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The Daily Free Press

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Flick Critique: The person behind the camera can be the star of the movie

Flick Critique: The person behind the camera can be the star of the movie

Victoria Lara February 10, 2019

While actors are a constant source of attention for most films, a few directors have managed to steal the spotlight due to their status as full-blown cinematic icons. Tasked with the difficult job of sharing...

Kim Folsom speaks at “Connecting the Heart to the Mind to the Wallet” on Thursday. The discussion addressed approaching business ventures in the context of social impact and innovation. PHOTO BY LILLIAN LI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Connecting the Heart … to the Wallet’ explores intersection of social impact and innovation

Hannah Shearer April 23, 2018

Movies like “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “The Big Short” have shown the darker side of business, one filled with apathy and chaos and destruction. However, the women who spoke at “Connecting...

Flick Critique: Is money the root of all evil?

Flick Critique: Is money the root of all evil?

Victoria Lara March 1, 2018

Consumerism is often seen as the driving force in the United States, a country known as capitalism’s most ardent fan. Nonetheless, several movies have been quick to point out the repercussions of having...

PHOTO COURTESY GAGE SKIDMORE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Tom Cruise returns to form in ‘American Made’

Felipe Belfort Marques September 29, 2017

When a film claims that it is “based on a true story,” it’s rare that it will particularly test the average viewer’s suspension of disbelief. But when the true story of a film is based is...

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....

FREEBAIRN: The New Good Old Days

FREEBAIRN: The New Good Old Days

Mandy Freebairn February 20, 2015

The first time I watched the movie “Grease,” I was very confused. Granted, I was 10, so this was understandable. Most of the jokes and references went over my head, but the music and poodle skirts...

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