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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Iris Ren | Graphic Artist

What was I made for? Resilience of womanhood in film

Isabella Laikin November 13, 2024
Female filmmakers have emerged — illuminating the diverse, resilient and unapologetically complex experience of being a woman. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Are ‘Oscar movies’ easier to watch for younger generations? | Is It Just Me Or?

Grace Donahue March 6, 2024
As the idea of what films are considered "Oscar-worthy" shifts, younger viewers are finding more relatability and enjoyment in the "Best Pictures" of today.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Award shows do matter | Editorial

Editors February 28, 2024
Award shows are far more relevant than declining viewership might suggest. The media and talent that Americans choose to consume and support speak volumes about who we are as a people.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Streaming vs. theaters: Have rising prices dulled the movie magic? | Editorial

Editors February 16, 2024
With increasingly expensive costs both at movie theaters and for streaming services, the movie-going experience is a lose-lose for financially struggling college students.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Barbie’ wasn’t snubbed, please get over yourselves

Lina Barclay January 31, 2024
'Barbie' made for a fun filmgoing experience, but Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie are not deserving of Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Actress. Here's why.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Sorry, I’m having a blonde moment

Samantha Marshall January 29, 2024
We’ve all heard the jokes: “blonde moments,” “dumb blondes” and “blondes have more fun.” Such words seem harmless, but actually have a bigger effect on our society today. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Ask Abby (or Analise): A dating dilemma — BF or BFF?

Analise Bruno November 27, 2023
Dear Abby: Please help! I don’t know what to do, my friends are telling me that I don’t spend enough time with them, and that I am prioritizing my boyfriend over them –– but I think I balance the relationships well. Am I in the wrong for spending too much time with my boyfriend? How do I save my friendships?
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

What about me? | The Perfectly Imperfect Human Condition

Lillian Chapman October 30, 2023
Recently huge strides have been made in representation for plus-sized women, but in this, "mid-sized" or women between sizes 9-16 have been left behind and deserve to have their bodies represented as well.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Hallow-wood: The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes Over The Years

Andrew DiBiasio October 24, 2023
Stuck in a TikTok rut this morning, I scrolled past a girl in a tin foil dress dressed as a Chipotle burrito. Students all across the country are getting creative, but can they beat the celebrities and their iconic renditions? I’m here to feature 10 that I think could give everyone a run for their money — or in this case, candy. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Women unified: the true power of Taylor Swift

Daniela Cejudo Curiel October 5, 2023
The Eras Tour quickly became more than just music, and instead a celebration of girlhood, bringing thousands of women together under the umbrella of Taylor Swift. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

What she was made for: Greta Gerwig’s revival of girlhood | Mad Women

Hailey Pitcher October 3, 2023
There’s an element of feminine melancholy within Greta Gerwig’s work. With films primarily featuring female protagonists, Gerwig has a way of perfectly encapsulating the trials, tribulations and celebrations of what it means to identify as a woman.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The Revival House: The Real Winner of ‘Almost Famous’

Katie Harmon September 18, 2023

“Morocco. A seat by the window, please.”  Cameron Crowe’s legendary 2000 movie, about the fictional band “Stillwater” on the rise and a blossoming rock critic who travels with them on one...

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