‘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 »
From the Studio
J. Cole leaves his lyrical roots behind in ‘Might Delete Later’
J. Cole’s new album, “Might Delete Later,” is the next iteration of rapper disses. Previously, Kendrick Lamar bashed Cole when he was featured on “Like That” by Future and Metro Boomin. Read more »
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ finale redeems Larry David from botched ‘Seinfeld’ ending
Larry David directly says that the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ending is what “Seinfeld” should have done. Because of his redemption, David’s career is one of the best in the sitcom genre. Read more »
'The Bear' leaves fans with serious heartburn every season
“The Bear” looks ahead to its third season, one to hopefully continue Carmy’s storyline and further explore dynamics in the kitchen. Read more »
The Everson’s enamel exhibit brings forgotten art form back to life
“Jewels from the Fire: 20th Century Enamels,” reconnects people back to enameling in the new Everson Museum of Art exhibit. Read more »
Dev Patel directorial debut, ‘Monkey Man,’ is no ordinary revenge film
“Monkey Man” depicts its main character, Kid, seeking revenge. Dev Patel, the star and director, created fight scenes inspired by his love of martial arts. Read more »
Arkasha Stevenson brings new aspects of body horror in ‘The First Omen’
Arkasha Stevenson’s new film “The First Omen” is a welcome addition to the “Omen” franchise. Read more »
Lizzy McAlpine's 'Older' is a personal, artistic milestone
Lizzy McAlpine’s third album, “Older,” is more complex and somber than her former albums. Read more »
'Love Lies Bleeding' explores what happens when love goes too far
“Love Lies Bleeding” is needed in the film industry. It’s a psychological thriller with a captivating storyline highlighting queer love. Read more »
Kung Fu Panda 4 falls short with recycled jokes, lackluster screenwriting
The “Kung Fu Panda” franchise is back with its fourth film. Unfortunately, its story is a let-down, full of recycled jokes and predictability, our screentime columnist shares. Read more »
'Immaculate' offers elevated horror movie tropes with Sydney Sweeney's best role yet
Director Michael Mohan and actor-producer Sydney Sweeney teamed up for “Immaculate.” The horror film articulates a meta-commentary of Sweeney’s media portrayal. Read more »
‘Ricky Stanicky’ tries and fails to be a raunchy comedy from a time gone by
Peter Farrelly's “Ricky Stanicky” suffers from combining themes of classic comedies, but is too simple. Even though there are some funny moments from Zac Efron and John Cena, the movie does too much and falls short. Read more »
Gear up for the Oscars with the help of our screentime columnists
Our Screentime Columnists predict “Oppenheimer” wins big this week at the 96th Oscar Awards. Read more »
Adam Sandler’s 'Spaceman' performance leaves fans disappointed
Adam Sandler's role as an astronaut in “Spaceman” fell short compared to his other non-comedic roles. Read more »
'Dune: Part Two' brings multifaceted characters, relationships to the big screen
“Dune: Part Two” coming to the big screen was exactly what the film needed. With epic cinematography made for IMAX, this movie is a must-see. Read more »
Sony’s ‘Madame Web’ is a stain on the superhero genre
“Madame Web” is a disappointing entry in the superhero genre. The film lacks any real charm and quality, appropriating key moments in Spider-Man movies. Read more »
Super Bowl LVIII commercials bring sequel films to the foreground
From time-traveling superheroes to animated emotions going insane, there was a preview for everyone during the Super Bowl broadcast. Here’s a look at five of the most exciting trailers that premiered on Sunday. Read more »
‘Assembly’ redefines ecology with artwork old and new
Syracuse University Art Museum’s new exhibit, “Assembly,” brings together artwork and artists. The exhibit examines climate change through a new lens. Read more »
Mahtab Hussain's photographs shed light on the Muslim experience
Mahtab Hussain captures the diversity of the Syracuse Muslim community in his 29-photograph exhibit at ArtRage. Hussain aims to give more visibility to the Muslim community. Read more »
National Endowment for the Arts awards $35,000 to Light Work
For the 2024 fiscal year, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is awarding $35,000 to Light Work as a “Grants For Arts” fund. The grants aim to “strengthen the nation's arts and cultural ecosystem,” according to the NEA website. Read more »
Our screentime columnist predicts an ‘Oppenheimer’ heavy 96th Academy Awards
This year’s award season was marked by mixed feelings from movie fanatics. Screentime columnist Jack Steinberg recaps wins, misses and snubs. Read more »
The 'Mean Girls' reboot misses its musical mark
The new “Mean Girls” movie musical adaptation falls short because of the lack of musical talent. The casting directors casted too many people without experience, our Screentime Columnist writes. Read more »
After a delay, the 75th annual Emmy Awards were worth the wait
For our humor columnist, the Emmys this year were a success. “The Bear,” “Succession” and “Beef” rightfully won big at the Emmy Awards this year. Read more »
'Dreamscapes’ celebrates surrealism, self-discovery
SU’s Fashion and Design Society, FADS, hosted its Fall 2023 fashion show “Dreamscapes.” Read more »
