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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

End of the decade: best movies of the 2010s

End of the decade: best movies of the 2010s

Michael Brzezinski December 28, 2019

"Knight of Cups" (dir. Terrence Malick) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI2j1FHCjtM Malick’s first full foray into the digital age proved to be far and away his most complicated, challenging and...

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‘Some Things Never Change’: Chicagoland native uses love of Disney films as ‘Frozen 2’ story artist

John Cotter December 9, 2019
We all had that one Disney VHS tape that was constantly being rewound. For some, this Disney charm can be incredibly moving — even life changing. Just ask Donna Lee, a story artist and Chicagoland native that worked on "Frozen 2."
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‘Uncut Gems’ cements legacy of directors, actors

John Cotter December 9, 2019
Giving us a character to root for in all of their just and honorable endeavors is an easy and often abundant scenario for most stories. But giving us a character with countless justifiable reasons for which to hate them — but simultaneously root for them — is a far different and continually difficult journey.
Taika Waititi (Hitler) hides with Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Betzler).

‘Jojo Rabbit’ examines Nazi Germany through comedic lens

Joe Roman, Jr. November 18, 2019

Who would have ever thought there would be a movie about a boy having Adolf Hitler as his imaginary friend? “Jojo Rabbit” is that film. The film is directed by Taika Waititi, who is no stranger to...

‘Apple TV+’ launch elicits lukewarm reviews

‘Apple TV+’ launch elicits lukewarm reviews

Luke Murphy November 18, 2019

In an entertainment world dominated by Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video and HBO, tech giant Apple made its first foray into the streaming wars earlier this month, when Apple TV+ launched Nov. 2 to lukewarm...

Lifetime meets Hollywood: ‘Last Christmas’ has Lifetime movie feels with a Hollywood budget

Lifetime meets Hollywood: ‘Last Christmas’ has Lifetime movie feels with a Hollywood budget

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor November 18, 2019

With Hollywood names such as Emma Thompson, Emilia Clark, Henry Golding and George Michael’s soundtrack, you’d expect a recipe for success, but "Last Christmas" fails to pass the taste test.  In...

Kendra Ellis-Connor (Kerry Washington) sits in the waiting area of a Miami Police station, hoping to hear about her 18-year-old son, Jamal, who has gone missing.

Netflix’s ‘American Son’ examines race, breaks down tropes

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic November 18, 2019

“American Son” is the new Netflix movie on the block and it has its own hot take on race in the United States. “American Son” is one of the many movies that deals with race in this country and...

‘Doctor Sleep’ understands recovery, but slightly misses mark

‘Doctor Sleep’ understands recovery, but slightly misses mark

Michael Brzezinski November 11, 2019

Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” has kept its top-shelf status in the annals of horror film history rightfully for almost 40 years now. Though it has been denounced by the author of its source material,...

Robert De Niro (left), Al Pacino (center) and Ray Romano (right) offer a performance only the titans of Hollywood could pull off.

‘The Irishman’ highlight’s director Martin Scorsese’s continued success

Michael Brzezinski November 11, 2019

Over the course of his almost fifty-year career, Martin Scorsese has more than earned his status as one of Hollywood’s most consistently amazing directors.. He is a filmmaker who constantly keeps up...

CIFF volunteer experience positive for film students, cinephiles alike

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor October 28, 2019

During the Chicago International Film Festival, there are lots of big-picture things set far ahead. Running a large festival like the one in Chicago, which concluded its 55th rendition of the fest on Sunday...

Dani Ardor, played by Florence Pugh in “Midsommar,” is finally the May queen.  Photo from IMDB

The Future of Fright

Luke Murphy October 28, 2019

Nothing screams Halloween like a scary movie. From “Frankenstein” to “The Shining” to “A Nightmare on Elm Street” to “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” Halloween is every horror fan’s favorite...

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What’s Fresh: Haunted

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor October 28, 2019

Netflix’s “Haunted” remains consistently scary throughout its six-episode run. Each episode begins with an individual explaining their paranormal experiences in a dimly lit, gothic-style living room...

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