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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: 1917 a one-take film following a one-take mission

REVIEW: ‘1917’ a one-take film following a one-take mission

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor January 26, 2020

On April 6, 1917, the United States joined its allies, Britain, France, and Russia, to fight in the first world war. The U.S. joined the war after Germany made the decision to target neutral shipping zones....

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,...

REVIEW: Cats a furry, frisky train wreck

REVIEW: ‘Cats’ a furry, frisky train wreck

John Cotter January 12, 2020

Last year’s movies were stockpiled with loads of CGI-infused blockbusters that sit on the broad shoulders for this year’s box-office success. But, very sneakily, in comes “Cats,” a film that has...

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...

Lifetime meets Hollywood: ‘Last Christmas’ has Lifetime movie feels with a Hollywood budget

Lifetime meets Hollywood: ‘Last Christmas’ has Lifetime movie feels with a Hollywood budget

Keira Wingate, Arts & Life Editor November 18, 2019

With Hollywood names such as Emma Thompson, Emilia Clark, Henry Golding and George Michael’s soundtrack, you’d expect a recipe for success, but "Last Christmas" fails to pass the taste test.  In...

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...

‘Doctor Sleep’ understands recovery, but slightly misses mark

‘Doctor Sleep’ understands recovery, but slightly misses mark

Michael Brzezinski November 11, 2019

Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” has kept its top-shelf status in the annals of horror film history rightfully for almost 40 years now. Though it has been denounced by the author of its source material,...

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...

‘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...

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