Writer: Michael Lieberman
Every student-filmmaker is well acquainted with uncertainty
For the average senior who attends school for film and television production, who searches and scavenges the job market day and night, I would like to state — in simple terms — that I recognize your towering distress. Read More »
Buzz-worthy films that were overshadowed by summer blockbusters
Among the notable blockbusters that characterized this summer, here are five films that you may have overlooked Read More »
‘Bones and All’ is a refreshing, unique take on the cannibal subgenre
Luca Guadagnino’s new film “Bones and All” tells the story of a lost “eater” and her troubles to process the conflicts and troubles that surround her. Read More »
Todd Field powerfully takes on themes of cancel culture, entitlement in new film 'Tár'
Writer and director Todd Field makes his return to the silver screen with “Tár” after a 16-year hiatus, delivering an immensely striking character study of obsessive power climbing and the descent into madness such hunger creates. Read More »
Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise’ lives up to exhilaration of ‘unfilmable’ novel
After gaining a reputation as being unfilmable, Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel “White Noise'' has been adapted to film by writer and director Noah Baumbach. Read More »
Here are 5 films that emit fall’s ambiance
As the seasons change in Syracuse, tune in to these 5 films to bask in the ambiance of fall and share in collective nostalgia. 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 »
'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 »
'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 »
'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 »
‘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 »
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 »