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Gender Bias in the Film Industry

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 - by Isabela Goncalves De Brito Da Rocha - Leave a Comment

Is it a huge win for the film industry that three of the 19 movies nominated for Oscars this season are written and/or directed by women, or do women in film still have an uphill battle for more female representation?

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Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 - by Justine Erdin - Leave a Comment

Take inspiration from these movies for your last-minute Halloween costume.

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The Joker Controversy

October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 - by Justine Erdin - Leave a Comment

Director Todd Phillips’ new film “Joker” (played at AMC Boston Common, Regal Fenway and Kendall Square Cinemas) might be the perfect flick for your Halloween, as long as you don’t mind a little violence.

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“Love, Simon:” Why This Story is Necessary

March 27, 2018March 26, 2018 - by Noemi Arellano-Summer - Leave a Comment

“Love, Simon” shows viewers the hardships of coming out during adolescence.

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“Black Panther”: A Marvel Movie to Remember

March 15, 2018March 14, 2018 - by Justine Erdin - Leave a Comment

Quad writer Justine Erdine gives her two cents on Marvel’s highly anticipated “Black Panther.”

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How Are Oscar Nominees Chosen?

February 1, 2018January 31, 2018 - by Justine Erdin - Leave a Comment

Staff writer Justine Erdin gives an opinionated summary of the Oscars nominees as well as how the Academy chooses them.

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“The Killing of a Sacred Deer”: Exactly as Weird as You’d Think

November 17, 2017November 16, 2017 - by Justine Erdin - Leave a Comment

“The Killing of a Sacred Deer” leaves viewers astonished after watching a fright-filled movie.

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The Quad’s Halloween Horror Guide

October 26, 2017 - by Justine Erdin - Leave a Comment

Want to binge watch Halloween movies but don’t know where to start? The Quad has you covered in our guide to Halloween horrors.

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Why the Star Wars Trailer is Magic

April 27, 2015April 26, 2015 - by Burk Smyth - Leave a Comment

“Star Wars” is the first thing I can remember liking. I can only guess how I was introduced to “Star Wars” — I figure it was through my parents who, like …

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From Books to Blockbusters: Sacrifices for Screenplays

November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 - by Ella Torres - Leave a Comment

Upon hearing a book is being adapted into a film, most fans go into a frenzy. Questions of whether it will be as good, who will star in it and …

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Jake Gyllenhaal Stuns in “Nightcrawler”

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014 - by Andrew Olson Evans - Leave a Comment

When asked to describe himself, Lou would probably go for terms like “hard worker” or “fast learner” or something of the sort. In reality, he’s more of a starving coyote …

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