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The DePaulia
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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Michael Brzezinski

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Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in a Covid-19 set heist movie.

REVIEW: ‘Locked Down’ is a misfire of a cheap pandemic film

Michael Brzezinski
January 24, 2021
Christopher Nolan's latest film "Tenet" was released in September 2020.

The top 10 best movies of 2020

Michael Brzezinski
January 10, 2021
Still of Amanda Seyfried and Gary Oldman in "Mank."

REVIEW: ‘Mank’ is a thought-provoking look into one of history’s greatest films

Michael Brzezinski
November 15, 2020
Cooper Raiff directed, wrote and stars in the film “Shithouse” as a college freshmen who goes to a party with an older girl.

REVIEW: Future of indie films on display in ‘S#!%house’

Michael Brzezinski
October 18, 2020
Still of Frances McDormand in Chloe Zhao's third feature film "Nomadland."

REVIEW: ‘Nomadland’ is a soulful exploration of humanity

Michael Brzezinski
October 11, 2020
Still of Andrea Risenborough in "Possessor."

REVIEW: ‘Possessor’ merges great concept with a wonderful cast

Michael Brzezinski
October 4, 2020
Still of Rashida Jones and Bill Murray in "On the Rocks."

REVIEW: Sofia Coppola continues her legacy of quality with ‘On the Rocks’

Michael Brzezinski
October 4, 2020
The 56th annual Chicago International Film Festival will not return to AMC River East, instead it will come to your living room.

Chicago International Film Festival goes virtual

Michael Brzezinski
October 4, 2020
Still from "The Trial of the Chicago 7," written and directed by Aaron Sorkin.

REVIEW: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is an uninspired— but important— retelling

Michael Brzezinski
September 27, 2020
Still from "Kajllionaire," written and directed by Miranda July.

REVIEW: ‘Kajillionaire’ masterfully portrays dysfunctional family

Michael Brzezinski
September 20, 2020
"Portrait of a Lady on Fire."

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

Michael Brzezinski
February 16, 2020
"First Cow."

What to look out for at the Berlin Film Festival

Michael Brzezinski
February 16, 2020
Sundance Film Festival: The DePaulia's chief film critic's takeaways

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

Michael Brzezinski
February 9, 2020
Leading up to the ceremony, the Academy has fueled further debate over their decision to cut the presentation of certain awards.

Oscars predictions from The DePaulia’s chief film critic

Michael Brzezinski
February 5, 2020
10 best movies of 2019

10 best movies of 2019

Michael Brzezinski and Michael Edicola
January 12, 2020
End of the decade: best movies of the 2010s

End of the decade: best movies of the 2010s

Michael Brzezinski
December 28, 2019
‘Doctor Sleep’ understands recovery, but slightly misses mark

‘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.

‘The Irishman’ highlight’s director Martin Scorsese’s continued success

Michael Brzezinski
November 11, 2019
The Graham family — Charlie (Milly Shapiro), Annie (Toni Collette), Steve (Gabriel Byrne) and Peter (Alex Wolff) — sit around the table in “Hereditary.”

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

Michael Brzezinski
October 7, 2019
Brad Pitt, who plays Roy McBride, leads the audience on a self-reflective journey.

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

Michael Brzezinski
September 30, 2019
"Hustlers" writer Lorene Scafaria (left) poses with Jennifer Lopez (right).

A look at what’s coming to Chicago from the Toronto International Film Festival

Michael Brzezinski
September 23, 2019
Coming-of-age film 'Blinded by the Light' will bring audiences together

Coming-of-age film ‘Blinded by the Light’ will bring audiences together

Michael Brzezinski
August 20, 2019
Jimmie Fails and Jonathan Majors in "The Last Black Man in San Francisco."

A conversation with the creators of “The Last Black Man in San Francisco”

Michael Brzezinski
June 17, 2019
What's Fresh on Netflix

What’s Fresh on Netflix

Michael Brzezinski
June 3, 2019
Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Denver in "Booksmart," a new comedy about two straight-laced high school students determined to take some risks before college.

‘Booksmart’: a teen comedy that breaks from tradition

Michael Brzezinski
May 20, 2019
'Saint Frances' tackles abortion issues with authenticity, wit

‘Saint Frances’ tackles abortion issues with authenticity, wit

Michael Brzezinski
May 17, 2019
'Long Day's Journey Into Night' takes noir to new heights

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

Michael Brzezinski
May 13, 2019
The Washington Army Desk in "Hamilton: The Exhibition," a new museum open on Northerly Island.

‘Hamilton’: from stage to Chicago

Michael Brzezinski
May 6, 2019
Original, inventive & in theaters now

Original, inventive & in theaters now

Michael Brzezinski
April 22, 2019
Music Box to host independent film retrospectives

Music Box to host independent film retrospectives

Michael Brzezinski
March 17, 2019

What’s Fresh on Netflix

Michael Brzezinski
March 4, 2019
The Twilight Zone: Jordan Peele takes reins of new reboot

The Twilight Zone: Jordan Peele takes reins of new reboot

Michael Brzezinski
February 25, 2019
Oscars Predictions

Oscars Predictions

Michael Brzezinski
February 18, 2019
Festival Favorites

Festival Favorites

Michael Brzezinski
February 11, 2019
Oscars roundup: short films

Oscars roundup: short films

Michael Brzezinski
February 4, 2019
Nominations point to progress problems

Nominations point to progress problems

Michael Brzezinski
January 28, 2019
Kidman stars as a disgraced police detective in "Destroyer."

Five reasons to see ‘Destroyer’

Michael Brzezinski
January 22, 2019
Golden Globes disappoints, still shocks

Golden Globes disappoints, still shocks

Michael Brzezinski
January 14, 2019
Peter Hedges creates poignant family portrait in 'Ben is Back'

Peter Hedges creates poignant family portrait in ‘Ben is Back’

Michael Brzezinski
December 14, 2018
Left to right: Elizabeth Debicki, Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Cynthia Erivo in "Widows," directed by Steve McQueen.

‘Widows’ is thrilling female-led heist

Michael Brzezinski
December 3, 2018

‘Suspiria’ is feat of epic filmmaking

Michael Brzezinski
November 12, 2018

Actor Wyatt Russell on genre-bending film

Michael Brzezinski
November 12, 2018
Orson Welles cements legacy with final film 40 years in the making

Orson Welles cements legacy with final film 40 years in the making

Michael Brzezinski
November 5, 2018
'The Front Runner' Director Jason Reitman on true story's relevance

‘The Front Runner’ Director Jason Reitman on true story’s relevance

Michael Brzezinski
November 5, 2018
McCarthy shines in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'

McCarthy shines in ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’

Michael Brzezinski
October 29, 2018
'Haunting of Hill House' is complex, artistic adaptation

‘Haunting of Hill House’ is complex, artistic adaptation

Michael Brzezinski
October 29, 2018

Netflix’s Cinematic Rebranding Takes Off

Michael Brzezinski
October 15, 2018

“The Sisters Brothers” breathes life into dusty Wild West

Michael Brzezinski
October 8, 2018

CDM and the Music Box celebrate Golden Age Horror

Michael Brzezinski
October 8, 2018
Courier 12: Screenwriting conference sees biggest year yet

Courier 12: Screenwriting conference sees biggest year yet

Michael Brzezinski
October 1, 2018
Michael Moore’s impassioned battle cry

Michael Moore’s impassioned battle cry

Michael Brzezinski
October 1, 2018
“The Land of Steady Habits” is sobering, sad win for Netflix

“The Land of Steady Habits” is sobering, sad win for Netflix

Michael Brzezinski
September 24, 2018
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