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Olivia Wilde and the ‘Bad Director’ Complex | On The Record

Addison Schmidt October 6, 2022
It’s hard to imagine Olivia Wilde’s wrongs are any worse than the slew of problematic directors who came before her. The only reason for this excessive criticism is that she’s the rare kind of woman in the public eye who took her shot when the opportunity presented itself.
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Moving Forward: Ruined plans were blessings in disguise

Divya Sood April 27, 2021
Instead of trying to map the future, let’s embrace uncertainty and reach these answers by living.
Journalist Ronan Farrow speaks at the Harvard Book Store on Oct. 24 while touring for his recently released book, “Catch and Kill,” which follows his investigation into the sexual assault allegations made against Harvey Weinstein. AUSMA PALMER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ronan Farrow talks new book “Catch and Kill” in Cambridge

Hannah Shearer October 31, 2019
Being threatened by shadowy figures, followed by private investigators and consoled by Rachel Maddow are just a few of the things Ronan Farrow experienced when reporting on decades of systematic abuse in Hollywood — and as of Oct. 15, he has a book that details it all.
TENTINDO: "Birth of a Nation" controversy is opportunity for conversation

TENTINDO: “Birth of a Nation” controversy is opportunity for conversation

Will Tentindo September 13, 2016

At the Toronto International Film Festival, actor and director Nate Parker and the cast and crew of “The Birth of a Nation” distanced the movie from Parker and co-writer Jean McGianni Celestin’s...

BU’s Stage Troupe premiered Woody Allen’s “Play it Again, Sam” this weekend at the Student Theater at Agganis Arena. PHOTO COURTESY BU STAGE TROUPE

REVIEW: Stage Troupe’s “Play It Again, Sam” plays up humor, romance

Maisie Guzi April 4, 2016

The Student Theater at Agganis Arena is difficult to find. The door is tucked away in a small nook, cozily situated in the passageway between Agganis Arena and the Boston University Fitness and Recreation...

Judd Apatow’s “Love,” starring Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust, was released on Netflix Friday. PHOTO COURTESY NETFLIX

REVIEW: Netflix’s “Love” a real, relatable look at modern relationships

Ethan Cappello February 22, 2016

Whether or not you enjoyed Valentine’s Day this year, you should check out “Love” on Netflix. “Love” is the perfect Netflix show. That doesn’t mean it’s the best show on Netflix, because...

Michael Fassbender stars as Steve Jobs in Universal Studios' "Steve Jobs." PHOTO COURTESY IMAGE.NET

REVIEW: “Steve Jobs” launches discussion of flawed innovators and exceptional creations

Sonia Rao October 19, 2015

Steve Jobs was a minimalist. Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, on the other hand, is quite the opposite. In the Danny Boyle-directed “Steve Jobs,” Sorkin takes a man who was famous for clean lines and...

‘Cuban Fury’ missing spice, Nick Frost doesn’t disappoint

Daily Free Press Admin April 23, 2014

When conjuring up the image of a salsa dancer, a pale, overweight British man is the least likely candidate to come to mind. Yet Nick Frost is out to change all of that with his newest starring vehicle, Cuban...

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