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Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

‘Madame Web’ and the death of superhero films

‘Madame Web’ and the death of superhero films

By Danielle Bartholet / February 28, 2024
Sony’s newest superhero flick, “Madame Web,” has turned out to be as disastrous as its predecessors. It has fallen to 12 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, citing a “predictable plot” and uneven execution.
‘Dune: Part Two’ Directed by Denis Villeneuve

‘Dune: Part Two’ saga expands with new depths and real-world themes

By Clara Faulkner / February 28, 2024

This article contains spoilers. Prepare to be immersed again in Frank Herbert’s “Dune: Part Two.” Director Denis Villeneuve delivers a cinematic...

Illustration Rachel Choi

‘Barbie’ Oscar nominations reveal the Academy is a ‘Mojo Dojo Casa House’

By Annie Sarlin, Beacon Correspondent / February 7, 2024

Opinion editors are not responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with their writers but rather elevate each individual’s specific voice. Like millions...

Illustration Molly Boyke

Drawing a blank on animation at The Oscars

By Molly Boyke, Beacon Correspondent / January 31, 2024

Opinion editors are not responsible for agreeing or disagreeing with their writers but rather elevate each individual’s specific voice. I was six...

Alexander Payne transports and transcends Boston in "The Holdovers"

Alexander Payne transports and transcends Boston in “The Holdovers”

By Clara Faulkner, Clara Faulkner / November 16, 2023

Against the charming backdrop of a New England boarding school, Barton Academy, a group of attired young men discover themselves lingering like snowflakes...

“Killers of the Flower Moon” showcases Scorsese’s voice for the Osage people

“Killers of the Flower Moon” showcases Scorsese’s voice for the Osage people

By Kaitlyn Smitten, Kaitlyn Smitten / November 1, 2023

Spoiler Warning  Martin Scorsese’s film “Killers of the Flower Moon” debuted on Oct. 20, detailing the historical event in which members of the...