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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

Still from Hanyo (The Housemaid), directed by Ki-young Kim in 1960.

Before ‘Parasite’: Turning the spotlight to Korean classics

Brandon Yechout, Contributing Writer April 18, 2021

There’s no denying the magnitude of South Korea’s ever-escalating global cultural stranglehold — from Bong Joon-ho’s masterful “Parasite” Oscar sweep to the explosion in popularity of BTS and...

Still of Michelle Buteau, host of The Circle.

REVIEW: ‘The Circle’ returns with another great cast

Lauren Coates April 18, 2021

In January of last year, Netflix surprised audiences by dropping an unlikely gem of a reality series — "The Circle" — in its winter programming. Though the network has had an… interesting… track...

Still from Seaspiracy, directed by Ali Tabriz.

REVIEW: ‘Seaspiracy’ and the dark truths behind the human impact on the ocean

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2021

In the same way that the revelations about SeaWorld’s captivation of killer whales in 2013’s “Blackfish” has weighed on my mind in the years since I first watched it, “Seaspiracy” has left...

Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin star as a father-son duo in Concrete Cowboy, based off of the book Ghetto Cowboy by Greg Neri.

REVIEW: ‘Concrete Cowboy’ puts a modern Philly spin on the Old Hollywood Western

Lauren Coates April 5, 2021

Though Millie Bobby Brown has far and away proven herself as the breakout star among the gaggle of talented teens on “Stranger Things,” the rest of the show’s younger cast members have slowly but...

Still from Minari, directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

REVIEW: ‘Minari’ offers breathtakingly authentic performance

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor April 4, 2021

One of the darlings of awards season this year — Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari” — is a daring look into the life of a Korean immigrant farmer and his family in rural Arkansas. Beautifully led by...

Still from Tom and Jerry, starring Chloe Grace Moretz.

REVIEW: ‘Tom and Jerry’ live action film is ultimately uninspired

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor March 7, 2021

The beloved Tom and Jerry franchise recently took its dip into the live action plus animated genre. The film, titled “Tom and Jerry” and directed by Tim Story, went live on HBO Max last weekend. With...

In this video grab issued Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, by NBC, nominees in the category for best supporting actor in a motion picture react as Daniel Kaluuya, top center, is announced as the winner for his role in Judas and the Black Messiah at the Golden Globe Awards. (NBC via AP)

Virtual award shows highlight failures in diversity, entertainment value

Olivia Wootton March 7, 2021

On Feb. 28, people gathered for the 78th Golden Globes ceremony, whether that was from their couch, bed or the red carpet. In the first semi-online Golden Globes, which Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted...

Current Bachelor Matt James and host Chris Harrison in the recent season of The Bachelor which debuted in 2002.

Why are we still obsessed with ‘The Bachelor?’

Maria Barragan March 7, 2021

Between the cattiness, cliches and drama, “The Bachelor” has remained a staple in American television. The real question is, why are Americans still invested in the Bachelor despite many of its outdated...

Still from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

What I watched in February

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor February 28, 2021

February was a bit of a dreary month, with snowstorms covering the area and the continuation of the pandemic, leaving a lot of people bored in their homes. But the weather is warming up, Covid cases are...

Billie Eilish, right, performs with her brother Finneas OConnell as depicted in Billie Eilish: The Worlds A Little Blurry

REVIEW: ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry’ is a vulnerable portrait of a young superstar

Lauren Coates February 28, 2021

Fresh off the success of his most recent documentary “Belushi” (which, as the title implies, chronicled the life of iconic yet troubled comedy legend John Belushi) director R.J. Cutler is showing no...

A scene from Parasite.

Beyond “Parasite”: Korean cinema to follow

Braden Turk, Contributing Writer February 21, 2021

One year ago, “Parasite” made history when it won Best Picture and more at the 92nd Academy Awards. All eyes turned to the film and its director Bong Joon-ho — attention that was very well-deserved....

Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke play lifelong best friends in Firefly Lane, created by Maggie Friedman.

REVIEW: ‘Firefly Lane’ is a series about journalism, womanhood and being a force of nature

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor February 14, 2021

“The future of journalism are women. The future of journalism is women. Women are the future of journalism. I am the future of journalism. And the future is looking bright.” Kate Mularkey (Sarah Chalke)...

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