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Film & TV

New fall TV proves crime does pay

New fall TV proves crime does pay

Eric Domingo September 28, 2014

Crime doesn’t pay. But this fall, TV stations ABC, Fox and CBS have decided to release “Gotham,” “Forever” and “NCIS: New Orleans” in the hopes that these crime shows will take off. During...

In the aftermath: When the Blockbuster battle ends, viewers pick up the pieces

Isabel Corona September 28, 2014

Buildings crumble to the ground like a tower of toy bricks as Superman and his foe, General Zod, throw punches at each other. Neither one pays any attention to the mass destruction he leaves behind,...

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Provocative documentary ‘Poverty, Inc.’ premieres at Chicago International Social Change Film Festival

Kathryn Eardley September 26, 2014

The documentary film “Poverty, Inc.” makes its Chicago premiere this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Chicago International Social Change Film Festival. From the Haitian solar panel salesman crushed...

"Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1" will be released Nov. 21.

Fall film frenzy: A preview of five films to see this season

Isabel Corona September 21, 2014

The summer movie season may be over, but this fall has some of the must-watch films of the year. Although once thought to be a time for smaller films to have a chance at the box office instead of competing...

Picture-perfect partnership: DePaul film students, pros connect at Cinespace Chicago

Picture-perfect partnership: DePaul film students, pros connect at Cinespace Chicago

Eric Domingo September 21, 2014

DePaul students sometimes forget that some programs once took place in small buildings and used outdated equipment. The DePaul School of Cinema in the College of Computing and Digital Media started...

Q&A: Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett and Dan Stevens of ‘The Guest’

Mike Horky September 14, 2014

Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett have been a staple of the horror genre for years. Their first collaboration, "A Horrible Way To Die," won the Best Screenplay award at Fantastic Fest, while their next...

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Review: Wingard and Barrett dive into new territory with ‘The Guest’

Mike Horky September 6, 2014

Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett are no strangers to horror, and recently the kitsch and camp. Their last film You’re Next successfully blended horror with genuine dark humor and called back to the...

Interview: Brenton Twaites and Odeya Rush of ‘The Giver’

Isabel Corona August 15, 2014

Although the Lois Lowry’s award winning book has been out for as long as many of us have been alive, The Giver is finally taking its turn on screen. Aged a few years, Jonas, played by the 24-year-old...

Robin Williams: The late actor will be remembered for both his iconic roles and deep kindness.

Mike Horky August 13, 2014

[dropcap]G[/dropcap]enie. Mrs. Doubtfire. John Keats. Walter Finch. Sean Maguire. These were some of Robin Williams’ most iconic roles, and ones that will survive to the end of time. Williams was a fantastic...

A final performance from a film legend: ‘A Most Wanted Man’ review

Mike Horky August 4, 2014

  “It takes a minnow to catch a barracuda. A barracuda to catch a shark” says Günther Bachmann (Philip Seymour Hoffman) towards the end of Anton Corbijn’s latest thriller "A Most Wanted...

Recap: 'Orange is the New Black' season 2

Recap: ‘Orange is the New Black’ season 2

Andrew Morrell July 7, 2014

CAUTION: GROTESQUE SPOILERS AHEAD The first season of Netflix series "Orange is the New Black" was something like a proof of concept that worked almost too well. A cast of insanely diverse characters...

Part of the cast of AMC's "Mad Men," including Elisabeth Moss (center), who plays rising advertising executive Peggy Olsen.

‘Mad’ drama: Students react to ‘Mad Men’ finale

Kelsey Kennedy June 2, 2014

When the first episode of “Mad Men’s” final season premiered on April 13, 2014, fans were glued to their TVs, or at least the ones who didn’t DVR the show or later stream it online. The anticipation...

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