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If you loved ‘The White Lotus,’ here are five other shows to binge

Ananya Swaroop March 28, 2025
For those who are wondering what to watch next, there are several other gripping shows like “The White Lotus” that share the same theme of sharp wit, layered storytelling and striking visuals. 
Iris Ren | Graphic Artist

Which 1999 movies are worth revisiting 25 years later?

Ruby Voge September 30, 2024
While there may be the occasional fluke, like last year’s Barbenheimer phenomenon, the relevance of movies to the public has quickly declined over the past two decades as film fanfare lessens. It’s a different world than 25 years ago, in 1999, when the movie industry held pop culture in the palm of its hand. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Sorry, I’m having a blonde moment

Samantha Marshall January 29, 2024
We’ve all heard the jokes: “blonde moments,” “dumb blondes” and “blondes have more fun.” Such words seem harmless, but actually have a bigger effect on our society today. 
A stack of books. Lynn shares five books that will soon be adapted for television and movies — and that you should read before they do. COURTESY OF KIMBERLY FARMER VIA UNSPLASH

Five books to read before they hit the screen

Lynn Chu November 1, 2021
Here are five books to read before they hit the big screen in the near future.
Flick Critique: Movies can be motivation for finals, not just an escape from them

Flick Critique: Movies can be motivation for finals, not just an escape from them

Victoria Lara April 26, 2019

As Boston University’s Spring semester comes to a close, I’ve began to binge some classic school-centric films to find the motivation I need to finish this year strong. Here are some films I found...

College of Arts and Sciences juniors Tatyana da Rosa (left) and Esther Clayton (right) take a selfie with their “I Voted” stickers. Studies have found these stickers to be helpful in encouraging people to vote. ILLUSTRATION BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘I Voted’ stickers push young voters to head to polls as they overwhelm social media

William Schulman November 7, 2018
Regardless of which party is in control of Congress after midterm elections Tuesday, one result is inevitable: the onslaught of selfies with the “I Voted” sticker that cover Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.
HAGERTY: Kombucha: what the heck is it!?

HAGERTY: Kombucha: what the heck is it!?

Grace Hagerty September 20, 2017

I first heard of kombucha in the spring of my senior year of high school. My friend Mary Anne drank it in our English class. She was a vegan, which at the time was incredibly edgy, especially considering...

Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley star in HBO's new television series, “Big Little Lies.” PHOTO COURTESY HILARY BRONWYN GAYLE

REVIEW: “Big Little Lies” is lavish, but vague

Kaya Williams February 20, 2017

HBO has a long history of lavish visuals and extravagant set designs, as seen in television juggernauts such as “Game of Thrones” and “Westworld.” The network's new miniseries, “Big Little...

BURSTEIN: Only action brings diversity

BURSTEIN: Only action brings diversity

Sarah Burstein January 28, 2016

One month into 2016 and diversity is already a common theme. From the recent installments in the #OscarsSoWhite saga to DeRay Mckesson’s interview with Stephen Colbert to even Macklemore’s new privilege-checking...

EDIT: Beauty and the Finger

EDIT: Beauty and the Finger

Editors February 23, 2015

Another award show, another opportunity to admire people's ... fingers? The 87th Academy Awards on Sunday night brought a lot to the public's eye, from Jack Black taking the stage in an Into the Woods-esque...

This Means War worth your time

Daily Free Press Admin February 15, 2012

By Joey Martelli, Muse Staff Writer Complete with explosive chase scenes, restaurant brawls and espionage humor, This Means War is definitely a romantic comedy you will not want to pass up. On the other...

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