Tag: movies
'Birth of a Nation' should be separated from director's past
Especially within the context of "Birth of a Nation," movie columnist Erik Benjamin contends that an artist's work should be thought of in its own right. Read More »
'Patriots Day' release too soon after shock of 2013 Boston bombings
"Patriots Day," a new Mark Walhberg production chronicling the events of the Boston Marathon bombings, is a poorly timed theatrical release just 3 years after the attacks. Read More »
When it comes to the ‘The Lion King’ revamp, don’t touch the classic
Why can’t anyone do anything original anymore? Movie columnist Brian Hamlin explains why Disney should let good enough alone with the live-action "Lion King" remake. Read More »
New live-action Lion King poised to be smash hit
Disney announced it will make a live-action adaption of their classic film "The Lion King," and movie columnist Erik Benjamin can't wait. Read More »
Human Rights Film Festival will bring together social and academic community
This weekend, the Human Rights Film Festival will bring together a selection of films curated by 23 academic departments. Read More »
Rotten Tomatoes is unreliable when it comes to film criticism
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains how Rotten Tomatoes has ruined the freshness of film criticism with the use of its binary system and arbitrary ratings. Read More »
'Hell or High Water' becomes best western since 'True Grit'
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin is a fan of old-school westerns, movies where the hot desert is often a character in and of itself. Read More »
Toronto International Film Festival displays exciting movies to keep on radar
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin discusses the highlights of the Toronto International Film Festival, and what movies we can look forward to this fall. Read More »
New Kevin James sitcom is redundant, no longer appealing to viewers
TV columnist Kyle Stevens looks at the trailer for Kevin James' new sitcom and how it is outdated and redundant in the age of miniseries and dramas. Read More »
Q&A with the Syracuse Cinephile Society president on 50-year anniversary
A Q&A with Syracuse Cinephile Society president Gerry Orlando, on the eve of their 50th anniversary and their seasonal 14-week series of classic film screenings held at the Spaghetti Warehouse. Read More »
September could be the next big month for movies
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin chronicles the ups and downs of September in film, a month historically associated with mediocre cinema. Read More »
Nostalgic flicks match the beginning of the semester's vibe
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin gives a handy guide to which older and period films to catch at the beginning of the semester before classes start to gain steam. Read More »
Tickets for James Franco event have sold out
Tickets for the James Franco event, co-sponsored by University Union and the Traditions Commission, on Sept. 17 have sold out. Read More »
Here are the movie winners and losers of summer 2016
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin relives the summer season and highlights what worked and what fell flat, from comedies to tragedies to animated movies. Read More »
James Franco to speak at Syracuse University during Homecoming Weekend
Award-winning actor James Franco will be coming to Syracuse University to speak at an event during this year’s Homecoming Weekend. Read More »
Benjamin: Ranking Pixar's 17 movies from worst to best
The release of Pixar's "Inside Out" marks a good time to look back at their legacy. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin ranks all of their films from worst to best. Read More »
Benjamin: Lessons I learned from 2016 movies
Movie columnist Eric Benjamin dissects 2016 films thus far and lessons learned from box office failures and successes. Read More »
Benjamin: Syracuse movie theaters accommodate all film genres
In anticipation of a new movie theater being built in Syracuse this summer, movie columnist Erik Benjamin decided to take a look at all the theater options already available. Read More »
Stevens: Ken Burns' documentaries continue to stun audiences
TV columnist Kyle Stevens discusses the latest Ken Burns documentary, "Jackie Robinson," and the rest of Burns' films to see what made this documentarian so well-known. Read More »
Benjamin: Technology and nostalgia are a winning combo in “The Jungle Book”
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin, talks about how Disney is playing off a trend of remaking classic animated films in live action. He discusses the recent release of The Jungle Book. Read More »
Reel Queer Film Festival reflects experiences of LGBTQ communities worldwide
Reel Queer Film Festival will begin April 15 in the Shemin Auditorium at Syracuse University. This is the 17th year that the festival will be held. Read More »
Benjamin: Melissa McCarthy’s success continues with her latest flick "The Boss"
Melissa McCarthy is a name that people will hear and then see the movie regardless of the content. With the release of her latest flick, movie columnist Erik Benjamin discusses the nature of her fame and decides if it will be able to linger. Read More »