Boston Marathon Bombing

Film Review: “Stronger” — A Moving Tale of Resilience

September 23, 2017
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What keeps Stronger from turning into a patly sentimental yarn is Jake Gyllenhall’s modulated performance.

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Film Review: “Patriots Day” — So Close to Home

January 20, 2017
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Patriots Day provides an intimate view of a heart-stopping week.

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Book Review: “Long Mile Home” — An Informative View of the Boston Marathon Bombings That Lacks Investigative Muscle

April 15, 2014
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A fast-paced, fact-laden book by two “Boston Globe” reporters about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings that doesn’t answer the tough questions.

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Music Commentary: The 15th Annual New England Metalfest — Blunt Over Pretty

April 23, 2013
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I was curious to see how the Boston Marathon bombing and subsequent events would filter into the fest. It began with my Facebook newsfeed displaying “Going to Worcester to blow off steam”-type messages.

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