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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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MOOTS: Why Are There So Few Heroine Films?

MOOTS: Why Are There So Few Heroine Films?

Eric Moots April 3, 2015

This past week, Gillian Flynn, writer of the book and screenplay for “Gone Girl,” agreed to sign on as the writer for Steve McQueen’s new film. The film is based on the old television series “Widows”...

MOOTS: The White House is Supporting the Next Generation of Filmmakers

MOOTS: The White House is Supporting the Next Generation of Filmmakers

Eric Moots March 24, 2015

Many people criticize U.S. President Barack Obama’s time in office. Some say he takes too much time off while the nation needs him. Others complain about how he does not act as a strong leader for our...

MOOTS: The Duality of Franchises

MOOTS: The Duality of Franchises

Eric Moots March 17, 2015

As the summer blockbuster season rapidly approaches, it is interesting to see the movies that are being released this summer. “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Insidious: Chapter 3” and “Terminator:...

MOOTS: The MPAA Should Return to Stricter Guidelines 

MOOTS: The MPAA Should Return to Stricter Guidelines 

Eric Moots March 3, 2015

These past few weeks, “Fifty Shades of Grey” dominated the domestic box office before being dethroned by “Focus.” “Fifty Shades of Grey,” as you may know, is a film focused on the sexual relationship...

MOOTS: The Razzie Awards Deserve A Place In Hollywood

MOOTS: The Razzie Awards Deserve A Place In Hollywood

Eric Moots February 24, 2015

Among the many award shows that happened this past weekend, one was glossed over by the mainstream media. Overshadowed by the 87th Academy Awards and the 30th Independent Spirit Awards, “The Golden Raspberry...

MOOTS: Split the Honor

MOOTS: Split the Honor

Eric Moots February 19, 2015

The year of 2014 brought so many amazing films to the world. From Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Birdman” to Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood” to Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel,”...

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