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The DePaulia

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The DePaulia

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The DePaulia

Film & TV

“The Phone Call” follows Heather (Sally Hawkins), a helpline operator who answers a mysterious call from a man on the brink of death after swallowing a load of pills.

Oscar-nominated short films: Live-action

Pat Mullane February 15, 2015

Here's a look into live action short films nominated for Oscars this year 1. “The Phone Call” Containing possibly the best performances of the nominated shorts, “The Phone Call” follows Heather...

Disney film “Feast” follows a dog that is continually spoiled by his owner in the form of leftovers and junk food scraps.

Oscar-nominated short films: Animated

Mike Horky February 15, 2015

Here's a look at animated short films nominated for Oscars this year 1. “The Bigger Picture” This film is a rather quiet British film chronicling the relationship of two brothers who must...

DePaul Project Bluelight film ‘The Art of Police’ recognized at indie festival

Eleanor Lyon February 15, 2015

DePaul’s digital cinema students know all about the self-doubt one feels as an artist, which happens to be the topic of “The Art Police,” a film recently produced by students in DePaul’s Project...

Actress Judy Reyes speaks to DePaul students and faculty Thursday afternoon at the student center.  (Josue Ortiz / The DePaulia)

Actress Judy Reyes discusses Latina representation on TV at DePaul

Nicole Cash February 2, 2015

Actress Judy Reyes, best known for her role as Carla on “Scrubs,” spoke to DePaul students and faculty about Latina representation in TV, taking leadership and working towards goals Thursday afternoon...

Biopics like “The Theory of Everything” use facts as a framework, but still dramaticize. (Photo courtesy of Focus Features)

Biopics win big during awards season

Alondra Valle February 1, 2015

Award season is in full swing, and the movies getting the most recognition are part of a genre that rarely breaks records at the box office. Biopics, or biographical movies, have recently been premiering...

More young people cut cable with TV streaming services

Andrew Nunez February 1, 2015

With Netflix, Hulu and the introduction of Sling TV, more young people cut cable In retrospect, satellite and cable TV were inconvenient sources of media, forcing viewers to revolve around television...

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‘You mean we’re in the future?’: The reality of ‘Back to the Future Part II’

Eric Domingo January 25, 2015

Released in 1989 and set in the year 2015, director Robert Zemeckis’ “Back to the Future Part II” made some technological and lifestyle predictions on what the current year would hold. According...

Jillian Estell as Eloise and Kevin Costner as her grandfather, Elliot, in “Black or White.” (Photo courtesy of "Black or White")

Reflections on race, family in ‘Black or White’

Isabel Corona January 25, 2015

Filled with excited guests, the theater’s audience cheered and applauded the premiere of Mike Binder’s family drama, “Black or White” at the Icon Theater in Chicago on Jan. 8. Binder was joined...

“Breaking Bad” spinoff “Better Call Saul,” starring Bob Odenkirk, premieres Feb. 8 on AMC. (Photo courtesy of AMC)

Call it a comeback: ‘Better Call Saul’ and other spinoffs hitting the air in 2015

Julian Hayda January 25, 2015

Love ’em or hate ’em, spinoffs are a staple in the entertainment game, and 2015 is gearing up to be their year in the spotlight. AMC, Netflix and CBS have planned at least four spinoff series for...

"Kingsman: The Secret Service" will be released Feb. 13.

Spring into movies: Five spring films to look forward to

Pat Mullane January 25, 2015

As we continue to bury ourselves at home with hot chocolate and Netflix, the thought of spring is a warm reminder that this frigid forecast doesn’t last forever. With the holidays at an end, awards...

Kevin Macdonald's 'Black Sea' proves to be promising

Kevin Macdonald’s ‘Black Sea’ proves to be promising

Mike Horky January 25, 2015

A small crew, an old Russian sub, and the promise of treasure. This is the set up for Kevin Macdonald’s latest film "Black Sea," starring Jude Law and Scoot McNairy. It might seem like it’s been done...

“Selma” is one film currently being scrutinized by audiences for certain historical inaccuracies, especially its portrayal of President Lyndon B. Johnson. (Photo courtesy of Selma)

Facts and fiction: Historical films like ‘Selma’ tangle truth and fabrications

Pat Mullane January 18, 2015

As we find ourselves in the midst of awards season, movie theaters tend to become increasingly populated by films based on true stories. Serving not only as a popular slice among the academy, but also...

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