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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

Movies about love aren’t always love stories

Movies about love aren’t always love stories

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor February 10, 2020

I think about Wong Kar-Wai’s “Chungking Express” a lot. It’s the only movie I have thought about every day since I watched it. What hits me most about it is that it showcases a kind of love that...

Obsession with You lead character echoes viewers toxic behavior

Obsession with ‘You’ lead character echoes viewers’ toxic behavior

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor February 3, 2020

Some shows spend seasons trying to develop a realistically terrifying antagonist that viewers simultaneously love and hate while others never really hit the mark – but then there’s “You.” The...

And the Oscar goes to…who cares?

And the Oscar goes to…who cares?

Jonathan DeCarlo February 3, 2020

It’s that time of year again, award show season is in full swing and everyone is clamoring to see which movies, albums, TV shows, etc. take home the coveted position of being the “best” of last year....

Full cast of Knives Out, which earned a 97 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

REVIEW: ‘Knives Out’ murders all expectations

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor February 3, 2020

A cunning thrill, a nail-biter, a would-be page turner, “Knives Out” begins with a “whodunit” murder, a pool of blood and untied ends. Being a lover of murder mystery novels and films, this one...

REVIEW: Larry David and Curb Your Enthusiasm master the most resilient formula in comedy TV

REVIEW: Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ master the most resilient formula in comedy TV

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2020

Imagine, for a moment, that you’re on the Red Line heading home after a long day at work. It's just after 10 p.m. Your car is sparsely populated; no more than eight others, all with their faces buried...

Graduate directs DePaul’s first micro-funded feature film

Graduate directs DePaul’s first micro-funded feature film

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic January 31, 2020

Marcus Aubin, a recent film graduate, uses the help of DePaul’s Indie Studio program to direct and produce his independent film, “Sun King.” “Sun King” follows Louis Liu, who Aubin describes...

REVIEW: Just Mercy a poignant, haunting reflection of nation today

REVIEW: ‘Just Mercy’ a poignant, haunting reflection of nation today

Rebecca Rogers January 31, 2020

Adapted from lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson’s memoir and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, “Just Mercy” is a timely legal drama that brings tears and anger to every viewer. It is a moving true-life...

‘Pandemic’ teaches and terrifies

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2020

As the first confirmed patient with newly discovered coronavirus in Chicago received treatment at St. Alexius Hospital in the Northwestern suburbs, I sat in my apartment and watched Netflix’s new docuseries...

Documentaries ring in new year as latest trend

Documentaries ring in new year as latest trend

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic January 26, 2020

With Netflix dropping two now-trending documentary series, “Killer Mind: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez” and “Cheer,” documentaries seem to be getting more of the hype nowadays. Documentaries serve...

REVIEW: ‘Killer Inside: The mind of Aaron Hernandez’ wrongfully uses homosexuality as an angle to entice viewers, explain a vicious crime

REVIEW: ‘Killer Inside: The mind of Aaron Hernandez’ wrongfully uses homosexuality as an angle to entice viewers, explain a vicious crime

Jessica Grekowicz January 26, 2020

It is not surprising to learn that Netflix has released yet another true crime series. True crime has been wildly popular across all platforms since the release of “Making of a Murderer” in 2015. Entering...

REVIEW: Like A Boss is the first girl boss comedy of the decade

REVIEW: ‘Like A Boss’ is the first ‘girl boss’ comedy of the decade

Kionnie Barrett January 26, 2020

Director Miguel Arteta makes his first debut of the decade with the new comedy “Like a Boss.” This film introduces us to two funny best friends, Mia and Mel who are played by Tiffany Haddish and Rose...

REVIEW: 1917 a one-take film following a one-take mission

REVIEW: ‘1917’ a one-take film following a one-take mission

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor January 26, 2020

On April 6, 1917, the United States joined its allies, Britain, France, and Russia, to fight in the first world war. The U.S. joined the war after Germany made the decision to target neutral shipping zones....

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