Big wins for ‘Parasite’ give Oscar night an emotional high
February 10, 2020
Called up to the stage again and again, Bong Joon Ho kept saying he was ready for a drink — “bloody ready.” But the Oscars weren't bloody ready to stop giving him awards. By the end, the South Korean director and his masterful social thriller “Parasite” had won best original screenplay,...
A wake-up call to enjoy cinema
John Cotter, Staff Writer
February 5, 2020
Ah, to be a cinephile during the month of February. Studios seamlessly dump their profitable yet fruitless films in wide-release this month, as the “best” films were released in the latter months of the year prior. If you’re like me and don’t feel like indulging in “Dolittle” or “Gretel...
Oscars predictions from The DePaulia’s chief film critic
Michael Brzezinski, Chief Film Critic
February 5, 2020
Michael Brzezinski, Chief Film Critic: Awards season is reaching its tail end with the hotly anticipated Oscars (which will take place on Sunday, February 9th @ 7 p.m. central). It’s almost a tradition at this point for there to be mass controversy over nominees and 2020 is no different. The incl...
A Q&A with DePaul cinema studies professor Paul Booth
February 5, 2020
How do the Oscars impact film culture and its place in the culture? The Oscars remain the premiere institution for film awards, but they're always controversial. Obviously, one of the most important ways they impact film culture is through ticket sales – think about how many people go to see ...
And the Oscar goes to…who cares?
Jonathan DeCarlo, Contributing Writer
February 3, 2020
It’s that time of year again, award show season is in full swing and everyone is clamoring to see which movies, albums, TV shows, etc. take home the coveted position of being the “best” of last year. My problem with all this hype surrounding these big shows is simple: does any of this really matter?...
As awards shows reflect the industry, diversity is the future
Nate Burleyson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 12, 2020
Putting energy into awards shows tends to be an exhausting activity. We somehow end up rooting for our favorite films like we do our sports teams. Although that could be because the award shows are a representation of the health of the film industry. More and more, we are hoping for change in a...
