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Music to help you reset over spring break | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton March 6, 2025
Whether you're traveling somewhere warm, heading home or staying in Boston, I want to encourage everyone — no matter how busy you might still be — to take spring break as an opportunity to do the same as me and take some time for yourself. I’ve picked some relaxing songs with spring vibes to get into that fresh start and warmer weather mindset. 
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

If you like this, try that: movie edition

Lea Tran February 25, 2025
Have you ever watched a movie that was so good that you wondered if any other film was going to encapsulate that same energy? I mean, that’s why we rewatch movies — to relive the magic. However, just think of all the movies that you will probably love but are missing out on.
Director Jeremy Webb discusses visual effects used in HBO’s “The Last of Us.” SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Director Jeremy Webb imparts television industry advice at COM Cinemathèque event

Austin Gerrard February 12, 2024
Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated director Jeremy Webb visited the College of Communication on Friday for a screening and discussion about his work, which includes "The Last of Us" and "Downton Abbey."
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Artist to Watch: glaive

Sam Thomas September 21, 2021
glaive's EP “all dogs go to heaven” is shockingly mature and sure of itself.
Three women in the Queens of Syria film

BU screens ‘Queens of Syria’ doc highlighting universality of Greek plays, stories of refugees

Ilana Keusch March 9, 2021
The 2014 documentary "Queens of Syria" was screened at a BU virtual event March 2 with a following Q&A session Thursday. The film depicts how dozens of refugee women fleeing Syria banded together to perform a Greek tragedy "The Trojan Women," creating art through their grief.
“Don’t Look Up,” Adam Mckay’s 2021 Netflix comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo Dicaprio, Timothée Chalamet and more, will begin filming in Boston on Nov. 19. COURTESY OF GAGE SKIDMORE

Netflix movie to begin filming in Boston this month

Isabella Abraham November 11, 2020
The comedy features Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet, among others. Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi will appear in the film as well. 
“GraceLand,” a short film created by Boston University alumna Bonnie Kathleen Discepolo, follows a mother and her daughter Grace, who believes she is the reincarnation of Elvis Presley. COURTESY OF BONNIE KATHLEEN DISCEPOLO

BU alum conquers gender identity in Elvis Presley-inspired film

Ashley Soebroto November 5, 2020
A former BU School of Theater and College of Communication student recently released a narrative comedy short film "GraceLand," which explores topics of gender, identity and acceptance.
“Crazy in College” is a mental health podcast started by Boston University sophomores Emma Cohen and Abbie Johnson. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student-run podcast sparks conversations on mental health, well-being

Caroline Bowden October 22, 2020
Campus tours may promise prospective students mental health resources, but life on campus oftentimes does pose unique hurdles for those struggling with mental illness. At BU, that’s no different.
La Gente, a virtual networking group created by Depaul University professor Regina Garcia, aims to feature and connect Latinx tech and production workers. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Latinx theater collective calls to be seen

Jonas Hayes October 13, 2020
As more theaters and playwrights across the country have begun to acknowledge racism in the arts, one Facebook group wants to be part of the solution.
Boston University’s College of Fine Arts hosted a virtual webinar titled “Critical moments in CFA: Interventions into Pedagogy,” which examined the way collegiate art programs have changed since March. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CFA professors share personal impact of COVID-19 on themselves, their students

Molly Farrar October 12, 2020
When classes often rely on group performances, remote instruction becomes much more difficult. On Wednesday, CFA professors spoke about how this hybrid learning shift has changed their curriculums.
For its Alumni Weekend, Boston University’s College of Fine Arts showcased students whose performances at Carnegie Hall were postponed until next year. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

College of Fine Arts brings Carnegie Hall performers to Alumni Weekend

Rachel Do October 8, 2020
After their performance at Carnegie Hall was delayed until next year, CFA instrumentalists and vocalists took to the stage in Boston for BU alums and the rest of the BU community.
A.G. Cook’s second debut album “Apple” on Spotify. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: A. G. Cook’s ‘Apple’ falls short of lofty expectations, still impresses at times

Cameron Morsberger September 23, 2020
The PC Music founder stepped into the studio himself to record his second debut album and to continue experimenting with hyperpop.
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