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‘The Social Reckoning’ exposes the dark side of social media

The Suffolk Journal

Social media has changed the way society interacts with the world, but its influence is not always positive. “The Social Reckoning” explores the underlying costs of our online lives and the growing power of technology companies. Social media has become a major part of everyday life making it easier for people to connect with others...

‘Sense and Sensibility’ maintains Austen’s influence but falls flat at times

The Suffolk Journal

The year 2026 is full of book to movie adaptations, and Jane Austen’s “Sense & Sensibility” novel is included in the mix. The new movie employs true Austen characteristics that are stable and succeed well, but misses some solid ground that stretch beyond these traditional traits. The film follows the Dashwood family after their father...

Steve Lacy’s ‘Oh Yeah?’ tour proves his sound is anything but ordinary

The Suffolk Journal

Steve Lacy’s music has never been easy to confine to one genre. Blending alternative R&B, funk, psychedelic rock and elements of pop, the singer, songwriter and guitarist has built a sound that feels distinctly his own. But a great concert is about more than hearing familiar songs performed live. It is about the atmosphere an...

Princess Peach to Gamora: Sophie Silva is changing the costume game

The Suffolk Journal

With the spooky season fast approaching, the time to pick your Halloween costume is running out. Amazon orders are getting delayed and Spirit Halloween shelves are getting emptied out. You spend the entire month searching on Pinterest for original ideas but can’t seem to find anything that is catching your eye. Halloween is a very...

‘Other Mommy’ is a frightening disappointment

The Suffolk Journal

The film “Other Mommy” was first advertised in theaters during the release of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” back in July and ended up going viral. The trailer was extremely intimidating to viewers. From the confusion about the situation to the jump scare, it left a great impression. However, now that the movie is released, the...

Sweater Weather Fest platforms student and professional filmmakers

The Suffolk Journal

On a chilly fall afternoon, the Sweater Weather Fest showcased local independent filmmakers as well as film industry professionals at City Hall Plaza Oct. 17. The first annual festival celebrated the achievements of the local film industry through both the big budget productions made in Boston and the talented local crew that made those films...

‘Gaza Bride 17’ confronts a father’s grief at Boston Palestine Film Festival

The Suffolk Journal

On Saturday Oct. 17, audiences gathered at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts for the 20th annual Boston Palestine Film Festival, which celebrates Palestinian cinema, culture and storytelling. Founded in 2007, the festival brings films exploring Palestinian history, identity and experiences to New England audiences. Among this year’s selections was “Gaza Bride 17,

OPINION: The cost of being a good friend is more than what you can get from them

The Suffolk Journal

A video by TikToker Bridget Goes has been recently circulating online. Her video has reached over 2.2 million views and approximately 140,000 likes. Within this video, she shares why she believes it to be “rude” to ask a friend in another state to stay with them for a night if they themselves have never offered...

OPINION: How failed executions unmask the problem with the death penalty

The Suffolk Journal

Among the many controversial subjects permeating the news this past month, the failed execution of Christa Pike is a divisive one. At 18, Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, which she committed alongside her boyfriend and friend. Following a failed final appeal Sept. 28, the execution was carried...

OPINION: The dangers of turning justice into an internet spectacle

The Suffolk Journal

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent shockwaves through the political mainstream Oct. 8 by announcing that the upcoming military execution of Nidal Hasan — the former Army major convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood Massacre — would be carried out by firing squad and broadcast live to the public. The initial announcement triggered an...

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