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REVIEW: Jack the Giant Slayer

Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2013

Jack the Giant Slayer is the newest in the line of gritty reboots to children’s stories. Much like the recent Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, it gives us a dark thrill ride loosely based on the...

Whedon & The Avengers: An interview with film director Joss Whedon

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2012

Joss Whedon, the writer and director of Marvel’s upcoming Avengers movie, recently gave an interview for college papers around America, including The Daily Free Press. Whedon has a large indie following...

Somebody that I Used to Know: Gotye at the House of Blues

Daily Free Press Admin April 4, 2012

The Australian singer/songwriter Gotye came to Boston on Thursday to play a sold-out show at the House of Blues. Originally planned to be at Paradise Rock Club, the show was moved to accommodate his seemingly...

The Darkness overtakes Paradise

Daily Free Press Admin February 9, 2012

By Alex Smallridge, Muse Staff Writer There was darkness in paradise this weekend and it gave us a taste of forbidden fruit. It brought us the dripping sweetness of proper British glam rock that has been...

The Flowers of War: a biased depiction of gruesome history

Daily Free Press Admin January 25, 2012

By Alex Smallridge, Muse staff Yimou Zhang’s recent period epic, The Flowers of War, has gained international recognition with a Golden Globe nomination for “Best Foreign Film” and as the Chinese...

The honesty of David Fincher: a look at The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Daily Free Press Admin December 29, 2011

By Features Staff Writer Alex Smallridge Americans are known for remaking European films, and they are known for remaking them badly. However, David Fincher – with a Best Picture Golden Globe and a...

And another thing…

Daily Free Press Admin October 23, 2011

What’s on the menu for tonight? A monster movie à la 80s with a dash of aliens and a side of intrigue. Sounds delicious. In fact, it’s just what the doctor ordered. It’s “The Thing.” First...

A System You Can’t Believe In

Daily Free Press Admin October 12, 2011

The Ides of March is a dark and gripping political thriller directed and produced by George Clooney, who slides this fictional movie very effectively into the tense current political climate. His message...

Lupe Fiasco: music over politics

Daily Free Press Admin September 21, 2011

Lupe Fiasco played to a full house at Boston’s House of Blues on Sept. 13 with backup from the talented Ms. Sarah Green. He managed to bring together an incredibly diverse audience, from rowdy college...

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