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Boston University’s College of Communication. Alumni from COM and the College of Fine Arts working in late-night television shared career advice with film and television students at a virtual panel on Friday hosted by Sheila Sitomer and the COM “Cinematheque” series. ELIZA SHAW/ DFP FILE

Late-night TV producers share words of wisdom with BU film and TV students

Caroline Bowden November 19, 2020
Clips from late-night television often spread on social media after they air, but the process of getting these programs on TV takes a group of people who know how to get their audiences laughing.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, aired its election special, “Stephen Colbert’s Election Night 2020: Democracy’s Last Stand: Building Back America Great Again Better 2020,” on Nov. 3. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Late-night comedies humorously respond to election madness

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020
Television's late-night comedies host election specials and discuss election-related topics.
Boston University student Christine Le’s Etsy shop, lilacfinches, where she sells greeting cards and stickers. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students launch innovative projects during COVID-19 imposed lockdown

Daily Free Press Staff October 1, 2020
During this summer's quarantine, BU students got creative and started new projects, including social media platforms, podcasts and online stores.
Netflix’s new comedy series, “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,” premiered Sunday. COURTESY OF CARA HOWE/ NETFLIX

REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj’ offers mild laughs, interesting commentary

Pat LaMarco November 1, 2018
Netflix's "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” is not exactly “late night comedy” in the same style as “Last Week Tonight” or “The Daily Show.” It will be released weekly by Netflix instead of during the traditional times that these shows air.
Max vs. Media: Don’t worry Democrats, it’s not just America under political turmoil

Max vs. Media: Don’t worry Democrats, it’s not just America under political turmoil

Max Berman March 1, 2018

Given the recent turmoil facing American politics, it would seem like the United States is the laughing stock of the world. It’s not like U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump hit a historical...

STROINSKI: Specter of weed monopoly

STROINSKI: Specter of weed monopoly

Anna Stroinski April 6, 2017

Last Sunday, funnyman John Oliver spoke, in great detail, about the gray area of marijuana legality in the United States. It was a fantastic bit and I urge you to check it out. Like Mr. Oliver, I want...

TENTINDO: Comedy is an escape from election insanity

TENTINDO: Comedy is an escape from election insanity

Will Tentindo October 4, 2016

Americans have an increasingly diverse selection from where they can get their news, and most are turning away from established outlets to look at multiple alternative sources. Cable news remains the...

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BERMAN: Sean Hannity is Trump’s biggest fan

Max Berman September 12, 2016

Throughout this mind-boggling, scream-inducing and hair-pulling election, much of the blame for Trump’s success in securing the Republican nomination has been attributed to the mainstream media. The...

GAMADES: Puerto Rico's debt situation unprecedeted

GAMADES: Puerto Rico’s debt situation unprecedeted

Lucy Gamades March 31, 2016

Puerto Rico is in serious trouble. The island is facing a massive debt crisis, on par with Greece and Argentina. This past August, the commonwealth missed a $58 million payment it owed (mostly to the residents...

EDITORIAL: Chris Christie shows political memes can inform, corrupt

EDITORIAL: Chris Christie shows political memes can inform, corrupt

Editors March 4, 2016

Three cheers for dank political memes. Following New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s endorsement of Donald Trump, the Twittersphere has been tweeting screencaps of Christie’s face with funny captions,...

 “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” premiered its third season Sunday night on HBO. PHOTO COURTESY ERIC LIEBOWITZ/HBO

REVIEW: “Last Week Tonight” returns weakly

Samantha Bastress February 18, 2016

With three months to prepare, the third season premiere of John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” should have been full of original, clever material. Unfortunately, Sunday’s episode fell disappointingly...

Indirect Kick: How much money is enough for the NCAA?

Indirect Kick: How much money is enough for the NCAA?

Dan Shulman November 17, 2015

ESPN’s coverage of the college basketball opening night marathon, broadcasting 30 straight hours of basketball from across the nation, began Monday night. When I saw the lineup of games, I was excited...

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