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The BU Castle. The building was used as a set by the movies “21,” “Ghostbusters” (2016), and “Mr. Church.” FRANCHESCA VIAUD/ DFP FILE

BU on Screen: Five movies filmed on (or near) BU’s campus

Siena Griffin June 2, 2023
Over the years, filmmakers have chosen to use different parts of BU's campus as a set for a number of blockbuster movies, from the BU Castle to Fenway Campus.
Nick Kroll’s animated series “Big Mouth” premieres Sept. 29 on Netflix. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: ‘Big Mouth’ underscores crude humor with heartfelt sentiment

Johnathan D. Kindall October 1, 2017

There are few people, if any, who will say they peaked in middle school. For most, it’s a time best left forgotten, full of braces, growth spurts and outrageously uncomfortable first dates. It’s...

Ross Kimball, Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig and Devin Ratray star in Relativity Studios’ upcoming movie, "Masterminds." PHOTO COURTESY GLEN WILSON/ ARMORED CAR PRODUCTIONS

REVIEW: “Masterminds” doesn’t quite steal the show

Felipe Belfort Marques October 2, 2016

Comedy in American cinema has been going downhill since the ‘90s, with movies becoming increasingly trashy, believing that wanton shock humor and gross jokes are the way to make a buck in Hollywood....

"Zoolander 2" opens Friday, reuniting beloved cast members Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell 15 years after the original film was released. PHOTO COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES

REVIEW: “Zoolander 2” not as suave, good-looking second time around

Joe Incollingo February 12, 2016

Why are we drawn to sequels? Closure, often, when a story draws us in only to cut us loose too suddenly. Desperate, we beg to see the loose threads tied, the open wounds healed. Or maybe it’s for...

Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) finds himself stranded and alone on Mars, in THE MARTIAN.

REVIEW: Solid acting, mesmerizing cinematography make “The Martian” a universal favorite

Caroline Aaron October 2, 2015

After hearing of a film called “The Martian” directed by “Alien” creator Ridley Scott, it would be easy to assume that the story is also about an alien. However, the title actually refers to...

EDIT: SNL: Diversity to come

Daily Free Press Admin November 4, 2013

The opening sketch of Saturday Night Live this weekend tackled the topic of their lack of diversity. When exploring such a topic, one would assume Lorne Michaels, the executive producer of the show,...

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