Documentary at Syracuse International Film Festival highlights Onondaga Nation
“The Good Mind,” a documentary that premiered at the Syracuse International Film Festival’s SpringFest, provides indepth insights into the Onondaga Nation. Read more »
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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 »
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 »
Stevens: Louis C.K.'s surprise show is a work of art
Louis C.K. recently released a surprise episode on his website of his new show, "Horace and Pete." TV columnist Kyle Stevens explains why he thinks this show is a masterpiece. Read more »
Top 10 Valentine's Day date ideas
Striking out on date ideas for this Valentine's Day? It's hard to find something economical that also packs the wow factor. Don't worry, Divya Murthy has consulted SU students to compile some tips for celebrating V-day. Read more »
Palmer: Autonomous cars are on their way
Columnist discusses how manufacturers such as Mercedes Benz, Toyota and Tesla are providing the first stepping stones to move towards autonomous motoring. Read more »
Graduate student Ioana Turcan finds international success with documentary film
SU graduate student Ioana Turcan spent a year documenting a Roma family in Romania. Now her film, "The Other Life of Charon," is being accepted to festivals in Europe. Read more »
Colvin: ‘Zoolander 2’ trailer perpetuates trans* ‘otherness’
Gender and Sexuality columnist critiques the trailer for “Zoolander 2” and argues that the film’s producers missed an opportunity to portray trans* people in a positive light. Read more »
Benjamin: The box office winners and losers of Thanksgiving weekend
Every family has different Thanksgiving traditions. One of these traditions is going to the movies at this time of year. Read more »
Stevens: A ranking of Daniel Craig's first 3 James Bond films
Ranking the first three Daniel Craig Bond films makes for an interesting debate. So before the highly anticipated “Spectre” comes to theaters this weekend, let’s review the current Bonds films from worst to best. Read more »
Cole: Volkswagen scandal to be immortalized on the big screen
Environment columnist Azor Cole delves into corporate irresponsibility and its increased repercussions. Read more »
Movie: Erik Benjamin
Meet Erik Benjamin, who is The Daily Orange's Movie columnist for the fall 2015 semester. Read more »
Gallery: 'American Dresser' movie films in Syracuse
"American Dresser" is a major motion picture that has been filming in Syracuse. Read more »
VPA professor to serve as screenwriter, producer in film about a famed CNY boxer
Owen Shapiro, a professor of film at SU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, will serve as a screenwriter and producer for “Basilio,” an upcoming feature length film that depicts the life of boxer Carmen Basilio. Read more »
Stevens: Biopics should work as film without true story crutch
For the movie industry, the increase in quantity of biopics and historical pieces mean a decrease in quality. In most cases, the allure doubles as its downfall. Read more »
'American Dresser' is first film shot at new local movie studio
“American Dresser” is the first of many movies to be filmed at the brand new Central New York Hub for Emerging Nano Industries, said producer Ryan Johnson. The crew will finish filming in this area on Sept. 22. Read more »
Horror movie fanatics gather at Scare-A-Con
Horror fans gathered this weekend at Scare-A-Con — a three-day convention dedicated to everything scary from films to costumes that took place about 30 miles from the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Stevens: 5 movies to see this month
After a long summer of superheroes, singing and sequels, the fall movie season is here. This fall marks the return of a once-heralded director, a long-awaited crime drama and a weekly dose of under-the-radar films. Fall brings in intrigue what summer brought in size. Read more »
Stevens: You should watch indie films during the summer
Columnist Kyle Stevens explains why everyone should catch a few indie flicks this summer season. Read more »
Stevens: Cheap scares in 'Insidious: Chapter 3' highlight problems in horror film industry
Check out movie columnist Kyle Stevens' take on the latest installment of the "Insidious" horror franchise. Read more »
Enchanted troupe: Cirque du Soleil musician screens performance film, shares stories from travels
Instead of playing a typical pit orchestra instrument, Suzie Gagnon plays the accordion and has done so for close to two decades. On Tuesday night,… Read more »
Run of the Mill-ers: Predictable road trip movie, 'We're the Millers,' still funny despite unoriginal premise
When watching “We’re the Millers,” you pretty much know exactly what to expect before you enter the theater. It’s a comedy centered on a road… Read more »
From the Box Office: Jan. 25 – 27
It comes as no surprise that this weekend’s box office was down 10 percent from the same time last year. January is typically a month… Read more »
Mad love: Passionate acting, lively writing spark unconventional, wildly entertaining 'Silver Linings Playbook'
Romantic comedies are disappointing by nature. Their whole concept is based on reinventing love from scratch, despite the fact we’ve been obsessed with it for… Read more »
