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Belmont, MA., 08/29/17, Former Boston Globe journalist, and current BU professor, Dick Lehr has a new book out for young adults called Trell.
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Novel inspired by infamous Boston murder will get movie treatment

Comedian Steve Sweeney plays a version of himself in the movie.

Steve Sweeney movie ‘Sweeney Killing Sweeney’ to open Boston Comedy Festival

His name is Idris Elba, but will he be first black Bond?

Oscar-nominated, Cambridge-bred filmmaker shares powerful message about working while pregnant August 10, 2018 | 4:10 PM

Riz Ahmed set to star in new movie reportedly being produced in Boston August 10, 2018 | 1:35 PM

What Spike Lee said to Barack Obama on a Martha's Vineyard golf course August 9, 2018 | 4:03 PM

Q&A: Casey Affleck on new film, his Oscars absence and MeToo August 9, 2018 | 1:56 PM

An Oscar statue outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Oscars add popular film category, sets earlier 2020 date August 8, 2018 | 12:59 PM

Bo Burnham at the Liberty Hotel.

Bo Burnham's 'Eighth Grade' is ignoring its R rating for one day only August 7, 2018 | 9:50 AM

Joe Hill, author and son of Stephen King, sees a link between Lady of the Dunes, ‘Jaws’ August 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Robert Redford retiring from acting, says next role with Casey Affleck will be his last August 6, 2018 | 2:19 PM

'Mission: Impossible' bests Winnie-the-Pooh at box office August 5, 2018 | 11:58 AM

Patrick Stewart to reprise 'Star Trek' role in new series August 5, 2018 | 7:54 AM

Mark Wahlberg, shirtless, on Instagram.

'Tough guys' urged to audition for new Mark Wahlberg movie August 4, 2018 | 9:32 AM

'The Spy Who Dumped Me' writer-director on female friendship August 3, 2018 | 4:52 PM

Watch the fascinating first trailer for Lizzie Borden biopic 'Lizzie' August 3, 2018 | 1:03 PM

Another film about an infamous Boston mobster is in the works August 3, 2018 | 10:42 AM

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to make film on infamous $24 million McDonald's Monopoly fraud August 2, 2018 | 3:16 PM

What critics had to say about 'The Spy Who Dumped Me' August 2, 2018 | 2:52 PM

Are these changes the beginning of the end for MoviePass? July 31, 2018 | 10:00 PM

Here's why Tiffany Haddish loves her new Tesla July 31, 2018 | 11:30 AM

'Guardians' cast issues open letter in support of James Gunn July 30, 2018 | 1:51 PM

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: SiriusXM's Town Hall with Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell hosted by Andy Cohen at SiriusXM Studios on November 8, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

You can audition for Mark Wahlberg's new movie this weekend July 30, 2018 | 12:45 PM

'Mission: Impossible — Fallout' shoots to No. 1 July 29, 2018 | 11:29 AM

Sen. Warren's challengers now showing up at her rallies July 28, 2018 | 9:28 AM

John F. Kennedy.

A Kennedy biopic, but a different kind July 26, 2018 | 4:28 PM

Elizabeth Banks at the Universal Studios lot in Universal City, Calif., Dec. 1, 2017. Banks’ hat trick – actress, filmmaker, business maven – remains rare for women in Hollywood, where she has quietly become an industry force, with producing deals at many studios. (Elizabeth Weinberg/The New York Times)

Elizabeth Banks to direct, star in 'Charlie's Angels' reboot with Kristen Stewart July 26, 2018 | 3:59 PM

Mark Wahlberg on past Leonardo DiCaprio feud: 'He didn't want me for the part' July 26, 2018 | 12:55 PM

The Sri Lankan Dance Academy of NY performed traditional Sri Lankan dance during the 2016 Lowell Folk Festival.

10 things to do in Boston this weekend July 26, 2018 | 5:00 AM

We keep taking terrifying trips to Maine, thanks to Stephen King July 25, 2018 | 3:10 PM

'Eighth Grade' director Bo Burnham's favorite local spots to visit when he's home in Mass. July 23, 2018 | 1:33 PM

A still from 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters.'

Was that Boston getting destroyed in the first 'Godzilla King of Monsters' trailer? July 23, 2018 | 1:30 PM

Woods Hole Film Festival set to kick off 27th year July 22, 2018 | 12:00 AM