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Benjamin: Fast reactions to SU alumnus Aaron Sorkin's Golden Globe nomination

Sorkin received a Best Screenplay nomination for "Steve Jobs." Check out movie columnist Erik Benjamin's reactions to Sorkin's nomination and what this means for the film itself. Read More »

December 10, 2015 at 1:13 pm


Stevens: Ranking the best Christmas stop-motion films

Movie columnist Kyle Stevens ranks his favorite Christmas stop-motion films. Read More »

December 6, 2015 at 8:59 pm


Cuneo: A breakdown of my Thanksgiving break movie binge

Humor columnist Danny Cuneo finally had time to catch a few movies over break. Here's his take on them. Read More »

November 30, 2015 at 9:44 pm


Benjamin: The box office winners and losers of Thanksgiving weekend

Every family has different Thanksgiving traditions. One of these traditions is going to the movies at this time of year. Read More »

November 29, 2015 at 8:08 pm



Benjamin: 'Steve Jobs' is one of the best films of the year

Once the "Steve Jobs" began, the audience was captivated by its electric energy. Read More »

October 17, 2015 at 3:17 pm


Syracuse International Film Festival to bring 30-plus films to area

The Syracuse International Film Festival will host over 30 films from six different countries. Read More »

October 15, 2015 at 12:52 am


Colvin: ‘Stonewall’ film fails to properly represent LGBTQ community

Gender and Sexuality columnist Caroline Colvin discusses the failure of the “Stonewall” movie to justly represent the trans women of color who led the Stonewall riots. Read More »

October 1, 2015 at 12:09 am


Human Rights Film Festival films highlight world social issues

Syracuse University’s 13th annual Human Rights Film Festival showed a variety of films, spanning the globe and different human rights issues. Read More »

September 27, 2015 at 11:43 pm


Movie: Kyle Stevens

Meet Kyle Stevens, one of The Daily Orange's movie columnists for the fall 2015 semester. Read More »

September 27, 2015 at 9:41 pm


Freshman's tattoos commemorate his love of 'Pirates of the Caribbean'

Raised in Shanghai and now here in Syracuse for the first time, Gao said he’s always had a fascination with Western culture. His tattoos stand for his love of 'Pirates of the Caribbean.' Read More »

September 22, 2015 at 12:01 am


Stevens: Video highlights from the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards

Check out these videos and highlights from the Emmys. Read More »

September 21, 2015 at 6:03 pm


Stevens: Biopics should work as film without true story crutch

For the movie industry, the increase in quantity of biopics and historical pieces mean a decrease in quality. In most cases, the allure doubles as its downfall. Read More »

September 20, 2015 at 9:06 pm


UNC-Greensboro professor offers course on the Coen brothers

Professor Jeffrey Adams of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro teaches a course about the themes in movies directed by the Coen brothers. Read More »

September 16, 2015 at 11:19 pm



Benjamin: 'The Visit' terrifies in University Union's advance-screening

Erik Bejamin reviews UU's advance screening of "The Visit." Read More »

September 11, 2015 at 6:21 pm


DiBona: 'We Are Your Friends' fails to engage a modern audience

Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona explains why "We Are Your Friends" was a flop at the box office, from its failure to successfully capture the audience with a shared, generational characteristic to its superficial nature. Read More »

September 7, 2015 at 6:27 pm


Week in Pulp: Juice Jam, Lakeview Amphitheater

The week in Pulp in one convenient place. Read More »

September 6, 2015 at 7:01 pm


Stevens: 5 movies to see this month

After a long summer of superheroes, singing and sequels, the fall movie season is here. This fall marks the return of a once-heralded director, a long-awaited crime drama and a weekly dose of under-the-radar films. Fall brings in intrigue what summer brought in size. Read More »

September 2, 2015 at 10:33 pm


Benjamin: Summer movie recap, what studios can learn

The good, the bad and the necessary room for improvement learned from this summer's movie releases. Read More »

August 30, 2015 at 10:29 pm


Stevens: How to beat a Netflix binge

If you spent all summer binging Netflix, learn to kick the habit and get involved on campus with these quick tips. Read More »

August 26, 2015 at 12:01 am


Benjamin: A movie guide to college

There are a lot of movies about school. Check out these five films for a crash course in collegiate living. Read More »

August 25, 2015 at 9:26 pm


Stevens: August Netflix breakdown

Check out these movies and TV shows in August. Read More »

August 12, 2015 at 3:54 pm


TV vs. Film: Is there a difference?

Movie columnist Erik Benjamin compares two summer releases on the big screen and the television screen. Read More »

August 5, 2015 at 3:19 pm