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REVIEW: The Fratellis sell out Paradise Rock Club with spunky, garage rock

By Daily Free Press Admin November 6, 2013

When The Fratellis took the stage at the Paradise Rock Club Sunday night, it had been five years since they last toured the U.S. The Scottish trio had been on a hiatus since 2009, and to the worried fan,...

REVIEW: Arcade Fire’s “Reflektor” defined by incoherence

By Daily Free Press Admin November 6, 2013

It’s very difficult to criticize Arcade Fire, a band that quietly and gracefully became the official sovereigns of indie rock in the 2000s. Since 2004, the band has released three albums, each proving...

Researchers discover hormone in male mosquitoes that may aid in the prevention of Malaria

By Daily Free Press Admin November 5, 2013

It’s kind of hard to believe that scientists study the mating hormones of mosquitoes, but a new discovery in the field could lead to the potential prevention of the spread of malaria. Malaria is an...

A Ministry of Hospitality

By Daily Free Press Admin November 5, 2013

A look into the religiously diverse demographic at a modern Boston University Boston University’s Charles River Campus, which is located at the heart of one of the nation’s most diverse cities,...

REVIEW: ‘Diana’ poorly portrays Princess Diana’s real life story

By Daily Free Press Admin November 3, 2013

Creators of biographical films, or “biopics,” are often faced with two overarching circumstances: the vast potential to delve into the world of a public figure, and the possibility of not doing that...

REVIEW: “Visually stunning” Ender’s Game is a sci-fi worth seeing

By Daily Free Press Admin November 3, 2013

Few things are as wholly satisfying as a big-budget sci-fi movie done right, and Gavin Hood’s big screen adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s beloved sci-fi novel Ender’s Game is just that. It’s a...

In Remorse and Redemption, 12 Years a Slave Proves Masterful

By Daily Free Press Admin November 3, 2013

Directors who strive to project the most impactful films on cinema screens face a quandary. While film is arguably one of the most powerful art forms — which compels its use as a medium for critical...

REVIEW: Of Montreal creates ‘paradise for the weirdo’ for Halloween

By Daily Free Press Admin November 3, 2013

"It’s time to welcome to the stage the only man born of penis, not vagina,” Of Montreal’s luchador MC wailed before the crowd at The Middle East. A bizarre introduction for a bizarre show — only...

REVIEW: House of Blues gets ‘Aokified’

By Daily Free Press Admin November 3, 2013

There are certain elements that characterize any rave, regardless of who is playing it —overwhelmingly loud music, gratuitous light displays and a severe lack of clothing are just a few. For a rave...

INTERVIEW: Colin Mochrie of Whose Line Is It Anyway?

By Daily Free Press Admin October 30, 2013

Canadian comedian Colin Mochrie is best known for being a member of the seminal improvisation television program Whose Line Is It Anyway? The show was a hit in Britain, where Colin Mochrie first joined...

Adam Devine keeps the party going with new show

By Daily Free Press Admin October 30, 2013

When Adam Devine was a senior in high school, his parents went away for a weekend. So Devine did what any reasonable high school senior would do: Throw an 800-person backyard banger. When the cops came,...

Starting-up early

By Daily Free Press Admin October 29, 2013

BU seniors discuss personal experiences with startups during their early college years Like many Boston University seniors, Connor McEwen spends much of his time involved in activities he cares about,...

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