'The Velvet Underground' brilliantly recalls one of music's most innovative bands
Director Todd Haynes’ foray into biography and music history with “The Velvet Underground” tells the story of impactful artists with a local tie. Read more »
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Actors shine in 'Last Night in Soho,' but film lacks narrative punch
The film marks director Edgar Wright’s first attempt at a true psychological horror film, and follows the intertwining lives of modern-day student Ellie and 1960s singer Sandie. Read more »
'Crossing Columbus' presents the uneasy relationship of bordering cities
Screentime columnists Madison Tyler and Samuel Rivo take a look at the documentary “Crossing Columbus” after viewing it at the Syracuse International Film Festival. Read more »
'The French Dispatch' presents technical upside, narrative downside of Wes Anderson
An anthology film, Wes Anderson’s latest project tells three separate stories based around the same fictional magazine. Read more »
Poorly translated subtitles in 'Squid Game' gloss over Korean culture
The sensational South Korean Netflix series “Squid Game” fell short on some translations, writes Jade Chung. Read more »
After Daniel Craig's exit in 'No Time to Die,' who can fill the shoes of 007?
Screentime columnist Nate Lechner breaks down a few options for continuing the Bond franchise. Read more »
‘C’mon C’mon’ constructs true love letter to the familial experience
The newest film from Mike Mills stars Joaquin Phoenix in a subdued role in this tender story of a radio journalist and his nephew, Screentime columnist Michael Lieberman writes. Read more »
‘Lamb’ blends horror and family drama to present a terrifying take on parenthood
The film follows María and Ingvar, remote farmers whose decision to take in a half-human half-lamb hybrid as their own child sets them on a chilling path. Read more »
Season 2 of 'Ted Lasso' spreads message of empathy through darker themes
Screentime columnist Sam Rivo dives into the familial dynamics of “Ted Lasso.” Read more »
‘The Worst Person in the World’ flawlessly breaks the rules of film
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. “The Worst Person in the World” starts off with an… Read more »
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ covers police brutality in bittersweet series finale
Screentime columnist Samuel Rivo analyzes how the final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine exists in the current cultural climate. Read more »
‘Really Love’ offers an underwhelming alternative to Black trauma in film
“Really Love” is a mediocre movie, but we should still give its director a chance, Screentime columnist Madison Tyler writes. Read more »
Thriller film 'Titane' shows that unique storytelling isn't dead
"Titane," the second film by Julia Ducournau, was the first horror movie to win the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Read more »
5 obscure films that might end up on your favorites list
Screentime columnist Michael Lieberman recommends these obscure films, available now on several streaming platforms. Read more »
‘The White Lotus’ attracts viewers with satirical take on economic hierarchy
The uber-elites in the HBO show leave a trail of damage in their path over the course of this compelling miniseries. Read more »
'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' hilariously pits family against deadly robots
One of our columnists says Netflix’s latest animated films is original and downright hilarious. Read more »
While subverting expectations, 'Minari' shows the cost of the American dream
The Oscar-nominated semi-autobiographical film “Minari” reflects a simple, yet emotional story of a family trying to survive in a world not designed for them to succeed. Read more »
'Concrete Cowboy' preserves the history of urban Black cowboys
Despite cultural mishaps in the film’s script writing, “Concrete Cowboy” preserves the history of Philadelphia’s Fletcher Street riders. Read more »
'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' is a harrowing portrait of womanhood
“Never Rarely Sometimes Always” does not offer easy answers to the difficult topics covered in film, but it is an urgent and timely film about young women trying to do what’s best for themselves. Read more »
‘Nomadland’ captures more than just a lifestyle
Columnist Patrick Gunn argues “Nomadland” is an emotional yet healing journey through the American heartland. Read more »
Why the start of HBO's 'Genera+ion' is an accurate depiction of Gen Z
It’s not possible for one show to represent an entire multifaceted and complex generation, but the creators of “Genera+ion” have taken a worthwhile shot at it. Read more »
'The U.S. vs. Billie Holiday' has little empathy for the singer's trauma
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Despite “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” chronicling the last… Read more »
'WandaVision' was worth the wait
Screen time columnist Patrick Gunn argues Marvel’s newest creation is one of its most unique. Read more »
Italian film 'La Notte' stunningly illustrates story of loveless marriage
The ennui of modernity: a marriage crumbling from the realization of complacency and deceit within the relationship. Read more »
