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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

Christopher Nolan's latest film "Tenet" was released in September 2020.

The top 10 best movies of 2020

Michael Brzezinski January 10, 2021

The year 2020 was anything but typical for film. Movie theaters across the nation were closed for the vast majority of the year. However, Hollywood persisted thanks to virtual cinemas, streaming services...

Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugah star in Sylvie's Love.

REVIEW: ‘Sylvie’s Love’ is a decadent period romance reminiscent of Hollywood’s golden age

Lauren Coates January 4, 2021

While 15 years ago, the romance genre seemed in the middle of a newfound renaissance with films like “The Notebook,” “Dear John,” and “A Walk To Remember,” the past decade has seen a noticeable...

Chadwick Boseman stars in his final role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

REVIEW: Boseman and Davis are an intoxicating duo in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Lauren Coates December 21, 2020

It’s impossible to have any sort of discussion about Netflix’s new film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” without acknowledging the untimely death of Hollywood superstar Chadwick Boseman, whose turn...

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

“Citizen Kane” rests firmly in the annals of time as a highly celebrated film, if not the single most celebrated film ever made. And rightfully so. Orson Welles’ debut feature film was a towering...

Still from "Sweat," which was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival.

REVIEW: ‘Sweat’ explores the dark sides of social media stardom

Lauren Coates October 25, 2020

The idea of the “influencer” is a relatively new yet endlessly debated concept in the world of digital media. Where celebrities’ personal lives were once the subject of gossip columns and trashy...

Still of Sacha Baron Cohen in "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm."

REVIEW: ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ is a hilarious, biting satire

Logan Peterson October 25, 2020

A sequel to “Borat” —titled “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”— was officially announced only a month ago, and now it is available to us at our fingertips — what a strange time to be alive.   Sacha...

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

In 2015, Chloé Zhao launched her career with her feature debut “Songs My Brother Taught Me.” A profoundly tender and understated neo-realist portrait of life on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation....

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

In the summer of 1968, a large anti-war protest was held near the ongoing Democratic National Convention in downtown Chicago. Over the course of five days and five nights, these protesters clashed with...

"All In" explores many types of voter rights movements including the women's suffrage movement.

REVIEW: ‘All In : The Fight For Democracy’ emphasizes the importance of voting

Lauren Coates September 20, 2020

On the eve of the upcoming November election, Stacey Abrams, Liz Garbus, Lisa Cortés and Amazon studios joined forces to release “All In: The Fight For Democracy,” a documentary film emphasizing the...

Still from "Kajllionaire," written and directed by Miranda July.

REVIEW: ‘Kajillionaire’ masterfully portrays dysfunctional family

Michael Brzezinski September 20, 2020

American indie films are no stranger to weird quirky dysfunctional families. Whether it be “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Buffalo ‘66” or “Captain Fantastic,” it seems...

Alden Ehrenreich stars as Han Solo years before he joins the Rebellion.

Solo: A ‘Meh’ Story

Garret Neal, Staff Writer May 29, 2018

With “Solo,” we are now officially four years/movies into Disney’s reign over the “Star Wars” license. It started with a familiar, yet fun feeling in “Force Awakens.” “Rogue One” wasn’t...

Following immense success with the first "Deadpool," Ryan Reynolds returns as the sarcastic, foul-mouthed anti-hero in the newest action-packed installment "Deadpool 2."

Marvel’s anti-hero returns

Garret Neal, Staff Writer May 21, 2018

“Deadpool 2” carries on shortly after the conclusion of its predecessor, “Deadpool.” Wade Wilson has made a name for himself since defeating the first film’s main villain Ajax – or Francis,...

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