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Boston Common as seen from Beacon Street. The Common was restored to its original state to be used as the set for the 1989 war-drama "Glory," set in the time of the Civil War.

America’s birthplace on the silver screen: Movies filmed in Boston

Emily Beatty, Staff Writer February 22, 2022

The city of Boston is home to many things: historic landmarks, the best sports teams (most of the time) and, surprisingly, some of the most well-known movie sets of all time. The latest film to set...

Gal Gadot, Emma Mackey and Armie Hammer in "Death on the Nile."

Kenneth Branagh releases new whodunnit albeit a controversial cast

Emily Sorano, Journal Contributor February 22, 2022

Kenneth Branagh may have the strangest directorial portfolio of any man living or dead. He primarily made his name by adapting famous titles: Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” “Cinderella” for Walt...

Hidetoshi Nishijima and Toko Miura in "Drive My Car," which was recently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.

‘Drive My Car’ is a modern Japanese masterpiece

Alec Maskell, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s latest film, “Drive My Car,” could become the second foreign language film, after “Parasite's” 2020 success, to win the Oscar for Best Picture, an accolade which the film...

"Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song," "Malcolm X," "Moonlight" and "The Inheritance" are some of the most influential and important movies in Black cinema.

For Black History Month, watch these influential films

Alec Maskell, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

February is celebrated in the U.S. as Black History Month, a time to celebrate Black history in America, and the many significant cultural moments and achievements of the Black community that happens year-round.  One...

Nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards were announced Feb. 8, causing great debate over who was snubbed or over-nominated.

Oscars 2022: Top snubs, firsts and surprises

Val Watson, Asst. Social Media Manager February 15, 2022

The Academy announced their 2022 Oscar nominations on Feb. 8, and I have a few words.  In the past decade, The Academy has been accused of being "outdated," "out-of-touch" and downright "useless" by...

“The Notebook,” “Titanic,” “10 Things I Hate About You” and “50 First Dates” are just some of the movies you should watch this Valentine’s Day.

10 romance movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

Morgan Torre, Copy Editor February 8, 2022

To be completely honest, it takes a lot for me to finish a television series or even a movie. For some reason, I become bored with the plotlines and characters early on in the stories.  That’s what...

These anime movies are perfect to cry to on Valentine's Day including "Violet Evergarden."

Cry on Valentine’s Day with these anime movies

Thomas Pholnikorn, Staff Writer February 8, 2022

Every lonely single deserves a good cry while watching anime this upcoming Valentine’s Day. Now that Anime has become more mainstream, there are a few iconic anime movies and series that new fans...

There's a movie for everyone: here's what you can watch this Valentine's Day

There’s a movie for everyone: here’s what you can watch this Valentine’s Day

Abby O’Connor, Arts Editor February 8, 2022

That dreaded holiday is just around the corner, the one you either get to celebrate or get to sit on the sidelines with contempt as everyone around you shows off how happy and in love they are. That’s...

Jenna Ortega stars in HBO's "The Fallout."

‘The Fallout’ tackles the reality of grief and redefining yourself

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor February 8, 2022

Trigger warning: gun violence Spoilers ahead In a time when many films revolving around tragedy are premiering, a new release stands out from the crowd.  “The Fallout,” directed by Megan...

Penelope Cruz and Milena Smit in "Parallel Mothers."

‘Parallel Mothers’ explores motherhood and ancestral trauma

Alec Maskell, Staff Writer February 1, 2022

The superlative Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar has returned with his 22nd film, “Parallel Mothers,” or in Spanish, “Madres paralelas.”  The film features many of the identifiable and pervasive...

Barbie Ferreira, Alexa Demie and Sydney Sweeney in season 2, episode 3 of HBO's "Euphoria."

‘Euphoria’ returns for an explosive second season

Emily Beatty, Staff Writer February 1, 2022

TW: drug usage Contains spoilers for season one of “Euphoria”  HBO’s critically acclaimed show “Euphoria” has returned to the small screen for a second season, pulling out another round...

Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in A24's "The Tragedy of Macbeth."

‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ is a cinematography masterclass

Alec Maskell, Journal Contributor January 17, 2022

Joel Coen, one of the Coen brothers and known for films such as “Fargo,” “The Big Lebowski” and “No Country for Old Men,” has embarked on his first solo directorial debut, at A24, with “The...

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