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Boston University alum Nani Sahra Walker directs and produces “Other Nature,” a documentary about third-gender activists in Nepal. PHOTO COURTESY NANI SAHRA WALKER

INTERVIEW: Nani Sahra Walker draws upon human connection for media storytelling

Sarah Cristine Burrola October 15, 2017

For Nani Sahra Walker, every good project starts with one thing: passion. Considering how many different projects she has dedicated herself to, it’s a necessary component to getting everything...

REVIEW: “Friend Request” filled with cliché tropes, lacks substance

Sarah Cristine Burrola September 21, 2017

If there’s one thing this world doesn’t need more of, it’s cliché teen horror flicks, complete with forgettable characters, fresh-out-of-drama-school acting and the inevitable “the internet is...

Oscar Isaac stars as Mikael Boghosian in "The Promise,” which is coming out Friday. PHOTO COURTESY JAVIER AGUIRRESAROBE

REVIEW: “The Promise” is an epic blown out of proportion

Sarah Cristine Burrola April 20, 2017

Dear Terry George fans, don’t get your hopes up too soon. The acclaimed “Hotel Rwanda” director’s attempt at portraying the Armenian Genocide in his new epic, “The Promise,” starring Oscar...

Lula provides an alternative to Zipcar by renting out student vehicles in the first peer-to-peer car-sharing service to hit the Massachusetts college scene. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Babson students introduce new ride-sharing service

Sarah Cristine Burrola April 3, 2017

For 21-year-old twins Michael and Matthew Vega-Sanz, both juniors at Babson College, their breakthrough idea started with a pizza. One day, the boys, sick of the Domino’s Pizza that dominates...

The Japanese House performs at the Sinclair in Cambridge on Sunday. PHOTO BY ALEXANDER NOVAKOVIC/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: The Japanese House captivates audience at The Sinclair

Sarah Cristine Burrola March 30, 2017

As the lights dimmed on the stage, the audience hushed to almost silence, then suddenly erupted into cheering that drowned out the artist’s greetings. This was the scene at The Japanese House’s...

WTBU hosts a live show and auction, donating one half of the proceeds to the reconstruction of their studio and the other to Music and Youth Initiative. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

WTBU hosts live show to raise money, give back to community

Sarah Cristine Burrola February 21, 2017

Music, auction items and philanthropy all came together at WTBU Radio’s latest live show at BU Central Wednesday night. The show, which was organized by the executive board of Boston University’s...

Ty Segall, an American garage rock musician, releases his new self-titled album on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY DRAG CITY RECORDS

REVIEW: Ty Segall combines bit of everything in new album “Ty Segall”

Sarah Cristine Burrola January 29, 2017

For the past decade, musician Ty Segall has existed in the gray areas of rock. He is a singer-songwriter dressed in a California punk rocker’s clothing, and an enigma who has explored every avenue...

TAUK, with lead guitarist Matt Jalbert, are set to perform New Year’s Eve at the Boston House of Blues. PHOTO COURTESY KRISTINE CONDON

INTERVIEW: TAUK guitarist on touring, success, ringing in the New Year at HOB

Sarah Cristine Burrola December 12, 2016

For New York-based rock-fusion band TAUK, the road to success has been a long one. During an interview with The Daily Free Press, guitarist Matt Jalbert recounted when the band met all the way back...

El Mundo Boston’s Latino 30 under 30 celebration took place Saturday night at the Royale Boston. PHOTO COURTESY EL MUNDO BOSTON

Latino 30 under 30 recognizes Boston community leaders for first time

Sarah Cristine Burrola November 16, 2016

Latin music pulsed, strobe lights swirled and English and Spanish syllables mixed with ease. On stage, a deejay danced along to the rhythms of cumbia and salsa pouring from her speakers. This is the...

Lulu Wilson stars in “Oujia: Origin of Evil,” a prequel to the 2014 thriller. PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES

REVIEW: Ouija: Origin of Evil falls short of scary

Sarah Cristine Burrola October 23, 2016

If you’re looking for something light to ease you into the Halloween season, then look no further. “Ouija: Origin of Evil,” released Friday, is a prequel to the 2014 movie inspired by the decidedly...

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