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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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“Venom” starring Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed was released in theaters Oct. 5. COURTESY OF SONY PICTURES

REVIEW: ‘‘Venom’ fails superhero genre with lackluster plot, characters

Pat LaMarco October 8, 2018
Hollywood is currently undergoing a superhero movie renaissance of sorts. The current hype around superhero movies contrasts sharply to the late 1990s, when these movies were largely not taken seriously. “Venom” makes it easy to remember why.
Andrew Garfield stars as Desmond Doss in “Hacksaw Ridge.” PHOTO COURTESY MARK ROGERS

REVIEW: “Hacksaw Ridge,” an interesting tale of religion and bravery

Jon Ollom November 3, 2016

Dramatic, gory and thrilling would be apt descriptions of Mel Gibson’s new film “Hacksaw Ridge.” Yet, the film still falls short of spectacular. While “Hacksaw Ridge” has universal themes and...

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(l to r) Andrew Garfield stars as 'Dennis Nash' and Michael Shannon as 'Rick Carver' in Broad Green Pictures upcoming release, 99 HOMES.
Credit: Hooman Bahrani / Broad Green Pictures

REVIEW: “99 Homes” plot has that many problems, but realism ain’t one

Caroline Aaron October 2, 2015

During the Great Recession of the 2000s, foreclosures were rampant and workers lost their jobs left and right. It was a terrible time for middle-class America, and we are still feeling the effects today. “99...

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