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The marquee of the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA lit up at night.

Film

I Miss Going to the Movies. But Can They Win Me Back from My Couch?

April 22, 2021

Composite image. At left, a photo of LaKedra Pam holding a purple stethoscope towards the camera and looking curious. She wears a red velvety sweater and stands in front of a bright blue background. At right, a photo of the full Master Minds cast including LaKedra.

TV

MED’s LaKedra Pam Puts Her Passion for Trivia to Good Use

April 5, 2021

Photo of a man with long gray hair sitting on a white plastic reclining lawn chair with his elbows resting on his news. He wears shorts and a black and gold t-shirt and looks honest and content.

Film

Tears, Laughter Make Second Virtual Redstone Film Festival a Success

April 3, 2021

Women's History Month

Eight Books, TV Shows, Movies to Enjoy This Women’s History Month

March 29, 2021

A photo of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their interview with Oprah Winfrey

Royal Family

Meghan, Harry, Archie, and the British Royal Family: Startling Insights

March 8, 2021

Black History Month

Nine Movies, Podcasts, and Books to Check Out for Black History Month and Beyond

February 23, 2021

Screenshot of Schitt’s Creek cocreator, showrunner, and star Dan Levy, smiles widely and moves his head towards the camera. He wears large glasses and a thick grayish tan sweater. The picture is a bit blurry. Screenshot taken during a zoom event on Friday February 19th for BU students.

Film & TV

Schitt’s Creek Star Dan Levy Shares Memories of the Award-Winning Show with BU Students

February 21, 2021

Screenshots from the Must Watch app displayed on iPhone screens showing suggestions for what to watch including the shows "The Boys" "American Greed" and "Game of Thrones"

Alumni

Unsure What to Stream Next? This App Just Made It Easier

February 16, 2021

A composite of portrait photos of Amy Neben, Olivia LaRoche, and Alissa Bachner

Accolades

Trio of BU Alums Makes the Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen List

December 17, 2020

Poster for the Frontline program "The Choice 2020: Trump v. Biden." Poster shows black and white portraits of Trump and Biden facing in opposite directions. Poster reads "An Inside Look at The Choice 2020: Trump & Biden," with PBS and Frontline logos at the bottom.

Television

Alum Will Lyman Is the Voice of Frontline

September 22, 2020

Television

Top-10 TV Shows, Picked by You

September 18, 2020

A photo of a person pointing a remote at a television screen with streaming services displayed

Television

BU Students, What Are You Binge-Watching?

September 8, 2020

Screenshot of zoom call between Tyler Davis’ and Natalie McKnight, dean of CGS, during a meeting in which they discuss and analyze female-directed films. Both women appear to be zooming in from their homes.

Film

Exploring the Work of Women Directors in Hollywood

August 28, 2020

Photo of Sabrina Scotti (CFA’20) in a light blue dress holding Katamari Damacy REROLL, one of the children’s video games she studied as part of her an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program–funded research into whether games use diverse music styles to further music education. She smiles and bushes are seen in the background.

Music

Do Children’s Media Serve Up a Properly Diverse Musical Diet?

August 27, 2020

Photo of junior neuroscience major Shota Weaver (CAS’22) has been capturing footage of New England’s wildlife and creating short films. Here he holds camera gear and wears a backpack while standing in the woods.

Capturing Nature

Spiders, Squirrels, and Deer, Oh My: CAS Junior’s Wildlife Video Adventure

August 20, 2020

Music

UPDATE: WTBU Cancels Virtual Benefit Concert for Massachusetts Bail Fund

August 7, 2020

A photo of the season four cast of Vanderpump Rules

Film & TV

Can Vanderpump Rules and Temptation Island Still Exist in a Coronavirus World?

July 17, 2020

Photo of a computer, haggadah, and candles with a seder plate in the background. On the computer zoom call participants are seen.

Documentary Film

Documenting How Pandemic Lockdown Changed Eternal City’s Religions

July 8, 2020

A photo of anchor Will Reeves on live television with no pants on

Sociology

Is Beauty’s Double Standard for Women in the Public Eye Dead?

June 8, 2020

Photo of long-distance runner, Rylan Pettit (ENG’23), running down a street. Grass is seen in the foreground, Pettit wears his BU jersey. Pettit made a video discussing his improvised training regimen when the pandemic sent him home to Virginia for remote learning.

Student Life

Culture of College Class Creates a Video Record of Learning—and Living—during Pandemic

June 3, 2020

Culture of College Class Creates a Video Record of Learning—and Living—during Pandemic