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‘A Modern Farewell’ had me cry-laughing all over again

Samantha Genzer March 31, 2025
The documentary reminds us that this show was not just about comedy. It was about relationships, the memories and the beautifully chaotic love that makes a family feel real. 
The office of the Department of Film and Television in COM

BU searches for new Film and Television Department chair

Megan Amato October 3, 2023
Boston University’s Department of Film and Television is making a second attempt to search for a new department chair, according to a recent job listing on LinkedIn. Current FTV chair Paul Schneider said he tried to step down last year but remained on staff because a replacement could not be secured.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards— The Horrible Television Program Celebrating The Best In TV: EDITORIAL

Editors September 15, 2022
The award show, which celebrates the best of American Primetime Television, witnessed the lowest viewership in its 74 year run. Anyone familiar with the dying cable platform isn’t surprised at such statistics. With more and more Americans electing to pay solely for streaming, many programs actually on air are expected to suffer. 
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Spotlight on Society: Understanding eating disorders when entertainment doesn’t

Emma Shapiro April 22, 2021
Shows need to be respectful toward individuals who are struggling with eating disorders.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Burning Out: My native language will soon be lost in translation

Yvonne Tang February 8, 2021
Shanghainese is a dying language, and despite the recent efforts to bring it back, I don’t think it will ever be the same again.
Kiernan Shipka in Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” COURTESY OF DIYAH PERA/ NETFLIX

REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘Sabrina, the Teenage Witch’ reboot revitalizes story with dark plot

Mary Katherine Moore October 28, 2018
In the spirit of Halloween, Netflix unveiled its new series, “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” Friday. Equal parts eerie and thrilling, the show takes on a much darker tone than its ‘90s sitcom predecessor, “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.”
BERMAN: Disclaimer: Extremely satirical article with extremely disturbing quotes ahead. Click now!

BERMAN: Disclaimer: Extremely satirical article with extremely disturbing quotes ahead. Click now!

Max Berman September 24, 2017

Have you ever ventured into a rarely explored treasure trove of ideas? One full of thoughtful comments meant to challenge your own beliefs? You may be wondering, “what is this magical entity?” Or maybe...

BERMAN: The truth: Trump’s greatest enemy

BERMAN: The truth: Trump’s greatest enemy

Max Berman September 7, 2017

What a summer. The weather wasn’t too shabby. The Game of Thrones finale had more viewers than the population of Greece and Ireland combined. Hints of trigonometry were discovered in a 3,700-year-old...

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BERMAN: Sean Hannity is Trump’s biggest fan

Max Berman September 12, 2016

Throughout this mind-boggling, scream-inducing and hair-pulling election, much of the blame for Trump’s success in securing the Republican nomination has been attributed to the mainstream media. The...

REMILLARD: Waterboarding is torture, contrary to GOP candidates' claims

REMILLARD: Waterboarding is torture, contrary to GOP candidates’ claims

Christopher Remillard February 8, 2016

Is waterboarding torture? Yes. Unequivocally. Now, before I go into the argument, let’s get some logistics out of the way. First, why are we talking about this? During Saturday’s final...

EDITORIAL: In Holtzclaw case, we can only hope the jury is impartial

EDITORIAL: In Holtzclaw case, we can only hope the jury is impartial

Editors November 5, 2015

Many of us have seen that dreaded jury duty letter sit in the pile of mail on our countertops, waiting to be answered. We like to hope that it will go away. Even Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon hoped to be turned...

BURSTEIN: Raven-Symoné may want to think before she speaks

BURSTEIN: Raven-Symoné may want to think before she speaks

Sarah Burstein November 3, 2015

When Raven-Symoné first joined the daytime talk show “The View” in June as a permanent host, I had high hopes. For as long as I can remember, the show has been extremely aggravating to me. It is basically...

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