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2024 remake of 'Road House' fails to deliver the charisma of the original film

Doug Liman’s “Road House” remake misses the mark. Our screentime columnist shares the film’s faults, successes and comparisons with the 1989 original. Read More »

April 2, 2024 at 11:48 pm

The new ‘Ted’ show outshines the movies it spins-off

This year, Peacock introduced Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted” spinoff sitcom. Our screen time columnist details the series’ humor and inspiration and applauds the unforgettable R-rated teddy bear. Read More »

February 7, 2024 at 8:55 pm

After 20 years, ‘Elf’ is an established holiday classic

“Elf” is the first 21st-century Christmas classic, our Screentime Columnist writes Read More »

December 13, 2023 at 11:21 pm

‘May December’ is a haunting tragedy filled with outstanding lead performances

Three outstanding performances make ‘May December’ compelling Read More »

December 5, 2023 at 10:42 pm

Balancing laughter, tenderness, sorrow, ‘The Holdovers’ becomes a Christmas classic

‘The Holdovers’ tells a new type of Christmas story with humor, New England weather and Paul Giamatti Read More »

November 13, 2023 at 9:23 pm

Level up your week with these 5 events

Celebrate different cultures this week with these five events Read More »

November 5, 2023 at 8:41 pm

Barbie is a beginning, the rest is up to us

But it’s easy to get caught in a false sense of progress if we stay too long; and therefore crucial for us to continue the fight for real, active change by being wary and critical of brands like Mattel in the real world. Read More »

October 24, 2023 at 11:52 pm

CNY Swifties never go out of 'Style'

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ film takes Destiny USA, and the world, by storm Read More »

October 16, 2023 at 10:50 pm

Kenneth Branagh’s “A Haunting in Venice” falls short both as a horror and mystery movie

‘A Haunting in Venice’ repeats the mistakes of Kenneth Branagh's earlier films. Read More »

September 19, 2023 at 9:45 pm

'Bottoms' revives teen comedy with a queer twist

Leaning into teen movie tropes, “Bottoms” has the potential to become a queer comedy classic. Read More »

September 4, 2023 at 9:40 pm

Mortality, feminism, Ryan Gosling's abs: how Barbie is so much more than a toy commercial

Led by exceptional lead performances, strong writing and direction and impeccable set design, Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ is the perfect film for the summer. Read More »

July 23, 2023 at 11:12 pm

Alec Baldwin to host Syracuse International Film Festival

The Syracuse International Film Festival announced actor Alec Baldwin will host the 20th annual festival in September. Read More »

June 19, 2023 at 9:52 pm

The Aces, Ella Jane, Sarah Kinsley to perform at first-ever Block Darty

University Union has announced that The Aces will headline the inaugural Block Darty, along with performances from Ella Jane and Sarah Kinsley. Read More »

April 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm

4/20 Guide 2023

For 4/20, The Daily Orange has compiled stories to celebrate every stoner's very holiday. Stories on local CBD retailers, new educational programs and rappers that now legally sell their own weed, the 4/20 Guide 2023 covers it all. Read More »

April 20, 2023 at 2:23 am

Austin Rose uses a life of creativity to enchant in Pride Union drag debut

Acting major Austin Rose uses their love for music, comedy and Disney villains to inspire their drag persona, Vera Kewl. Read More »

April 19, 2023 at 11:44 pm

Sugarcoat the end of spring semester with these flower-shaped cream cheese-jam tarts

Spring has sprung, so celebrate the warm weather and blooming flowers with these mini cream cheese-jam flower tarts. Read More »

April 19, 2023 at 11:17 pm

BLUNTS AND BLOCKBUSTERS: A look at the ultimate 4/20 movie watchlist

After your 4/20 festivities, grab a snack, or a few, and relax to one of these movies which were carefully curated by our screentime columnist. Read More »

April 19, 2023 at 10:10 pm

New exhibit at Bird Library highlights Uzbekistan's culture, history

To formally kick off the opening of Bird Library’s new exhibition, The Uzbekistan Cultural Exhibition, former Peace Corps volunteer Mark Reese stopped by SU to speak about his time in Uzbekistan and his process of translating the Uzbek novel ‘O’tkan Kunlar,’ into English. Read More »

April 18, 2023 at 10:54 pm

Debra Kue draws on family heritage to represent Hmong culture in literature

Doctoral candidate in English, Debra Kue uses poetry to explore her identity as a Hmong American and hopes to educate others on her culture. Read More »

April 18, 2023 at 10:45 pm

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these 7 events

Celebrate the rest of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these campus events and activities. Read More »

April 17, 2023 at 9:04 pm

First Year Players reimagines 'Pippin' in 30th anniversary performance

Over the weekend, First Year Players brought the classic and colorful story of ‘Pippin’ to life. Read More »

April 16, 2023 at 10:57 pm

What to expect from Aminé, Kaytranada’s upcoming collaborative album

With their upcoming collaborative album coming soon, see where hip-hop artists Aminé and Kaytrandada have found success so far. Read More »

April 12, 2023 at 11:59 pm

SU senior, drag king Hunter Kusak advocates for change, diversity through performance

SU student and Syracuse native, Hunter Kusak has always loved dancing and expressing themselves, so this year, Kusak made their debut as Quirt Taylor in the Pride Union Drag show on campus. Read More »

April 12, 2023 at 11:22 pm

Honor Disability Pride week with these commemorative events

Celebrate Disability Pride Week this year with an array of events on campus. Read More »

April 10, 2023 at 9:48 pm