When Conan O’Brien stepped onto the stage to host the 2026 Oscar Awards Sunday night, he wasted no time addressing one of the most widely discussed “scandals” surrounding a nominated actor.
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Documentaries exploring human experience and the natural world took center stage on screens at the Boston Public Library, Emerson Paramount Center and Rockport Music Shalin Liu Performance Center for the 41st annual Boston Film Festival from Sept. 18-22.
When it comes to memories, there’s value that lies even in the most painful ones. Altogether, this emphasizes the real power of human connection in the face of both love and loss.
My pursuit of filmmaking isn't about accolades or recognition — it’s about the opportunity to tell stories that resonate deeply, challenge perceptions and contribute to a broader cultural conversation.
As soon as the curtains pulled back and the set pieces rolled in, I was amazed by the level of detail that went into the set. The smoky cigarettes that nearly every performer totes around the stage add another layer of sensory detail that brings you physically into the world the show is recreating.
Emerson students and creative soulmates Gianna Cavarozzi and Lyanna Zammas co-wrote and co-directed a dark, witty exploration of power, corruption and masculinity — seen through a distinctly feminine lens. This 44 minute short film transcends the expectations of a student project with the transformative power of women-led storytelling by its women-run crew.
By Ada Sussman, Opinion Co-Editor
• November 12, 2024
This is not to understate the value of representation or the importance of advocating for more minority filmmakers. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. If relatability politics take precedent in the industry’s current state of homogeneity, the limited diversity that we are already privy to will become almost obsolete. In order to counter this, we need to advocate for the elevation of more voices in Hollywood while simultaneously discouraging the superficiality of representation at face-value.
With Halloween approaching, grab your comfort blanket, prepare to cover your eyes and get ready to scream, because horror films have a long and chilling history that will leave you completely spellbound.
If you could go back in time and talk to your teenage self, what would you say?
Wear your retainer. Moisturize. Be nice to your mom. Spend more time with your brothers.
By Ada Sussman, Opinion Co-Editor
• September 18, 2024
The rites associated with screening cult films in theaters often violate some social taboos, such as dressing up in costume, quoting along to the film and engaging in disruptive behavior that would be otherwise condemned in a theater. Cult films defy the destiny of underground movies to be forgotten and, through collective devotion, garner the timelessness often only reserved for blockbusters.
