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The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Olivia Cooke and Anya Taylor-Joy appear in Thoroughbred by Cory Finley, an official selection of the NEXT program at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of Sundance Institute)

“Thoroughbreds” is this year’s dark horse horror film

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2018

Usually, two teenage girls plotting a murder, one a certified sociopath, would be a niche film. Fortunately this film, “Thoroughbreds,” fits into the relatively niche genre of low-budget horror films...

What’s fresh on Amazon Prime

What’s fresh on Amazon Prime

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2018

The Big Sick This romantic comedy is based on the true love story of the film’s writers, comedian Kumail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”) and his now wife Emily V. Gordon. In “The Big Sick,” the...

Chadwick Boseman stars as King TChalla in Black Panther. (Photo Courtesy of IMDB)

“Black Panther” blazes trail for black films

Anna Stim, Contributing Writer March 12, 2018

Marvel’s “Black Panther” obliterated expectations at the box office in its opening weekend, changing the game for African-Americans – and Hollywood – forever. Marvel’s newest addition to its...

Cast of the 2018 Queer Eye reboot.  (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

“Queer Eye” redefines what it means to be a man

Amber Colón, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2018

Masculinity is being challenged in all of the best ways with the Netflix’s reboot of “Queer Eye,” a reality TV show dedicated to giving men a complete mind, body and spirit makeover over the course...

Storm Reid stars in the on-screen adaption of the beloved novel A Wrinkle in Time. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Review: A Stinker in Time

Garret Neal, Staff Writer March 12, 2018

After hitting a homerun with the critically acclaimed “Selma” back in 2014, Ava DuVernay landed the coveted spot as director on a big budget Disney project. That project was “A Wrinkle in Time,”...

Photo courtesy of IMDB

What’s fresh in reality tv

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2018

Survivor "Survivor" has been a staple of the reality TV landscape for almost two decades. Season after season, the show reinvents itself with new gameplay advantages and setbacks as well as dynamic...

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“The Walking Dead” episode 9: “Honor” recap

Cailey Gleeson, News Editor March 5, 2018

“It wasn’t The Saviors. It just happened. I got bit.” There’s been plenty of heartbreaking deaths throughout the eight-season run of “The Walking Dead,” but the loss in the midseason premiere...

The rich history of social movements at awards shows

The rich history of social movements at awards shows

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor March 5, 2018

Awards season: a time of year synonymous with statement fashion, celebrity tears and intense media coverage capturing every minute detail. However, in recent years, award shows seem to have adopted a new...

Jennifer Lawrence in the 2018 film Red Sparrow. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

“Red Sparrow” severely disappoints

Garret Neal, Staff Writer March 5, 2018

“Red Sparrow,” how I do dislike thee. Let me count the ways. You take ambitious leaps and for that I cannot fault you, but my gosh do you fall short of whatever you aimed for. The movie (based on a...

Natalie Portman starring in the 2018 film Annihilation.  (Photo by Paramount Pictures)

The case for in-theater viewing of “Annihilation”

Garret Neal, Staff Writer February 27, 2018

The United States is one of the three markets, the others being China and Canada, that actually gets the opportunity to see “Annihilation” in theaters. Paramount chickened out on the film and sold...

Rager on the Red Carpet

Rager on the Red Carpet

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2018

The Academy Awards are afoot and as such, The DePaulia has compiled some tools to kick off your viewing party and invigorate your Oscars experience.  Whether you're looking for some snack ideas or ways...

Comedian and host of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel returns as host of the Academy Awards on Sunday March 4 on ABC. This year is the 90th anniversary of the show. (Photo courtesy of AP Newsroom)

The Oscars disconnect

By Garret Neal, Staff Writer February 26, 2018

Ah, the Academy Awards.  The awards show where movie buffs and casual fans alike come together to find out definitively what the pinnacle of the industry was over the past year. At least according to...

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