From the box office: Oct. 11-13
This weekend at the box office saw second-week holdover “Gravity” staying at number one, “Captain Phillips” open to solid numbers and newcomer “Machete Kills” bomb.… Read more »
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Often, when a movie comes out, students aren’t quite sure if they want to see it. They might be too busy or don’t want to… Read more »
Growing pains: Locally filmed indie movie balances quirky characters with dramatic story
Anyone from or familiar with the Syracuse area and the university will enjoy seeing local places and buildings on the big screen in “Adult World.”… Read more »
From the box office: Oct. 4-6
Claiming the top spot and setting an opening weekend record for the month of October was the outer space survival thriller “Gravity.” The movie earned… Read more »
Guilty pleasure: Thought-provoking rom-com follows unconventional storyline, portrays porn-addicted protagonist
While “Don Jon” is a clever and witty film that draws audiences in, it also takes an insightful approach to gender divides and the long-lived… Read more »
From the box office: Sept. 27-29
As expected, Sony Pictures Animation’s “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” took the top spot this weekend with a little more than $34 million.… Read more »
From the box office: Sept. 20-22
The best way to describe this weekend at the box office is as follows: Two missing girls shined, a dance flick became a disaster and… Read more »
Justin Timberlake, Anthony Mackie discuss roles in upcoming film 'Runner Runner'
Although the world-renowned music entertainer isn’t new to the silver screen, Justin Timberlake admitted he hasn’t always been awarded the roles he wants. Timberlake’s newest… Read more »
From the box office: Sept. 13-15
Friday the 13th is considered one of the unluckiest days in a calendar year. However, one of this weekend’s new releases, “Insidious: Chapter 2,” opened… Read more »
Bad apple: Unimpressive Steve Jobs biopic leaves audience confused, wanting more
If you were expecting “Jobs” to be a big box office hit, you were wrong. It is the first of two movies to portray the… Read more »
From the box office: Summer 2013
This weekend marks the official end of the summer box office period and start of the fall season. And so, it’s time to review this… Read more »
Serving justice: Star-studded film tackles civil rights, portrays African American legacy in White House
“Lee Daniels’ The Butler” certainly wins five out of five stars. It has an immense amount of momentum due to an impressive cast, including Forest… Read more »
From the box office: Aug. 23-25
Though this weekend's box office was up nine percent compared to the same time last year, late August is typically an uneventful time regarding new… Read more »
SU spotlighted on TV, in movies
Known for its academics and sports teams, Syracuse University has become a recognizable brand all its own — so recognizable, in fact, that television and… Read more »
George Edinger: Di Bonaventura Pictures production company intern, aspiring Hollywood screenwriter
This four-part series spotlights four Syracuse University students during their summer internships — part 1 of 4. Imagine answering the phone and being offered an… Read more »
The livin' is easy: Summer welcomes epic movie selection with some familiar faces
I’ve always loved writing about movies. There’s a creative freedom in losing yourself for two hours in a story onscreen, then sitting down and gathering… Read more »
Old-time hero: Jackie Robinson biopic is conventional, but inspiring, heartfelt portrayal of No. 42
When people think of symbolic sports figures triumphing over adversity, Jackie Robinson is one of the first to come to mind — the man who… Read more »
Celebrating 'Sandlot': Revisiting the most gloriously nostalgic kids movie of all time for 20-year anniversary
Every generation has an iconic childhood movie, the one that encapsulates the sense of naïve freedom and unabashed innocence only experienced while running around with… Read more »
From the Box Office: April 5–7
Though there were no big releases this weekend, the box office was still up almost 9 percent compared to this time last year. This was… Read more »
From the Box Office: March 29–31
As is the case with pretty much every major holiday weekend, Easter Weekend is also typically a strong weekend at the box office. Three new… Read more »
From the Box Office: March 22-24
It has taken three weeks, but finally, a film has dethroned Disney’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” and claimed the top spot at the box… Read more »
Tall tale: Amusing fairytale reboot provides mildly fun but forgettable entertainment
After Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” grossed more than $1 billion worldwide in 2010, every big studio joined the mad rush to churn out as… Read more »
From the box office: Feb. 22-24
The final weekend in February is typically an uneventful one for the movies, and this weekend was no exception. This weekend’s top grosser was holdover… Read more »
From the box office: Feb. 15-17
President’s Day weekend is typically a strong time for the box office, however, this weekend slightly underperformed. Despite the diverse slate of new releases in… Read more »
