out on political issues

Lauren Coates May 9, 2021

Maybe it was the lockdown-induced solitude that did it, but in the first half of 2021, it already feels like every musical artist and their mother has a documentary coming out this year.  From Billie...

Still of Frances McDormand in Chloe Zhaos third feature film Nomadland.

‘Nomadland’ blends Hollywood with humanity

Sofia Leal, Contributing Writer May 9, 2021

Over the course of the 2020-2021 award season, “Nomadland” racked up over 100 film awards including, most recently, the Academy Award for best actress, best picture and best director. Hence, it is...

Storm Reid stars in the on-screen adaption of the beloved novel A Wrinkle in Time. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Review: A Stinker in Time

Garret Neal, Staff Writer March 12, 2018

After hitting a homerun with the critically acclaimed “Selma” back in 2014, Ava DuVernay landed the coveted spot as director on a big budget Disney project. That project was “A Wrinkle in Time,”...

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...

In the season premiere episode USS Callister, the crew attempts to appease their seemingly bold and charismatic leader, as they are transported into action.   
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The divide in “Black Mirror”

Mackenzie Murtaugh, News Editor January 8, 2018

A spoiler alert is necessary, as many plot points and endings will be discussed and analyzed from here on out. The fourth season of Netflix’s British smash hit “Black Mirror” premiered on Dec. 29,...

Spanish-language music is more versatile than you think

Spanish-language music is more versatile than you think

Amber Colón, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2017

It seems like everyone knows “Despacito” regardless of whether or not they know what the Spanish lyrics mean. Throughout the summer, the song played (and still plays) on major radio stations like B96...

Whats Fresh in Podcasts

What’s Fresh in Podcasts

Matt Koske October 9, 2017

Fighting In The War Room The twice-weekly podcast “Fighting In The War Room” is hosted by Katey Rich of Vanity Fair, Da7e Gonzales and Matt Patches of  Thrillist and David Ehrlich of IndieWire....

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