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The DePaulia

Film & TV

Walter White of "Breaking Bad." (Photo courtesy of AMC)

A love-hate relationship: Television’s anti-hero archetype reflects society

Cooper Packard October 12, 2014

As fall television season kicks into gear, viewers are dusting off their remotes and preparing for the return of their favorites. It’s time to say out with that Netflix documentary, and in with the...

Some fans of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” say that they will stop watching the show if Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) is killed off in season 5. (Photo courtesy of AMC)

In a zombie apocalypse, no character is safe in ‘The Walking Dead’

Eric Domingo October 12, 2014

In season four of AMC’s popular TV show, “The Walking Dead,” the directors and writers of killed off three main characters — Lizzie, Mika and Hershel. In season three, Andrea, Lori and Merle...

Plagued with over-the-top acting and a petty plot, “Miss Julie” is a Victorian love story that fails to be enchanting. (Photo courtesy of "Miss Julie")

Review: ‘Miss Julie’ flops at Chicago International Film Festival

Andrew Morrell October 12, 2014

Do you want to see some exciting, gripping, boldly innovative film at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival? Looking for thrilling stories of love, betrayal, vengeance or other stirring...

Theatrical poster for "Annabelle." (New Line Cinema)

Review: Horror film ‘Annabelle’ unable to capture terror of predecessor

Adam Bevel October 8, 2014

If you saw 2013’s excellent The Conjuring" you probably remember the doll that Annabelle is titled from and based around. She was the fairly creepy doll introduced in the first scene of "The Conjuring"...

50 years, 5 films: A preview of the  Chicago International Film Festival

50 years, 5 films: A preview of the Chicago International Film Festival

Andrew Morrell October 5, 2014

Though not quite on par with big-name film festivals such as Cannes or Sundance, the Chicago International Film Festival is still in the major leagues, and has the distinction of being the oldest film...

“Black-ish,“ ABC‘s newest sitcom, airs 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and juggles issues of cultural identity. (Photo courtesy of ABC)

Race, identity and family in ‘Black-ish‘

Adina Babaian October 5, 2014

In America, we encourage individuality and uniqueness. But what happens when you feel like those traits are isolating you from your peers? Do you lose them and assimilate into your community, or do you...

Winners and losers: Weighing the need for film awards

Mike Horky October 5, 2014

Some have argued in recent years that award shows, like the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and the Emmys do not honor the best work of the year, while others believe that the shows are meant to entertain;...

Newest ‘Supergirl’ TV show fights sexism

Newest ‘Supergirl’ TV show fights sexism

Eric Domingo October 5, 2014

In 1959, Supergirl first appeared in Action Comics No. 252. She wore a long-sleeved blue shirt, appeared average and wore a blue skirt that reached mid thigh. In today’s comic books, Supergirl is showing...

Review: Horror film 'Tusk' a 'one-of-a-kind' experience

Review: Horror film ‘Tusk’ a ‘one-of-a-kind’ experience

Adam Bevel October 2, 2014

Let’s just get this out of the way: “Tusk” is a horror movie about a man who is kidnapped by a serial killer and surgically turned into a walrus. There’s really no way around it, there’s no other...

Q&A: Director Michael Cuesta of 'Kill the Messenger'

Q&A: Director Michael Cuesta of ‘Kill the Messenger’

Mike Horky September 30, 2014

Michael Cuesta’s "Kill the Messenger" comes out Oct. 10. The DePaulia sat down with him to discuss the upcoming film. The DePaulia: What drew you to this project? It feels much bigger than your previous...

Marcus Haney documents his adventures while sneaking into music festivals in  "No Cameras Allowed." (Photo courtesy of Pulse Radio)

Jumping the fence: ‘No Cameras Allowed’ documentary raises questions about the business of music

Jodie Lyons September 28, 2014

“So… are you going to Lolla?” We’ve all heard it before. As a college student in Chicago, the question of to go or not to go is inescapable. But for many of us, along with being a college student...

'Kill the Messenger': A fantastic, slow-burning political thriller

‘Kill the Messenger’: A fantastic, slow-burning political thriller

Mike Horky September 28, 2014

Political thrillers have been something of a staple in Hollywood. From “All The President’s Men”, to “The Insider”, and “Shattered Glass”, they take scandals or true events in politics and...

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