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Film & TV

Raunchy TV makes family time cringeworthy

Raunchy TV makes family time cringeworthy

Jen DePoorter January 18, 2015

You know the scene. It’s a Sunday night and you’re watching the newest blockbuster with your parents. So far so good — nobody is hogging the popcorn, your mom hasn’t asked “who’s that?”...

Jude Law stars as Captian Robinson in “Black Sea,” directed by Kevin Macdonald. (Photo courtesy of Focus Features)

Q&A: ‘Black Sea’ director Kevin Macdonald

Mike Horky January 18, 2015

“Black Sea,” starring Jude Law, comes out Jan. 23. The DePaulia sat down with director Kevin Macdonald, to discuss the themes of his film, and what it was like to film on an actual submarine. The...

Violence, loss of humanity in 'Black Sea'

Violence, loss of humanity in ‘Black Sea’

Mike Horky January 17, 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...

Every story needs a protagonist, but that doesn’t mean they need to be heroic. Characters such as Tony Soprano (above), Walter White and even Wolverine demonstrate that the archetype is changing.  (Photo courtesy of HBO)

Today’s on-screen heroes not always ‘super’

Pat Mullane January 11, 2015

Before Superman, there was Hercules.  Before Omar Little, there was Robin Hood. From Greek mythology to comic books, from English folklore to modern day television, stories and tales of heroism have...

Director Rupert Wyatt takes a bet with ‘The Gambler’

Alondra Valle December 27, 2014

Director Rupert Wyatt created a successful career for himself in Hollywood by taking risks. One of his most notable films is the 2011 blockbuster “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” a film that came...

The DePaulia's best films of 2014

The DePaulia’s best films of 2014

Mike Horky, Eric Domingo, and Isabel Corona December 22, 2014

From building blocks to teenage punks, it was both a diverse and strong year for cinema. Members of The DePaulia staff chose their favorite films of 2014.  Isabel Corona - Staff Writer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ_JOBCLF-I Nothing...

“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)

History repeats itself in ‘Selma’

Pat Mullane December 20, 2014

It’s hard to believe there hasn’t been a major motion picture film on the life of Martin Luther King Jr., until now.  Although too short, King’s life was filled with events which have since...

“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)

Q&A: ‘Selma’ actor David Oyelowo, director Ava Duvernay

Pat Mullane December 19, 2014

“Selma," starring David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr., depicts the true story of the 1965 voting rights marches in Selma, Ala., led by Dr. King.  The DePaulia sat down to interview Oyelowo...

Q&A: Darryl Roberts, director of ‘America the Beautiful’

Mike Horky November 23, 2014

"America The Beautiful 3: The Sexualization Of Our Youth" opens in Chicago this week. The DePaulia sat down with Darryl Roberts, the director of the documentary series, which focuses on beauty, thinness...

Q&A: Willow Shields of 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1'

Q&A: Willow Shields of ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1’

Isabel Corona November 21, 2014

Although it only just premiered Friday, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I” is already projected to be the biggest box office opening of the year. The pull the franchise has over its fans...

Jack Gyllenhaal plays a confident and ruthless freelance videographer in "Nightcrawler."(Chuck Zlotnick / Distributor: Open Road Films)

If it bleeds, it leads: ‘Nightcrawler’ in review

Pat Mullane November 19, 2014

When there’s a car accident on a local highway, the viewer doesn’t want to watch two anchors sit there and describe it. Instead, they want the aftermath, the broken windshield and dented metal....

Keira Knightley, Matthew Beard, Matthew Goode, Benedict Cumberbatch and Allen Leech in 
“The Imitation Game.” (Photo courtesy of "The Imitation Game")

‘Imitation Game’ screenwriter Graham Moore brings book to the big screen

Mike Horky November 16, 2014

“The Imitation Game” hits Chicago theaters on Dec. 12. The DePaulia recently sat down with the film’s screenwriter, Graham Moore, to discuss how his script came to the big screen. The DePaulia:...

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