‘Civil War’ presents a unique duality of violence, morality in war
Alex Garland’s “Civil War” fails to bring a new take on the genre. Director François Truffaut said that every war film ends up being pro-war. Read more »
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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 »
‘Griselda’ proves drug dealing isn’t a man’s world
Sofia Vergara shines in “Griselda,” straying away from her typical roles. She plays Griselda Blanco, who was an infamous Colombian drug lord in the ‘80s. 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 »
'Argylle' tried to poke fun at cliche spy movies. It ended up becoming one.
The “Argylle” trailer caused a stir in theaters across the country. Our screen time columnist details his opinions about the film’s cliches and mediocrity. Read more »
Despite a perfect cast, ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ leaves fans disappointed
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” misses the mark in its new book-to-show adaptation. In the show’s storyline, writers and cast directors neglected details of nostalgia and familiarity, our screen time columnist writes. Read more »
‘Wonka’ tells a charming story, but lacks depth
Using his ‘Paddington’ expertise, director Paul King creates a delightful, albeit flawed, romp through candyland with ‘Wonka.’ Read more »
“The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” unpacks the tyrant President Snow
“The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” puts a new twist on the classic “Hunger Games” movies Read more »
'Thanksgiving' might be Eli Roth’s first genre classic
With ‘Thanksgiving,’ director Eli Roth secures his legacy in the slasher genre Read more »
Unwind over break with our 6 movie recommendations
Check out these six new movies in theaters and streaming to stave off boredom and family fights this Thanksgiving Read more »
‘The Killer’ is another thrilling, oddly funny David Fincher film
David Fincher combines obsession and dry humor in his newest film, “The Killer” Read more »
‘The Zone of Interest’ employs a chilling, unconventional approach to the Holocaust genre
Jonathan Glazer’s ‘The Zone of Interest' is a new twist on historical dramas, showing blissful ignorance of the crimes surrounding its characters Read more »
Craig Gillespie’s 'Dumb Money' falls flat as a wall-street inspired film
Craig Gillespie’s “Dumb Money” lacks nuance and falls short of its potential. Read more »
Keep an eye on these 5 films this festival season
Check out these 5 films for festival season this year. Read more »
Buzz-worthy films that were overshadowed by summer blockbusters
Among the notable blockbusters that characterized this summer, here are five films that you may have overlooked Read more »
‘Oppenheimer’ is the perfect cautionary tale of our time
Christopher Nolan’s latest film ‘Oppenheimer’ tells the story of one of the most controversial figures in American history, and how his actions are reflected in society today. Read more »
'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' is the multiverse done right
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ the sequel to the 2018 hit, continues to be a fun twist on multiversal storytelling. Read more »
Charlie Day's 'Fool's Paradise' fails to deliver the laughs it promises
Although Charlie Day’s directorical debut ‘Fool’s Paradise’ is ambitious and inventive, the film lacks and clear direction and any real sense of humor. Read more »
Spike Lee's 1998 film 'He Got Game' tells the timeless story
In Spike Lee’s 1998 film, ‘He Got Game,’ the director puts a family twist on the sports movie genre. Read more »
Our screentime columnist is not afraid of Ari Aster's 'Beau is Afraid'
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Director Ari Aster didn’t need to make this movie. He… Read more »
'Renfield' is a campy, thoroughly fun romp about Dracula's assistant
Lead performances from Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage and Chris McKay’s direction coalesce into an unchallenging, yet undeniably entertaining entry into the Universal Monsters lineup. Read more »
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' brings the beloved video game world to life
Inspired by the Nintendo game, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ brings a brisk, action-packed plot and a great soundtrack. Read more »
'Air' tells the story of Michael Jordan's greatness without being a biopic
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. How do you pull off a film about the greatest… Read more »
Studio Ghibli Fest brings limited time anime screenings to Syracuse
Starting this month, Japanese anime studio Studio Ghibli will be partnering with Fathom Events to bring some of their most popular films back to theaters. Read more »
