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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Jordan Peele's newest thriller movie, “Us,” was released on March 22 and is out in theaters now. COURTESY OF CLAUDETTE BARIUS/ UNIVERSAL PICTURES

REVIEW: Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ is a terrifying thrill ride

Tyler Anderson March 29, 2019
With “Us,” Jordan Peele yet again proves that he’s one of the most exciting filmmakers of our generation.
Disney’s Queen of Katwe features David Oyelowo and Madina Nalwanga in the story of how chess changes the world of a young girl from Uganda. PHOTO COURTESY WALT DISNEY PICTURES

REVIEW: “Queen of Katwe” empowers women through a game of chess

Priscilla Valdez September 22, 2016

Set in the slums of Katwe, located in Uganda’s capital Kampala, Disney’s latest film “Queen of Katwe” tells a motivational, empowering true story of chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi’s rise to...

MUNIZ: Skin Lightening Products: Bad for Consumers, Good for Business

MUNIZ: Skin Lightening Products: Bad for Consumers, Good for Business

Mariela Santos-Muniz March 3, 2015

By Mariela Santos-Muñiz Skin lightening is a multi-billion dollar industry worldwide, with a global reach and particular focus on the Global South, even when health risks are considered. Why? Within...

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