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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia
All content by Jacob Costello
Long-awaited “Avatar” sequel delivers

Long-awaited “Avatar” sequel delivers

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
January 8, 2023
Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone in Killers of the Flower Moon.

The most anticipated films of 2023

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
January 8, 2023
“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” revamps the genre of biopics

“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” revamps the genre of biopics

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
November 13, 2022
Election Blog: Democrats prevail in Illinois, nationally facing a tight loss in the House

Election Blog: Democrats prevail in Illinois, nationally facing a tight loss in the House

Kate Linderman, Richie Requena, Jacob Costello, Megan Szabelski, Isabelle Earl, Alexandra Murphy, Audrey Leib, and Violet Smale
November 9, 2022
Opened in 1929, the two theaters at the Music Box remain in their original design. Located on Southport Ave in the LakeView neighborhood, it hosts current and classic films. Community events such as film festivals are frequently held at the site.

Chicago made cinema

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
November 7, 2022
New York House candidate releases his own sex tape

New York House candidate releases his own sex tape

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
November 6, 2022
Cate Blanchett rises to the occasion in 'Tár'

Cate Blanchett rises to the occasion in ‘Tár’

Jacob Costello, Chief TV and Film Critic
November 6, 2022
Socorro Juarez (left), a SAGE clinic staff member, and Isasias Torres, a DePaul Student Health Clinic worker, distributed 200 vaccines to DePaul students in Lincoln Park Room 315. This was double the number of flu vaccines distributed last year.

200 students receive flu shots at DePaul sponsored clinic

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
October 23, 2022
What to watch: Horror Edition

What to watch: Horror Edition

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
October 23, 2022
The Music Box Theater lit up for its 58th anniversary.

“The Whale” headlines week at CIFF

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
October 23, 2022
Conservative-funded propaganda, disguised as local newspapers, circulate the Chicagoland area delivered to unsuspecting Illinois voter's homes.

OPINION: Fake newspapers spreading lies to Illinois voters

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
October 16, 2022
The 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival kicked off on Oct. 12 in Lakeview.

Chicago International Film Fest celebrates 58th year

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
October 16, 2022
Sacheen Littlefeather at the Oscars in 1973.

The life and legacy of Sacheen Littlefeather

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
October 9, 2022
'Moonage Daydream' misses its mark

‘Moonage Daydream’ misses its mark

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
October 2, 2022
Florence Pugh stars in "Don't Worry Darling," the latest release of Director Olivia Wilde.

Review: Don’t watch it, darling

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
September 25, 2022
Matthew Macfadyen poses in the press room with the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for "Succession" at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Succession, HBO big winners at 74th Emmys

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
September 13, 2022
“Better Call Saul” sticks the landing

“Better Call Saul” sticks the landing

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
September 11, 2022
"Nope": Peele hits directorial stride with third picture

“Nope”: Peele hits directorial stride with third picture

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic
August 17, 2022
What I watched this year

What I watched this year

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
June 15, 2022
“Top Gun: Maverick” is a Triumph

“Top Gun: Maverick” is a Triumph

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
June 5, 2022
'Men' review: director Alex Garland's latest film disappoints

‘Men’ review: director Alex Garland’s latest film disappoints

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
May 29, 2022
File- The outside of the Music Box Theatre on Southport.

Chicago Critics Film Festival: A week of camping, fraud, catfishing, acceptance and talking shells

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
May 22, 2022
“Boogie Nights”: A ‘70s joyride into an ‘80s four-car pileup

“Boogie Nights”: A ‘70s joyride into an ‘80s four-car pileup

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
May 22, 2022
Laura Dern stars within David Lynch's 2006 "Inland Empire."

‘Inland Empire’ review

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
May 15, 2022
Music Box’s “Hell on the Homestead” series continues with 'Zandy's Bride'

Music Box’s “Hell on the Homestead” series continues with ‘Zandy’s Bride’

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
May 15, 2022
Quintessential revisionist western “Unforgiven” holds up well

Quintessential revisionist western “Unforgiven” holds up well

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
May 8, 2022
Revisiting 'Do the Right Thing'

Revisiting ‘Do the Right Thing’

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
May 8, 2022
Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal star in "The Unbearable Weight of Massive talent," released on April 22.

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent:’ Cage has charm, but film lacks substance

Jacob Costello, Staff Writer
May 1, 2022
DePaul faculty went two years without receiving a raise between Jan 2020 and Jan 2022.

Covid-19 confusion: students, faculty and staff reflect on changing guidelines

Riley Andrews, Jacob Costello, Sam Painter, and Brandon Tejeras
February 20, 2022
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