West Newton Cinema Honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Josephyn Liao • January 30, 2026

In the wake of International Holocaust Remembrance Day this past Tuesday, families took their seats at West Newton Cinema for the screening of Among Neighbors, followed by an exclusive recorded question-and-answer session featuring the film’s award-winning director, Yoav Potash.

Newton Screening of Local Film ‘Recovery City’ Highlights Women’s Journeys Through Addiction and Recovery

Grace Duffy • September 28, 2025

At the Newton Free Library on Wednesday evening, filmmaker Lisa Olivieri screened her award-winning documentary, Recovery City, alongside a panel of local healthcare experts who discussed the importance of support for addiction recovery.

A Rebuttal to Martin Scorsese’s Comments on Marvel

Pat Connell • November 24, 2023

In 2019, beloved director Martin Scorsese made a statement where he said, “I don’t think [Marvel movies are] cinema,” sparking backlash from all over the internet.

Michalczyk to Premiere ‘Lou Montgomery: His Story is Our Story’ at Arts Fest

Leah Stitzel • April 25, 2023

Professors Susan Michalczyk and John Michalczyk's second film centering on Lou Montgomery, BC's first Black student-athlete, will premiere on April 27 at the Arts Fest.

Artist Nettrice Gaskins Explores Afrofuturism

Meadow Vrtis • October 31, 2021

Nettrice, the second speaker in the Currents Presents series, explored algorithms, biomimicry, and artificial intelligence through her art.

A24 Student Intern to Plan Film Events on Campus

Jillian Ran • October 7, 2020

Leyla Hotamisligil, MCAS '22, is organizing screenings and other film-related events to promote the movie studio A24 on campus.

Saving the Appreciation of Art

Anna Long • September 16, 2018

"It’s not brain surgery, but it is important."

Understanding and Respecting Disabilities

Marta Seitz • April 4, 2018

"It can feel uncomfortable at some points, like the feeling of holding lingering eye contact with someone just beyond the comfortable amount of time."

‘Girlfriend’s Day’ Makes an Earnest but Failing Attempt at Originality

Caroline McCormack • February 16, 2017

Bob Odenkirk trades in his witty, snarky attitude for a more pensive side in Girlfriend's Day. The premise of film may seem unique and interesting but the plot fails to win watchers over.

At 19, Freshman Heads Two Companies, Utilizes Drone Tech

Leigh Channell • March 21, 2016

Young entrepreneur Branick Weix, CSOM '19, is taking to the skies with a number of projects involving drone technology.

The Decline of the Rom Com

Michelle Kang • March 20, 2016

"People still like rom coms. There’s a reason people still watch them. But those reasons can’t last if studios continue to generate slop"

Bye Bye Blockbuster

Caleb Griego • February 15, 2016

Not too long ago movies had to be rented. As the human element continues to be phased out, many will look back fondly on those trips and interactions, as the world becomes ever more impersonal.