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Rob Brown, Ashley Johnson, Sullivan Stapleton, Ennis Esmer, and Jaimie Alexander in Blindspot.

[Photo] REVIEW: Season opener of “Blindspot” shows that it is on its way out

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic
May 27, 2020
last dance

[Photo] REVIEW: In ‘The Last Dance’ final episodes, ‘it’s all about basketball’

Logan Peterson
May 25, 2020
1986's 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' shot in Chicago.

[Photo] The iconic films of Chicago

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor
May 21, 2020
"Rick and Morty."

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Rick and Morty’ returns to melt our brains, make us laugh

Logan Peterson
May 10, 2020
"Unorthodox."

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Unorthodox’ draws viewers into its tale of escaping from Hassidic community, arranged marriage

Tommy Virgl
May 9, 2020
"The Last Dance."

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘The Last Dance’ remains engrossing in latest episodes

Logan Peterson
May 7, 2020
Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle."

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Too Hot To Handle’ comes in hot as Netflix’s new dating show

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic
May 7, 2020
Joe Keery in "Stranger Things."

[Photo] ‘Stranger Things’ star will speak at DePaul’s virtual commencement ceremonies

Bianca Cseke, Online Managing Editor
May 7, 2020
bad education

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Bad Education’ examines largest public school embezzlement case but isn’t fair to all characters

John Cotter
May 5, 2020
tangled

[Photo] Pop culture hills I would die on: ‘Tangled’ is better than ‘Frozen’ in every way

Mary Rose Weber
May 5, 2020
Little Fires Everywhere

[Photo] “Little Fires Everywhere” sets off blaze of emotions

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor
April 27, 2020
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[Photo] REVIEW: Live TV shows losing impact during COVID-19

Kate Santillan
April 25, 2020
thelastdance

[Photo] Once more, with feeling: a review of ‘The Last Dance’

Logan Peterson
April 25, 2020
Ian Lightfoot (Tom Holland) and Barley Lightfoot (Chris Pratt) try to see their dad one last time.

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Onward’ is a typical magical adventure

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic
April 15, 2020
Sunderland 'Til I Die

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’ features new ownership but same heartbreak

Ernesto Hernandez, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2020
tigerking

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Tiger King’ is the perfect antidote to quarantine-induced boredom

Lauren Coates
April 1, 2020
trialsofgabrielfernandez

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez’ offers horrifying look at real-world issue

Dayana Garcia
March 29, 2020
Jack Cunningham played by Ben Affleck in "The Way Back."

[Photo] REVIEW: Ben Affleck shines in melodrama of ‘The Way Back’

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor
March 8, 2020
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[Photo] What’s fresh on Netflix

Ella Lee and Keira Wingate
March 1, 2020
"The Invisible Man"

[Photo] REVIEW: Latest remake of ‘The Invisible Man’ eerie in more ways than one

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor
March 1, 2020
HBO's "High Maintenance."

[Photo] On ‘High Maintenance,’ characters are expendable, but essential

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2020
"Avenue 5"

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Avenue 5’’s blend of science fiction and comedy is accessible — and kinda scary

Shane René, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2020
Michael Block (Lakeith Stanfield) Mae Morton (Issa Rae) star in the new romanace drama, “The Photograph.” Here, they have their first kiss during their first date.

[Photo] ‘The Photograph’ features soulful, artistic performances

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor
February 16, 2020
Heloise (played by Adele Haenel) and Marianne (played by Noemie Merlant) lie in bed together in Celine Sciamma’s “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.”

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ reinvents wheel of love

Rebecca Rogers
February 16, 2020
"First Cow."

[Photo] What to look out for at the Berlin Film Festival

Michael Brzezinski
February 16, 2020
"Portrait of a Lady on Fire."

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is ‘utopia of femininity’

Michael Brzezinski
February 16, 2020
"I am a Killer."

[Photo] New Netflix documentary series gives voice to death row inmates

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic
February 16, 2020
Taylor Swift in "Miss Americana."

[Photo] ‘Miss Americana’ attempts to restore Taylor Swift’s reputation

Emma Oxnevad, Online Managing Editor
February 16, 2020
Margot Robbie in "Birds of Prey."

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Birds of Prey’ cluttered, lacks meaningful content

John Cotter
February 16, 2020
the glorias

[Photo] Sundance Film Festival: The DePaulia’s chief film critic’s takeaways

Michael Brzezinski
February 10, 2020
Peter (left) and Lara-Jean (right) on their first official date as an announced couple.

[Photo] ‘To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’ shows importance of love beyond romantic love

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor
February 10, 2020
Full cast of "Knives Out," which earned a 97 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Knives Out’ murders all expectations

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor
February 3, 2020
sunking

[Photo] Graduate directs DePaul’s first micro-funded feature film

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic
January 31, 2020
justmercy

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Just Mercy’ a poignant, haunting reflection of nation today

Rebecca Rogers
January 31, 2020
cheernetflix

[Photo] Documentaries ring in new year as latest trend

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic
January 26, 2020
killerinside

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Killer Inside: The mind of Aaron Hernandez’ wrongfully uses homosexuality as an angle to entice viewers, explain a vicious crime

Jessica Grekowicz
January 26, 2020
likeaboss

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Like A Boss’ is the first ‘girl boss’ comedy of the decade

Kionnie Barrett
January 26, 2020
1917movie

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘1917’ a one-take film following a one-take mission

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor
January 26, 2020
thecirclenetflix

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘The Circle’ serves as Netflix’s new social experiment

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic
January 19, 2020
cp3o

[Photo] The end? Nostalgia in the world of entertainment

Jonathan DeCarlo
January 19, 2020
littlewomen

[Photo] REVIEW: Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ a modern, timeless adaptation of classic

Rebecca Rogers
January 12, 2020
John Mulaney sits surrounded by kids discussing different aspects of life.

[Photo] The 90s are back with ‘John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch’

Sam Rahman
January 12, 2020
cats1

[Photo] REVIEW: ‘Cats’ a furry, frisky train wreck

John Cotter
January 12, 2020
marriagestory

[Photo] 10 best movies of 2019

Michael Brzezinski and Michael Edicola
January 12, 2020
lastchristmas

[Photo] Lifetime meets Hollywood: ‘Last Christmas’ has Lifetime movie feels with a Hollywood budget

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor
November 18, 2019
Kendra Ellis-Connor (Kerry Washington) sits in the waiting area of a Miami Police station, hoping to hear about her 18-year-old son, Jamal, who has gone missing.

[Photo] Netflix’s ‘American Son’ examines race, breaks down tropes

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic
November 18, 2019
Taika Waititi (Hitler) hides with Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Betzler).

[Photo] ‘Jojo Rabbit’ examines Nazi Germany through comedic lens

Joe Roman, Jr.
November 18, 2019
doctorsleep

[Photo] ‘Doctor Sleep’ understands recovery, but slightly misses mark

Michael Brzezinski
November 11, 2019
Robert De Niro (left), Al Pacino (center) and Ray Romano (right) offer a performance only the titans of Hollywood could pull off.

[Photo] ‘The Irishman’ highlight’s director Martin Scorsese’s continued success

Michael Brzezinski
November 11, 2019
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[Photo] Some sequels are known to fail, but ‘Zombieland 2’ surpasses expectations

Aaron Somo
October 21, 2019
‘Gemini Man’ starring Will Smith, shows a new way to film movies, in a way that has never been done before in cinematic history.

[Photo] ‘Gemini Man’ brings brand new film process to table

Gavin Farrow
October 21, 2019
el camino

[Photo] What’s Fresh on Netflix

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2019
monsterpeople

[Photo] Adult cartoons, like Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth,’ examine life from a child-like perspective

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
October 14, 2019
The Graham family — Charlie (Milly Shapiro), Annie (Toni Collette), Steve (Gabriel Byrne) and Peter (Alex Wolff) — sit around the table in “Hereditary.”

[Photo] Here are the top horror flicks showing around Chicago this spooky season

Michael Brzezinski
October 7, 2019
judy-renee-zellweger-judy-garland-talk-of-the-town

[Photo] A love letter to Judy Garland: Renee Zellweger plays title role with honest poise

Rebecca Rogers
October 7, 2019
Platt, who plays Payton Hobart in Neflix’s ‘The Politician,’ gives viewers a performance akin to his Evan Hansen performance, but if he’d grown up in a different economic class.

[Photo] Ben Platt reimagines his ‘Evan Hansen’ role in Netflix’s ‘The Politician’

Sam Rahman
October 7, 2019
American-Horror-Story-1984

[Photo] ‘American Horror Story: 1984’ a perfect ode to 80s slasher films

Brian Gilbert
October 1, 2019
Brad Pitt, who plays Roy McBride, leads the audience on a self-reflective journey.

[Photo] James Gray’s ‘Ad Astra’ explores the nuance of the human psyche

Michael Brzezinski
September 30, 2019
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[Photo] What’s Fresh

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor
September 23, 2019
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[Photo] Brian Banks puts injustice into perspective

Tariqah Shakir
September 16, 2019
Grace Le Domas (Samara Weaving)’s wedding night takes a sinister turn when her new in-laws force her to take part in a sacred family tradition of hide and seek.

[Photo] ‘Ready or Not’ proves itself to be the perfect summer thriller

Holyn Thigpen
September 16, 2019
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[Photo] Coming-of-age film ‘Blinded by the Light’ will bring audiences together

Michael Brzezinski
August 20, 2019
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[Photo] ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ explores struggles of being part of the entertainment industry

John Cotter
July 26, 2019
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[Photo] “Far From Home” hits closer to home than title suggests

John Cotter
July 1, 2019
"The Sopranos" has one of the most notorious finales in history, dividing audiences forever on what actually happened to the legendary New Jersey mob boss.

[Photo] A look back at some of TV’s most notorious finales

Gianfranco Ocampo
May 28, 2019
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[Photo] Fandoms: the good, bad of today’s hyper-engaged audiences

Holyn Thigpen
May 28, 2019
George Clooney produces and stars in Hulu's historical comedy miniseries "Catch 22," based on the novel of the same name.

[Photo] Despite some amusing humor, cynicism, ‘Catch-22’ never rises to ‘must-see’ TV

Brian Pearlman, Nation & World Editor
May 28, 2019
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[Photo] ‘Saint Frances’ tackles abortion issues with authenticity, wit

Michael Brzezinski
May 17, 2019
wine country

[Photo] What’s Fresh on Netflix

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2019
long daysjourney

[Photo] ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ takes noir to new heights

Michael Brzezinski
May 13, 2019
Martin Compston, Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure in the wildly popular BBC cop drama "Line of Duty." The fifth season is available for American viewers on May 13.

[Photo] “Line of Duty” 5th season provides thrilling window into police corruption

Brian Pearlman, Nation & World Editor
May 13, 2019
Perry in 2017.

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogan in "Long Shot" as Secretary of State Charlotte Field and journalist Fred Flarsky.

[Photo] O’Shea Jackson Jr. steps out of the shadow, into the spotlight

John Cotter
April 29, 2019
veeeep (Lacey Terrell:HBO)

[Photo] As ‘Veep’ enters final season, Julia Louis-Dreyfus cements legacy fit for comedy royalty

Lacey Latch, Editor-in-Chief
April 15, 2019
Robert Pattinson as Monte, a volunteer for the experimental space mission.

[Photo] ‘High Life:’ a touching and terrifying trip to space

Michael Brezinski, Staff Writer
April 15, 2019
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