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Strength in Unity: How BC Can Navigate Uncertainty and Support Science

Sofia Smirnov • April 25, 2025
Science has traditionally been a steadfast pillar of the global community, advancing the common good. Recent shifts in policies and funding priorities, however, have introduced newfound uncertainties into the scientific world. The purpose of this piece is to remind the Boston College community of the importance and interconnectedness of all sectors of science—and to offer a source of inspiration to overcome this period of transition and ambiguity.
The Appeal of the Action Genre

The Appeal of the Action Genre

Isabella Dow • April 26, 2017
Even with absurd spectacle, the action genre features characters that get things done, which makes up for an oftentimes hollow plot.

Part One Of ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ Flies Into Dull Territory

Summer Lin • November 23, 2014
The latest ‘Hunger Games’ installment, ‘Mockingjay: Part 1,’ suffers from a drawn-out plot and a contrived, though suspenseful, conclusion.

Michael Keaton’s ‘Birdman’ Offers Off-Color Take On Superhero Genre

Sean Keeley • November 2, 2014
Keaton, Stone, and Galifianakis deliver strong performances in Inarritu's high concept, self-aware statement on the superhero genre, 'Birdman.'

Brad Pitt Tanks In Latest World War II Film ‘Fury’

Grace Godvin • October 19, 2014
David Ayer's 'Fury' falls into the conventions of all war films before it—with nothing new to contribute.

Rapture Movie With Nicolas Cage Is Better ‘Left Behind’

Sangwoo Kim • October 5, 2014
'Left Behind' crashes and burns, thanks to a bad cast, weak plot, and unrealistic special effects.

Ben Affleck And Rosamund Pike Kill It In ‘Gone Girl’

Grace Godvin • October 5, 2014
Flicher's 'Gone Girl' adaptation exhibits the director's ability to handle dark themes and a complex screenplay, but doesn't live up to 'The Social Network.'

Even With Denzel, ‘The Equalizer’ Doesn’t Add Up

Summer Lin • September 28, 2014
Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and actress Chloe Grace Mortez struggle to bring the flat characters of ‘The Equalizer’ to life.
Not Quite 'Taken' By Liam Neeson's 'Walk Among The Tombstones'

Not Quite ‘Taken’ By Liam Neeson’s ‘Walk Among The Tombstones’

Sean Keeley • September 22, 2014
Although Liam Neeson's action-thriller 'Walk Among the Tombstones' tries to be different, it's more or less what you'd expect from the 'Taken' actor.
'Maze Runner' Is Little More Than A Poor Man's 'Hunger Games'

‘Maze Runner’ Is Little More Than A Poor Man’s ‘Hunger Games’

Ryan Dowd • September 21, 2014
Wes Ball makes his directing debut in the 'Hunger Games'-esque dystopian drama ‘The Maze Runner.’
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