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Film & TV

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....

REVIEW: 'The Circle' serves as Netflix’s new social experiment

REVIEW: ‘The Circle’ serves as Netflix’s new social experiment

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic January 19, 2020

As the new year rolls in, Netflix premieres several different shows and documentaries, including a new reality tv show competition. “The Circle” serves as a mix between “Big Brother” and “Catfish”...

The end? Nostalgia in the world of entertainment

The end? Nostalgia in the world of entertainment

Jonathan DeCarlo January 19, 2020

“This will be the final word in the story of Skywalker,” growls Ian McDiarmid’s Emperor Palpatine in last month’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Watching this movie was a strange experience,...

What's fresh on Netflix

What’s fresh on Netflix

Lacey Latch and Keira Wingate January 12, 2020

You, Season 2 Everyone’s favorite creep has returned to his old ways in “You” season two, this time in Los Angeles.  Joe, now Will, is on the run after the events in Season One’s finale. He...

REVIEW: Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ a modern, timeless adaptation of classic

REVIEW: Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ a modern, timeless adaptation of classic

Rebecca Rogers January 12, 2020

Since it was published in 1868, Louisa May Alcott’s famous novel “Little Women” has received a new adaptation 14 times. The book has been rewritten for the big screen, the small screen and the stage,...

John Mulaney sits surrounded by kids discussing different aspects of life.

The 90s are back with ‘John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch’

Sam Rahman January 12, 2020

A Mr. Rogers-styled, sweater-clad John Mulaney and his hoard of elementary schoolers present a variety of skits, songs, and incredibly well-written banter delivered from the public garden of a set reminiscent...

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