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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Fine tunings: crafting Amy Dunne | Mad Women

Hailey Pitcher October 24, 2023
Amy Elliott Dunne is a cool girl. She’s tall, beautiful and slender. She’s sophisticated and highly educated from a successful and wealthy family. She’s in a happy and stable marriage with her husband of five years, Nick Dunne. 
WILSHERE: Unpacking the myth of the cool girl

WILSHERE: Unpacking the myth of the cool girl

Meredith Wilshere October 1, 2017

It’s not like we haven’t heard the stories or know the description — Gillian Flynn‘s book “Gone Girl” paints an accurate portrait in one well-written monologue. Tove Lo sings about the nonchalant...

“The Girl on the Train,” starring Emily Blunt, brings the best-selling novel to the big screen Friday. PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES

REVIEW: “The Girl on the Train” shows dark, dreary side

Caroline Aaron October 7, 2016

Almost two years ago, a thriller about the disappearance of a blonde housewife hit theaters. The film, based on a novel by Gillian Flynn, had become somewhat of a sensation in its popularity, praised...

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”...

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