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The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

DePaul's Student Newspaper — Since 1923

The DePaulia

Film & TV

DePaul alumnus releases feature film

DePaul alumnus releases feature film

Pat Mullane / January 16, 2017

When DePaul graduate Brent Kado laid eyes on the final cut of his first micro-feature film, he realized that the months of long shoots and late nights had finally paid off. Written and directed by Kado,...

August Wilson play “Fences” comes to big screen

August Wilson play “Fences” comes to big screen

Matt Koske / January 9, 2017

August Wilson had one simple guideline for when his installment of “Fences” was to be produced for the big screen: an African American must direct the film. Who better to direct and star in “Fences”...

Denzel Washington (center) plays Troy Maxson, Stephen McKinley Henderson (left) plays Jim Bono and Jovan Adepo (right) plays Cory in the film "Fences." Henderson and Adepo spoke to The DePaulia about their critically-acclaimed film. (David Lee |Paramount Pictures)

Adaptation of famed August Wilson play “Fences” comes to big screen

Matt Koske / December 30, 2016

August Wilson had one simple guideline for when his installment of “Fences” was to be produced for the big screen: an African American must direct the film. Who better to direct and star in “Fences”...

‘Office Christmas Party’ creatives discuss comedy in time of need

‘Office Christmas Party’ creatives discuss comedy in time of need

Matt Koske / December 10, 2016

Directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck reunite as career collaborators for the raunchy, holiday bash that is their “Office Christmas Party.” Clay Vanstone (the hard-partying and eccentric T.J. Miller)...

Lonergan and Affleck hit the mark with "Manchester by the Sea"

Lonergan and Affleck hit the mark with “Manchester by the Sea”

Matt Koske / December 2, 2016

In the emotionally overwhelming “Manchester by the Sea,” Casey Affleck’s haunting performance forces him to undertake his apprehensive teenage nephew after his father succumbs to everlasting heart...

Alden Ehrenreich and Lily Collins talk chemistry

Alden Ehrenreich and Lily Collins talk chemistry

Jesus Montero / November 13, 2016

One of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Warren Beatty, returns to the directing chair in “Rules Don’t Apply,” the unconventional love story of an aspiring actress and her goal orientated driver, which...

Trolling Around, The DePaulia sits down with the directors of DreamWorks' "Trolls"

Trolling Around, The DePaulia sits down with the directors of DreamWorks’ “Trolls”

Matt Koske / November 7, 2016

With an extensive history, DreamWorks Animation Studios (“Madagascar,” “Shrek” and “How to Train Your Dragon”) fires yet again at the animated tag-team duo, journey concept. Failing to sometimes...

A look at early contenders for this year’s Academy Awards

A look at early contenders for this year’s Academy Awards

Pat Mullane / November 7, 2016

  While it may seem pointless to begin talking about the Oscars or the Golden Globes before it’s even Thanksgiving or Christmas, the fact is the limited number of films that will be selected...

Astrophysicist Adam Frank talks consulting on “Doctor Strange”

Astrophysicist Adam Frank talks consulting on “Doctor Strange”

Pat Mullane / November 6, 2016

The newest addition to Marvel Studios’ ever-expanding film universe is Doctor Strange, a former neurosurgeon turned magical sorcerer.  Adam Frank, a professor of physics and astronomy at University...

Exploring masculinity in "Moonlight"

Exploring masculinity in “Moonlight”

Matt Koske / October 31, 2016

Based on an unproduced, shelved play, “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue” written by DePaul grad Tarell Alvin McCraney, comes the critically acclaimed film “Moonlight.” Written and directed by...

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...

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