Tag: movies
Salt City Horror Fest to showcase all-day horror movie marathon
This festival will feature eight horror films like “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “Critters,” with special guests, including actor David Naughton of “An American Werewolf in London.” Read More »
'Going in Style' serves as a reminder that older people watch movies too
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin breaks down Zach Braff’s latest film “Going in Style,” and why the 50+ audience might be more valuable than you think. Read More »
Bleecker Street finds success in films aimed toward older audience
The young indie distributor is leaving low-quality films for other companies, while giving audiences high-class titles. Read More »
Potential Trump NEA, CPB budget cuts could render CNY arts organizations down, but not out
CNY arts and news organizations express concern about President Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Read More »
'The Boss Baby' continues Hollywood tradition of celebrities voicing animated characters
Due to the success of Alec Baldwin’s performance in “The Boss Baby,” movie columnist Erik Benjamin looks at the most iconic animated performances of all time. Read More »
University Union is bringing the man behind the Batman movies to SU
Michael Uslan will join the audience for a Q&A session following a screening of “The Lego Batman Movie.” Read More »
Inclusivity in films is something to embrace, not shy away from
“Beauty and the Beast” and “Power Rangers” both include gay characters, showing Hollywood isn’t letting its financial greed get in the way of inclusivity. Read More »
Benjamin: ‘Orange is the New Orange’: Creating the perfect Jim Boeheim film
In all the excitement of Syracuse Basketball, columnist Erik Benjamin creates his dream movie of Jim Boeheim’s life, from finding the writer and director to casting the perfect actors. Read More »
Benjamin: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ smashes the record books and the tear ducts
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin breaks down why “Beauty and the Beast” smashed the record books, and what it means to him personally. Read More »
The ultimate movie guide for when you’re pretending to be in Cabo
Not everyone goes on a wild trip during the week off from classes, and movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen has a fine alternative. Read More »
‘The Shack’ proves faith-based films are worthwhile
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin breaks down the opening weekend of “The Shack” and discusses why the faith-based genre is so successful despite being insufficiently catered to. Read More »
Fake news promotion for ‘A Cure For Wellness’ backfires
Alternative marketing tactics can make or break a film. For proof, just take a look at how Gore Verbinski’s latest tactic fared. Read More »
'Pixar in a Box' exemplifies the rise of DIY filmmaking
As the barriers for entry for filmmakers crash down, opportunities are arising for self-made films to flourish. Pixar, noting this trend, has introduced a class on their secrets. Read More »
Pulp predicts the 2017 Oscars
Pulp's movie columnists Erik Benjamin and Lilly Stuecklen give their take on who will walk home with an Oscar tonight. Read More »
From the Design Desk: Posters of 2017's Oscar nominees for Best Picture
The Daily Orange’s design staff weighs in on which Oscar-nominated film has the best poster. Read More »
'The Great Wall' mirrors a changing global economy, with a hint of white
“The Great Wall” opened last weekend in the U.S. to mixed results, despite being an overwhelming success in China. This film represents a shift away from an American film economy, despite relying on actors like Matt Damon to sell tickets. Read More »
A24 is competing with Disney with only a fraction of the budget
For too long, film studios fit into the same mold. A24 is breaking out and doing things to a totally different tune. Read More »
‘Fifty Shades Darker’ does not have to be a guilty pleasure
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin argues “Fifty Shades Darker” can be much more than a guilty pleasure. It might just be the perfect source of escapism. Read More »
Is monogamy old news? Polyamory is gaining traction, and pop culture should catch on
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, sex and health columnist Renata Husted explains how some people are sending flowers to more than one sweetheart. Read More »
This year’s Oscar nominations point to roadblocks
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen has Oscar dreams, but Hollywood’s current climate proves a lot of norms stand in her way. Read More »
University Union to show advanced screening of horror film 'Get Out'
The film will be released in theaters everywhere a week after the screening. Read More »
Super Bowl weekend proves to be scary at box office
Super Bowl weekend typically isn’t a good time to release a film. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin shares why horror genres can break that trend. Read More »
The hero we’ve all been waiting for is actually a piece of plastic
Superhero flicks are dominating film culture nowadays, but movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen says we're about to meet a hero better than them all — Lego Batman. Read More »