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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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“Venom” starring Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed was released in theaters Oct. 5. COURTESY OF SONY PICTURES

REVIEW: ‘‘Venom’ fails superhero genre with lackluster plot, characters

Pat LaMarco October 8, 2018
Hollywood is currently undergoing a superhero movie renaissance of sorts. The current hype around superhero movies contrasts sharply to the late 1990s, when these movies were largely not taken seriously. “Venom” makes it easy to remember why.
"Thor: Ragnarok" is released in theaters Nov. 3. PHOTO COURTESY FELIPE BELFORT MARQUES

REVIEW: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ stars God of Thunder — and laughter

Felipe Belfort Marques November 3, 2017

Whether it’s Marvel or DC, “X-Men” or “The Avengers,” the superhero movies of late are often dark and gritty to the point of being needlessly edgy. For every bright and colorful “Spider-Man:...

Hugh Jackman reprises his role as Wolverine in the new movie, "Logan," coming out Friday. PHOTO COURTESY JOHN MATHIESON

REVIEW: “Logan” is Wolverine at his oldest and best

Felipe Belfort Marques March 2, 2017

Throughout 17 years of donning metal claws, fans have come to associate Wolverine with Hugh Jackman and vice versa. So how do you respectfully end the saga of a character that has become so dear to...

Dan Stevens stars as David Haller in the new FX show, “Legion.” PHOTO COURTESY FX

REVIEW: FX’s new TV series “Legion” addresses mental illness without going overboard

Megan Mulligan February 9, 2017

Marvel and Fox team up once again to begin a new story outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with FX’s television show “Legion,” which premiered on Wednesday. The show began by introducing us...

MOOTS: Why Are There So Few Heroine Films?

MOOTS: Why Are There So Few Heroine Films?

Eric Moots April 3, 2015

This past week, Gillian Flynn, writer of the book and screenplay for “Gone Girl,” agreed to sign on as the writer for Steve McQueen’s new film. The film is based on the old television series “Widows”...

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