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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

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

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

Rebecca Rogers January 12, 2020

Since it was published in 1868, Louisa May Alcott’s famous novel “Little Women” has received a new adaptation 14 times. The book has been rewritten for the big screen, the small screen and the stage,...

10 best movies of 2019

10 best movies of 2019

Michael Brzezinski and Michael Edicola January 12, 2020

Michael Brzezinski: 10) “Hustlers” (Dir. Lorene Scafaria) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46XaikZ0FSw What had all the potential in the world to be a disposable camp fest about strippers robbing...

End of the decade: best movies of the 2010s

End of the decade: best movies of the 2010s

Michael Brzezinski December 28, 2019

"Knight of Cups" (dir. Terrence Malick) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI2j1FHCjtM Malick’s first full foray into the digital age proved to be far and away his most complicated, challenging and...

Taika Waititi (Hitler) hides with Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Betzler).

‘Jojo Rabbit’ examines Nazi Germany through comedic lens

Joe Roman, Jr. November 18, 2019

Who would have ever thought there would be a movie about a boy having Adolf Hitler as his imaginary friend? “Jojo Rabbit” is that film. The film is directed by Taika Waititi, who is no stranger to...

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.

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

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic November 18, 2019

“American Son” is the new Netflix movie on the block and it has its own hot take on race in the United States. “American Son” is one of the many movies that deals with race in this country and...

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

Over the course of his almost fifty-year career, Martin Scorsese has more than earned his status as one of Hollywood’s most consistently amazing directors.. He is a filmmaker who constantly keeps up...

‘Countdown’ brings back classic horror scares

‘Countdown’ brings back classic horror scares

Rebecca Rogers October 21, 2019

Nervous laughter emanates throughout the theater. Audience members can’t help but cover their eyes, peeking through their fingers at the screen. Gasps can be heard across the rows.  “Countdown,”...

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

‘Gemini Man’ brings brand new film process to table

Gavin Farrow October 21, 2019

“Gemini Man” -- which has been in development for two decades--is indicative of the late-1990s sci-fi action genre. Brimmed with the corny, formulaic plot devices of that era, it simultaneously rips...

Some sequels are known to fail, but ‘Zombieland 2’ surpasses expectations

Some sequels are known to fail, but ‘Zombieland 2’ surpasses expectations

Aaron Somo October 21, 2019

Ten years ago, “Zombieland” hit theaters and quickly racked up the box office accolades with its wise cracking, in-your-face comedy and the cast’s dysfunctional family dynamic. A decade later, Tallahassee...

‘Hustlers’ emphasizes power of female friendship

‘Hustlers’ emphasizes power of female friendship

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor October 14, 2019

Six-inch platform heels, a top-notch cast that screams sex appeal and an intriguing true-life story, “Hustlers” exceeded expectations on its opening weekend, making $33.2 million across 3,250 theaters. In...

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

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

Rebecca Rogers October 7, 2019

A bottle of pills on the bedside table. Bad relationships that end in heartbreak. The star collapsed on the stage and threw temper tantrums at those who wanted nothing more than to help. None of this is...

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

Last Tuesday marked Oct. 1, which means we are on the eve of Spooky Season. For film fans, Chicago’s vast array of movie theaters offer up some of the best, scariest and most fun ways to celebrate spooky...

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