Tag: box office
Netflix Originals shouldn’t be considered for Academy Awards
With films like “Icarus” and “Okja” winning big-name awards in recent years, our Screen Time columnist argues that films have to follow the path created by the industry to be considered for such accolades. Read More »
SU Department of Drama explores AIDS crisis in 'The Baltimore Waltz'
The show takes the audience through a sequence of events that are revealed to be a dream. Read More »
Whether you'll be watching the Duke game or not, check out these weekend events
It's no secret that the highly anticipated Syracuse-Duke game is taking place on Friday. But whatever happens, you can keep your weekend packed with these events. Read More »
'Tomb Raider' shows the trend of franchise renewal
Like with “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” no one was really asking for a reboot of “Tomb Raider,” but the film’s release still correlates with the trend of reviving old franchises. Read More »
Is this the end of the studio comedy? There are reasons to think so:
This weekend, the Warner Bros. comedy “Game Night” didn't have exceptional box office returns. Is the era of the successful studio comedy coming to a close? Read More »
Screen Time columnist discusses originality and lack thereof in Hollywood
The biggest successes in the film industry rely on familiar characters from sequels and adaptations. Here’s what that says about originality in Hollywood. Read More »
‘50 Shades’ franchise nails its audience this Valentine’s Day
The latest installment of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" franchise hit theaters last Friday, giving couples and friends the perfect excuse for a trip to the movies. Read More »
Clint Eastwood is Hollywood’s ultimate bro
Clint Eastwood’s latest film “The 15:17 to Paris” was released this past weekend. Despite its artistic flaws, this movie was a great display of how Eastwood has maintained his elite bro status over the last half-century. Read More »
Look back on 2017’s most impactful movies
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen has broken down some of 2017’s most ambitious, unique and overall must-see films. Read More »
Sensory-friendly performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ comes to Syracuse this season
The ballet will bring joy to more families this holiday season with new sensory-friendly adaptations. Read More »
The art of the interview: ‘Frost/Nixon’ play to take stage at CNY Playhouse
The most watched political interview in history will come to life on stage at The Central New York Playhouse this weekend. Read More »
Local musicians to join Everyone Orchestra for improvisational concert at The Westcott Theater
The band’s director, Matt Butler, turns chaos into music during each of the performances. The Orchestra will perform at The Westcott Theater on Thursday night. Read More »
Why some films score with reviews but not the box office
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen delves into the recent demise of the box office and what’s behind the fall. Read More »
Kevin Hart to return to Syracuse as part of his ‘Irresponsible’ tour
The comedian, actor and author will perform at the Oncenter on March 11. Tickets for the stand-up show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. Read More »
'The Wizard of Oz' released as part of Syracuse University’s Department of Drama’s 2017-18 lineup
Syracuse University’s Department of Drama will bring musicals, comedies and classics to their 2017-2018 season line up. Read More »
Bleecker Street finds success in films aimed toward older audience
The young indie distributor is leaving low-quality films for other companies, while giving audiences high-class titles. Read More »
A24 is competing with Disney with only a fraction of the budget
For too long, film studios fit into the same mold. A24 is breaking out and doing things to a totally different tune. Read More »
Super Bowl weekend proves to be scary at box office
Super Bowl weekend typically isn’t a good time to release a film. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin shares why horror genres can break that trend. Read More »
The rise and fall of M. Night Shyamalan and how he shattered expectations
From a break out phenomenon with "The Sixth Sense" to the hard flop "Lady in the Water," M. Night Shyamalan's career has been anything but predictable. Read More »
Brand strength helps Disney crush box office record
Disney recently smashed the amount of money made in a year at the box office. Read Erik Benjamin's take on why and how they got there. Read More »
Why aren't we still talking about mockumentary 'Borat'?
Borat, at the time a cultural phenomenon, is turning 10 years old this week. As popular as it was at the time, no one talks about it anymore. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin tells us why. Read More »
This weekend's box office success and the power of counter-programming
This weekend, three new movies opened at the box office, and while three in one weekend is usually a little crowded, for whatever reason, these three films all managed to actually succeed. Read More »
Joseph Gordon-Levitt highlights the decline of movie star
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains why Joseph Gordon-Levitt should be one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but instead represents the decline in stereotypical movie stars. Read More »
Strippers deserve social, legal validation of their work
Gender and Sexuality columnist Ivana Pino argues on behalf of strippers, saying that they should be treated like legitimate employees and commended for their confidence. Read More »