Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

M452  (Left to right.) Gugu Mbatha-Raw  and Jessica Chastain  star in EuropaCorp's "Miss Sloane".

Photo Credit : EuropaCorp
© 2016 EuropaCorp – France 2 Cinema

REVIEW: “Miss Sloane” misses its mark

Mariel Cariker December 8, 2016

In light of a tumultuous election season, it’s a very interesting time to release a film about political corruption. “Miss Sloane,” released Friday, might be timely, but it’s hard for a political...

Open Style Lab Co-Founder Grace Teo speaks at BostonTalks Happy Hour: Odd Jobs Thursday evening. PHOTO COURTESY SHELDON GOLDER

“Odd Jobs” presents unconventional conversation

Mariel Cariker October 25, 2016

Did you know Johnny Depp used to be a telemarketer who sold ballpoint pens? This was the answer to a trivia question at WGBH’s BostonTalks Happy Hour: Odd Jobs Thursday night. The night featured...

KT Tunstall, who just released her new album KIN, plays Saturday at the Royale.  PHOTO COURTESY TOM OXLEY

INTERVIEW: KT Tunstall comes into her own with new album “KIN”

Mariel Cariker September 16, 2016

Upon hearing the name KT Tunstall, you probably think of classic 2005 soft rock hits, “Suddenly I See” and “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree,” but that’s not nearly all Tunstall has to offer....

Previously a music producer for big names like CeeLo Green, songwriter Earl St. Claire is starting his career as a solo artist. PHOTO COURTESY CB PHOTOGRAPHY

INTERVIEW: Songwriter Earl St. Clair wants to wow

Mariel Cariker September 9, 2016

Earl St. Clair started out behind the scenes, writing for and working with artists like Organized Noize and CeeLo Green. Now, he's starting to peek out from around the curtain. St. Clair’s writing...

The new nostalgia comedy-drama “Everybody Wants Some!!" is about a college baseball team in the 1980s and stars Blake Jenner, Tyler Hoechlin and Ryan Guzman. The film opened Wednesday. PHOTO COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES

REVIEW: “Everybody Wants Some!!” relatable, fun for all

Mariel Cariker April 1, 2016

Director Richard Linklater’s newest film “Everybody Wants Some!!” deserves its use of not one, but two exclamation points. As a spiritual sequel to Linklater’s 1993 film “Dazed and Confused,”...

POP Allston’s Yoga Hub offers locals and students the chance to experience classes at little to no cost through a donation-based fee. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Yoga Hub offers Bostonians donation-based classes

Mariel Cariker February 18, 2016

For students and locals alike, Boston is a city is known for its high cost of living and often overpriced amenities. Because of this, affordability often becomes a key player in deciding where to eat,...

Australian singer-songwriter Sia released her seventh album, "This is Acting," Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA

REVIEW: Sia’s determination prevails in “This is Acting”

Mariel Cariker February 1, 2016

To say that Sia has undergone a lot of musical changes in her career would be an understatement. Before hits like “Chandelier” and “Elastic Heart,” Sia was mostly overlooked, doing vocals for...

Rick Ross released his new album “Black Market” on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Rick Ross brings back groovy rap with “Black Market”

Mariel Cariker December 7, 2015

Even at 39 years old, Rick Ross has still got it. “Black Market,” Ross’s new album, shows that he still has something to bring to the rap table after all of these years. The album shows a new side...

Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.” PHOTO COURTESY MURRAY CLOSE

REVIEW: “Mockingjay – Part 2” brings tumultuous series to heroic end

Mariel Cariker November 23, 2015

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2”, the final film installment based on Suzanne Collins’ novel trilogy, provides a tale at its peak. The film starts out perfectly aligned with where it left...

Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette star in "Miss You Already." PHOTO COURTESY NICK WALL

REVIEW: Audiences happily bid adieu to “Miss You Already”

Mariel Cariker November 6, 2015

Given the title, it’s clear that director Catherine Hardwicke’s new film “Miss You Already” is not a happy picture. The movie tells the tale of two best friends, Jess (Drew Barrymore) and Milly...

A student group competes during the “So You Think BU Can Dance” competition Saturday evening. PHOTO BY JOHNNY LIU/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

“So You Think BU Can Dance” brings philanthropy to center stage

Mariel Cariker October 29, 2015

Raising money for the Half the Sky Foundation, a nonprofit founded in Beijing that raises funds to help Chinese orphans receive the medical care and services they require to have a healthy childhood,...

HONK! Festival takes community social activism by horns

Mariel Cariker October 14, 2015

One thing is for sure — the 10th anniversary celebration of the HONK! Festival was definitely not a typical parade. HONK!, held over Columbus Day weekend, united activist street bands and performers...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Mariel Cariker