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Trucks on Beacon Street for the production of “The Drama.” “The Drama” is an upcoming film by A24 and stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. COURTESY OF SARA SIERRA-GARCIA

‘The Drama’ starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson films near BU campus

Lauren Albano November 4, 2024
Filming for the upcoming A24 feature film “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, took place near the Boston University campus, spurring student excitement.
The Watchful Eye

Freeform’s new thriller ‘The Watchful Eye’ releases season finale, stars Mariel Molino in breakout role

Ellie Stevens March 31, 2023
The show premiered on Jan. 30 with a weekly episode released on Monday nights on FreeForm. The show’s season finale was just released on March 27.
Jacklyn Tsung | Senior Graphic Artist

Ten films I’m excited to watch in 2023

Kamsi Iloeje March 23, 2023
After careful deliberation, here are my top 10 most anticipated films of the year so far.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

‘Euphoria’ is disappointing

Kendall O’Brien March 30, 2022
A show being popular doesn't mean it's objectively good, and 'Euphoria' is the perfect example of that.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Gentrification and the Green Line Extension, over 30 years of MBTA mishaps

Editors March 24, 2022
The immigrants, blue-collar workers and middle-class families that make up Somerville are vital to Greater Boston’s dynamic culture, and deserve to know that the City’s development won’t happen at their expense.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Bubble Burst: The not-so-teen drama

Lydia Evans January 20, 2022
Hiding the reality of adolescent life from teenagers doesn’t encourage them to live better. It only prolongs the inevitable. 
Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in “Dune.”

REVIEW: Only time will tell if ‘Dune’ was a flop or fail

Seamus Webster October 26, 2021
While director Denis Villeneuve attempts to balance the drama of Frank Herbert’s “Dune” novel with the flair expected of a box office hit, the film’s dialogue and stiff performances leave something to be desired.
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.
Miss Leading: Scars to your beauty standards

Miss Leading: Scars to your beauty standards

Namu Sampath October 12, 2017

The quote “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is definitely one of the worst quotes about beauty out there. It contradicts all beauty standards held by our society and by the media. In the iconic...

SARNA: Crossing cultures with henna

SARNA: Crossing cultures with henna

Rhea Sarna September 30, 2015

Music festivals are currently a popular platform used by girls to display their fashion forwardness, irrespective of how far-out or quirky it might be — if it’s in, it’s on. A fashion trend that...

CARIKER: And The Oscar Goes To... Social Change

CARIKER: And The Oscar Goes To… Social Change

Mariel Cariker February 26, 2015

Don't get me wrong — I love the Oscars as much as the next person. Every year, I station myself in front of my TV and immerse myself in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, hoping that my favorite films...

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