Tag: movie column
After 20 years, ‘Elf’ is an established holiday classic
“Elf” is the first 21st-century Christmas classic, our Screentime Columnist writes Read More »
‘May December’ is a haunting tragedy filled with outstanding lead performances
Three outstanding performances make ‘May December’ compelling Read More »
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 »
Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' offers the untold story of Priscilla Presley
Telling the other side of the famous couple’s life, Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” brings her untold story to the big screen Read More »
'Anatomy of a Fall' divides audiences as viewers question 'Who did it?'
With stellar performances and meticulous investigations, Justine Triet’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ is a mystery with a twist Read More »
Take a walk off the beaten path with these 5 underrated Halloween horror films
Try these off-the-beaten-path horror movies in preparation for Halloween Read More »
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 »
In a 'silver stream' era film students are in demand, SU professors said
The future of the entertainment industry looks bright for SU students. Read More »
'Ready or Not' comes as another quirky, fun entry from Fox
‘Ready or Not’ is a fun original film that makes up for its slow start with its humor and commentary on the meaning of a family. Read More »
Remembering Stan Lee, the genius behind Marvel’s most memorable characters
Stan Lee, the genius behind Marvel’s most memorable characters, died Monday. His creative legacy lives on in the hearts — and comic books — of all fans. Read More »
It may seem counterintuitive, but hiccups in movie production aren’t always bad
Production delays, like that of “The Upside,” aren’t always as bad as they may seem for blockbuster hits. Read More »
Add these lesser-known Oscar contenders to your queue this Thanksgiving break
This Thanksgiving break, switch it up with some of these lesser-known films. Read More »
‘A Star is Born’ fails to utilize Lady Gaga’s star power
While Lady Gaga’s performance in “A Star is Born” is a triumph, Hollywood’s obsession with remaking classic films is not. Read More »
‘First Man’ provides an intensely personal look at Apollo 11, man’s mission to the moon
Damien Chazelle film, “First Man,” highlights the whimsical wonder of space, paired with the frightening risks the Apollo 11 mission posed. Read More »
Netflix disrupts the market with original series starring A-list celebrities
Netflix’s “Maniac” reveals how streaming platforms are changing the television industry with fresh original content. Read More »
Super Bowl movie trailers preview an exciting, franchise-heavy year
Movie trailers that premiere during the Super Bowl can create a lot of buzz. Screen Time columnist Erik Benjamin ranks his top picks for previews that aired during the game. Read More »
Look back on 2017’s most impactful movies
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen has broken down some of 2017’s most ambitious, unique and overall must-see films. Read More »
Harry Potter is getting the Pokémon Go treatment
The company that brought you Pokémon Go is releasing a Harry Potter-esque version of the game next year. Read More »
Every horror film genre to satisfy your Halloween needs
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen breaks down the many subgenres of horror in honor of Halloween. Read More »
Early reviews praise new Thor film, “Thor: Ragnarok”
Movie columnist Nicki Zelenak thinks Thor may finally get his chance to stand out among his fellow Avengers in “Thor: Ragnarok.” Read More »
Why some films score with reviews but not the box office
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen delves into the recent demise of the box office and what’s behind the fall. Read More »
‘Happy Death Day’ is the New ‘Groundhog Day’ in October
Movie Columnist Lilly Stuecklen says University Union’s advanced screening of scary movie “Happy Death Day” shows hopes for the movie set to release this Friday the 13th. Read More »
Disney's D23 expo includes Oprah, movie previews and lots of line waiting
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin takes readers through his experience at the fifth annual D23 convention. Hearing from major stars like Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah made up for spending endless hours in line, he writes. Read More »
Benjamin: Tom Cruise's pretty face isn't enough to save 'The Mummy'
The Dark Universe franchise had potential to be great, but the filmmakers put more effort on their superstar than they did on the storyline and production, movie columnist Erik Benjamin argues. Read More »