Syracuse Stage announces 6 shows for the 2022-23 season
Syracuse Stage has announced six shows for their 2022-2023 season. Read more »
Movie
Predicting the winners of the 2022 Academy Awards
Three Screentime columnists from The Daily Orange gave their opinions on which films, actors and actresses will walk home with an Academy Award on March 27. Read more »
The prevalent dangers of sexualizing females in the film industry
Despite the advancements in female representation in film, Sophie Szydlik argues that stereotypical character tropes perpetuating unattainable beauty standards are still prevalent. Read more »
UU to screen ‘Legally Blonde’ in celebration of Women’s History Month
“Legally Blonde” will be screened at 7:30 p.m. in HBC Gifford Auditorium on March 30. Read more »
Shawn Levy’s ‘The Adam Project’ combines a star-studded cast with sci-fi nostalgia
“The Adam Project” has enough star power and heart to make for an enjoyable, fun action film, Screentime columnist Nate Lechner says. Read more »
5 movies to fill your free time over spring break
If you’ve got extra downtime this spring break, Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly compiled a list of five movies you can watch to pass the time. Read more »
'The Batman' revives overdone origin story with murder mystery thriller
While “The Batman” would have benefited from being a little shorter, the retelling of the beloved superhero's story features a strong cast in a neo-noir Gotham City. Read more »
'The Ledge' is underdeveloped, missing the mark on plot, character development
“The Ledge” tries to subvert the classic pursuit trope but falls flat due to poor dialogue and a lack of character development, Screentime columnist Dom Naggar writes. Read more »
Academy Awards still lack representation of marginalized communities
While the Oscars have often been considered the crown jewel of awards season, our columnist says the Academy still has work to do regarding diversity and inclusion. Read more »
University Union to screen ‘Euphoria’ season 2 finale Sunday
Season two’s finale will be screened in HBC Gifford Auditorium at 9 p.m. on Sunday. Read more »
The Godfather’s portrayal of villainy allows for its lasting legacy 50 years later
This March, “The Godfather” will be celebrating 50 years since it hit theaters. Screentime writer Nate Lechner wrote about why, to this day, the film is widely understood as one of the greatest movies of all time. Read more »
UU to screen ‘Do the Right Thing’ in celebration of Black History Month
The film will be screened at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Watson Theater, and the event is a collaboration between University Union, SU’s Student Association and 119 Euclid. Read more »
Despite Disney+ success, Star Wars needs to return to box office triumph
Disney and Lucasfilm need to put together more cohesive, universal theatrical releases to revitalize the "Star Wars" franchise instead of focusing on Disney+ spinoff shows, Screentime columnist Nate Lechner says. Read more »
Ryusuke Hamaguchi brilliantly crafts a ‘slow burn’ film with ‘Drive My Car’
“Drive My Car” is a slow burn film that expertly utilizes a nearly 3-hour runtime to explore side characters and build on its main themes, Screentime columnist Henry O’Brien writes. Read more »
UU, WeMedia Lab to screen ‘Myth of Love’ in celebration of Lunar New Year
The movie will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 in HBC Gifford Auditorium. Read more »
Movies and TV shows to avoid the cold this winter
Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly selected these five movies and TV shows for students to watch while staying warm indoors this winter. Read more »
3 SU students created 'Womanifesto,' shedding light on sexual abuse on campus
Three Syracuse University film students released a film about gender discrimination at SU called “Womanifesto.” The film was shown at the Shaffer Art Building on Feb. 6. Read more »
'Flee' offers a unique approach to depicting a journey of self-discovery
Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s “Flee” is a powerful documentary about a family forced to emigrate Afghanistan during the Afghan Civil War, Screentime columnist Michael Lieberman says. Read more »
SU alumni create 'The Hardest Day,' dealing with the grief of losing a pet
Filmmaker Luke Rafferty and photojournalist Ross Taylor premiered their documentary on in-home pet euthanasia online last week. Read more »
5 movies, TV shows to snuggle up to over winter break
Now that the fall semester has come to a close, Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly lists five entertaining movies and TV shows for students to watch during the break. Read more »
'Red Rocket' subtly hides grim reality of adult film industry in absurdity
Sean Baker’s “Red Rocket” is a refreshingly hilarious take on the grim realities of the adult film industry and its characters, Screentime columnist Michael Lieberman writes. Read more »
Online discourse misses nuance of ‘The Last Duel’
Screentime columnist Lucy Messineo-Witt argues audiences prematurely characterized “The Last Duel” as problematic without the regard for historical context. Read more »
'Eternals’ proves that a star-studded cast can't always save a movie
“Eternals” delivers three-dimensional settings and plots with two-dimensional characters, writes Screentime columnist Nate Lechner. Read more »
'Passing' brings light to hidden ambiguity found within racial identity
“Passing," the film adaptation of the 1929 Nella Larsen novel of the same name, is the directorial debut for Rebecca Hall. Read more »
