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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

Writer’s strike expansion puts pressure on Chicago film industry

Writer’s strike expansion puts pressure on Chicago film industry

Asia Thomas and Casey Snow May 21, 2023

As the writers' strike expands across the country, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) hosted a strike in Chicago May 17 from noon to 3 p.m.  Over 800 writers, actors, students and community members...

John Mulaney returns to the stage after four years in his Netflix special Baby J.

‘Baby J’ review: Confessions of a controversial comedian

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor May 21, 2023

Suffering from a distressing lack of attention? Comedian John Mulaney shares his tips and tricks on how to fix that pesky problem in his newest Netflix special, “Baby J.” He starts off strong by suggesting...

Zoe Saldana (left) and Chris Pratt star in James Gunns latest Marvel film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Third time is not a charm: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

Ethan Mattheus, Staff Writer May 14, 2023

The “Guardians of the Galaxy” films have always been the crown jewel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While other pictures in the franchise, such as the endless slew of “Avengers” centric media,...

Alyssa Sutherland stars as Ellie in Lee Cronins most recent installation of The Evil Dead.

“Evil Dead Rise”: A bloody good time

Ethan Mattheus, Staff Writer April 30, 2023

Independent cinema changed in 1981 when the release of Sam Raimi’s “The Evil Dead” signaled a collision of high and lowbrow sensibilities. Its popularity with mainstream audiences had no precedent....

Nicolas Cage (left) and Nicholas Hoult lead in Chris McKays comedy Renfield. The film is the latest adaptation of the novel Dracula.

“Renfield” review: Horrible yet hauntingly fun

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor April 30, 2023

With soul-sucking tropes and wonderfully biting humor, “Renfield” lurks in the shadows of the so-bad-it’s-good subgenre of movies. There is no denying that the film is as awful as it is hilarious,...

The Story of Plastic (2019)

The Plastic Problem: Cracking down on the crisis

Meredith Bach, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

Plastic is ubiquitous. It is in our food, in our water, and in our clothes. It is coursing through our blood and clogging our lungs and bowels. It soils our earth, pollutes our water systems, and leaks...

Forrest Goodluck in How to Blowup a Pipeline

Ecoterrorism and other fun pastimes: ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’

Ethan Mattheus, Staff Writer April 23, 2023

The heist film is dying out. What used to be the domain of directors interested in genre and ideological experimentation has instead been replaced by the filmic equivalent of tepid water. Movies like “The...

Two thumbs up: Remembering legendary Chicago film critic Roger Ebert

Two thumbs up: Remembering legendary Chicago film critic Roger Ebert

Lauren Coates April 9, 2023

When it comes to film criticism, it is a profession that exists in relative anonymity. Though a handful of names may come to mind for those that follow the industry, the concept of a universally revered,...

The new face of folk-horror: Enys Men

The new face of folk-horror: ‘Enys Men’

Ethan Mattheus, Staff Writer April 9, 2023

There is something primitive about Mark Jenkin’s new film “Enys Men.” It was shot on 16mm film and developed by hand. There is almost no dialogue. The sounds are explosive and unadulterated. It has...

Michelle Rodriguez (Left) and Chris Pine star in John Francis Daleys latest fantasy film.

‘D&D: Honor among thieves’: Fantasy film appeals to players and peasants alike

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor April 9, 2023

Once upon a time, liking Dungeons & Dragons may have been the reason someone stole your lunch money. Now, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves” has friends and foes alike voluntarily...

Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman star in Zach Braffs latest drama A Good Person.

Zach Braff excited to share new film ‘A Good Person’ with audiences

Lily Lowndes, Social Media Editor April 2, 2023

Zach Braff makes movies that he wants to see. The director loves reveals, humor, heartbreak and his home state of New Jersey. In his latest film, “A Good Person,” Braff took those cinematic themes...

Penn Badgley plays serial killer Joe Goldberg in the hit Netflix series You.

Is ‘You’ problematic?

Jonah Weber, Asst. Multimedia Editor April 2, 2023

The hit Netflix series “You” recently finished up its fourth season with a fifth on the way. DePaul students and viewers shared their thoughts on the potential societal impacts the show may have, such...

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