‘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 »
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‘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 »
Summer movie season: 5 flicks to look forward to
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin shares his top five picks for movies set to be released in summer 2017. Read more »
Chris Pratt scores Hollywood Walk of Fame star while maintaining charm
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen takes a look at Hollywood star Chris Pratt’s young and budding career. Read more »
Will Smith could make role of Genie in 'Aladdin' his own
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin argues that if Will Smith actually lands the role of the Genie in “Aladdin,” he will put his own twist on the character. Read more »
Hasbro finds success in the movie universe
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen looks at the daring jump Hasbro has made in the film industry. Read more »
Orlando, Las Vegas and more provide non-traditional extra lifeblood for movies
Hollywood is looking to make money beyond the big screen, and new opportunities are popping up in more places than you might expect. 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 »
'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 »
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 »
Stuecklen: These films made SXSW more than just a music or tech festival
The word “festival” evokes some shudder-inducing images: basic white girls misappropriating Native American culture, EDM, hula-hoopers and heavy Instagram filters. However, there exists a different… 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 »
