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James McAvoy stars as Kevin Wendell Crumb in M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, “Split.” PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL GIOULAKIS

REVIEW: M. Night Shyamalan creates a creative, compelling story in “Split”

Alex Peña January 22, 2017

The name M. Night Shyamalan can evoke a multitude of different responses depending on whom you ask. Awful. Disappointing. Hack. Misunderstood. The list goes on. The director of “Split” exploded into...

New Balance is one of many companies in the spotlight after its vice president of public affairs expressed his support for President-elect Donald Trump. PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Election sparks debate regarding businesses’ political stances

Alex Peña November 29, 2016

The election of Donald Trump has prompted the business world with one big question: now what? The president-elect’s policies could impact each industry differently, leading to a number of businesses...

People stand in line to vote at the Jackson/Mann K-8 School in Allston. PHOTO BY BRIGID KING/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mass. voter turnout commendable, but “not quite historical yet,” mayor says

Haley Fritz November 9, 2016

The polls have closed, the winner has been chosen and Boston voter turnout was “not quite historical yet.” By Tuesday night, over 3 million people had voted in Massachusetts, according to the Associated...

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen Strange in Marvel’s new release “Doctor Strange.” PHOTO COURTESY JAY MAIDMENT

REVIEW: “Doctor Strange” falls short of Marvel legacy

Alex Peña November 3, 2016

This movie tells the tale of a well off but arrogant man whose life is shattered through some fault of his own. He eventually finds himself far away from home, only to find new purpose in his life as...

James Marsden and Evan Rachel Wood star in HBO’s “Westworld.” PHOTO COURTESY JOHN P. JOHNSON/ HBO

REVIEW: HBO’s “Westworld” could be the next “Game of Thrones”

Alex Peña October 2, 2016

HBO stands for Home Box Office, implying that you do not have to go to the theater to achieve a quality cinematic experience. The premium cable channel has proven time and time again that it can deliver...

The new FX series “Atlanta” features Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry and Keith Stanfield. PHOTO COURTESY MATTHIAS CLAMER/ FX

REVIEW: Donald Glover proves himself man of many talents with “Atlanta”

Alex Peña September 8, 2016

Donald Glover is the Renaissance man of the 21st century. With successful ventures into online skits, TV writing, acting and rapping, Glover now adds to the list with a new project: his own television...

Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" opens Friday in theaters. PHOTO COURTESY MARVEL 2016

REVIEW: “Captain America: Civil War” overpowers past superhero genre failures

Alex Peña May 6, 2016

2016 seems to be the year of superheroes fighting other superheroes. In March, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” started the trend, but it was ultimately a disappointment. Now, we have “Captain...

James Franco speaks about his new film “The Fixer” at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City this past weekend. PHOTO BY BRONSEN BLOOM/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Tribeca Film Festival celebrates 15 years, showcases best of industry

Bronsen Bloom April 22, 2016

[mediagrid cat="30717"] This year, the Tribeca Film Festival celebrated its 15th anniversary in the lower neighborhood of Manhattan from which its name is derived. TFF has grown exponentially since...

The superhero epic “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman, opens Friday in theaters nationwide. COURTESY WARNER BROS. PICTURES

REVIEW: “Batman v Superman” heroically disappoints

Alex Peña March 25, 2016

Director Zack Snyder is somewhat of a controversial figure among film fanatics. His highest-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes is “Dawn of the Dead” at 75 percent, while his lowest-rated movie is “Sucker...

Beloved founders of the Vermont-based ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, demonstrate their support for Bernie Sanders at an event at the Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub on Monday. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ben & Jerry’s co-founders promote fellow Vermont figurehead

Alex Peña February 25, 2016

Ben & Jerry’s is a household name within the realm of frozen desserts. Yet people that actively follow Ben & Jerry’s may also realize that the company isn’t afraid to get political every...

The new movie “Race” follows track superstar Jesse Owens and his struggle with racism during the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. PHOTO COURTESY THIBAULT GRABHERR/FOCUS FEATURES

INTERVIEW: “Race” cast, creatives reflect on production process

Alex Peña February 22, 2016

“Race” tells the true story about track legend Jesse Owens and his experience competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympic games, a volatile time in the history of both the United States and Europe. Racism...

Stephan James and Shanice Banton star in Stephen Hopkins’ new film “Race,” about the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. The film opens Friday. PHOTO COURTESY THIBAULT GRABHERR/FOCUS FEATURES

REVIEW: “Race” admirably attempts to sprint toward Olympic gold

Alex Peña February 19, 2016

“Race” feels like the sort of film you would watch with your substitute history teacher. It’s just historically relevant enough, isn’t too controversial and has a good set of morals. It sits...

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