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Films to watch in prep for Nov. 8

Films to watch in prep for Nov. 8

Pat Mullane October 30, 2016

While it may be hard to think of a more entertaining political cycle than today’s election, there are still some fictional and biographical films that depict a U.S. presidency that are just as an engaging...

Five films to watch this Halloween

Five films to watch this Halloween

Pat Mullane October 23, 2016

As Halloween creeps up in the next few weeks, and students and kids prepare what to wear and where to go, it seems apparent that it is time to get into the festive mood. With a lack of strong horror...

“American Honey” offers original coming of age story

“American Honey” offers original coming of age story

Matt Koske October 16, 2016

For Star, played by actress Sasha Lane, casted merely weeks before the initial scheduled date on spring break in Panama City - her attractive, bold decision-making sprouts the dawn of a new dream. In...

Fictional presidents influence viewers depiction of Oval Office

Fictional presidents influence viewers depiction of Oval Office

Madeleine Williamson October 10, 2016

This fall, will beAmericans’ television sets, will remain constantly bombarded with the day-to-day news cycles and 24-hour news stories about the U.S. presidential election. But real-life candidates...

"Pitch" delivers realistic female baseball drama

“Pitch” delivers realistic female baseball drama

Ben Gartland October 3, 2016

There’s something extremely satisfying about a piece of fictional sports media getting sports right. From my perspective, as a person who spends so much time studying and writing about non-fictional...

A preview of the Chicago International Film Festival

A preview of the Chicago International Film Festival

Pat Mullane October 3, 2016

As the summer heat transitions to a cool fall breeze,  big name action-packed showings at your local theater begin to be replaced with more dramas, independent films and art-house flicks.From Sundance...

Then and now: a look at three famous film scenes shot in Chicago

Then and now: a look at three famous film scenes shot in Chicago

Kayla Alvarado October 2, 2016

Public Enemies Located just a few minutes from DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus, this classically detailed theatre was designed in 1914 by Samuel N. Crowen. It soon became one of Chicago’s earliest...

Comedy news shows fail as subsitute for hard news

Comedy news shows fail as subsitute for hard news

Marykate O’Meara October 2, 2016

As painful as this election has been to watch, I’m sure we can all agree some comedic relief is always appreciated. In a time where Donald Trump’s outlandish remarks are more realistically scary than...

All the new stuff on Netflix this fall

All the new stuff on Netflix this fall

Emily Rutherford September 26, 2016

The beginning of the school year brings stress, homework, and fortunately new Netflix releases. This year, Netflix is spending $1 billion on producing new original content.  Through the success of shows...

Union Station's new exhibit showcases Chicago film and travel

Union Station’s new exhibit showcases Chicago film and travel

Pat Mullane September 19, 2016

The usual walk through Chicago’s Union Station is one surrounded by glimpses of a fast paced traffic of suited men, or an exhausting party of families waiting for their train, or perhaps just a silent...

Six TV shows to see this fall

Six TV shows to see this fall

Emily Eller September 18, 2016

1. "The Voice” Sept. 19 While “The Voice” has been around for 10 seasons now, the show now has two completely new judges: Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus will join “OG” judges Blake Shelton and...

In this Aug. 27, 1981 file photo, Gilda Radner, center, and Gene Wilder, right, perform in a scene from the film "Hanky Panky," directed by Sidney Poitier in Boston. Wilder’s nephew said Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, that the actor and writer died late Sunday at his home in Stamford, Conn., from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 83. (Bill Polo | AP Photo)

Remembering Gene Wilder

Pat Mullane August 29, 2016

Gene Wilder, the joyful, quirky comedic actor known for his roles in Mel Brooks classics like “The Producers” and “Young Frankenstein,” along with his delightfully magical performance as Willy...

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