‘Anora’ subverts expectations with jarringly real characters, plot
Sean Baker’s newest film, “Anora,” may define him as one of the most realistic and humanistic directors of all time. Read more »
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‘We Live In Time’ is an effectively heartbreaking British drama
Director John Crowley’s movie, “We Live in Time,” explores the decade-long romance of the lead characters, Almut and Tobias. Read more »
PopCon cultivates intimate fandom in ‘hometown con’
Fan convention Syracuse PopCon united fans with a shared love of pop culture. Read more »
‘Nickel Boys’ pushes cinematic boundaries of portraying a person’s life
Based on the 2019 book by Colson Whitehead, “Nickel Boys” uses first-person perspective to understand the humanity of two young Black men at a segregated reform school. Read more »
Ghoulery at the Gear creates comedic, 'uncomfortable' experience
The artistic duo KB and KB hosted a spooky interactive experience at The Gear Factory, featuring a haunted house, games and artwork from local artists. Read more »
'The Substance' successfully pulls off grotesque satire
French writer-director Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” tells an uncomplicated story of an older woman using a substance to transform her into a more beautiful, younger self. Read more »
'The Penguin' serves a refreshing take on the iconic character
Episode one of Max’s “The Penguin” featured a fresh approach to the iconic DC Comics character and set high standards for the remainder of the series. Read more »
Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut 'Blink Twice' lacks thematic punch
Zoë Kravitz’s intentional camerawork in “Blink Twice” does not make up for the film's plot holes and rushed resolution. Read more »
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' breathes new life through reminiscent production
While the film lacks in plot, Tim Burton’s film, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” emphasizes his signature characters and colors. Read more »
Joan Jett Women's Day concert inspires multigenerational bonds at Great NYS Fair
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts brought families together at their concert at the Great New York State Fair on Wednesday. Read more »
A disjointed plot in 'Trap' reveals Shyamalan's Achilles' heel
“Trap” loses its intrigue after the first act, falling short of Shyamalan’s previous successes as a master of suspense. Read more »
Four underrated movies produced this summer that are worth your time
As the summer winds down, here is a list of movies you might have missed but are worth a watch. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Level up your week with these 5 events
Celebrate different cultures this week with these five events Read more »
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 »
CNY Swifties never go out of 'Style'
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ film takes Destiny USA, and the world, by storm 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 »
'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 »
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 »
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 »
