Benjamin: Lessons I learned from 2016 movies
Movie columnist Eric Benjamin dissects 2016 films thus far and lessons learned from box office failures and successes. Read more »
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Benjamin: Syracuse movie theaters accommodate all film genres
In anticipation of a new movie theater being built in Syracuse this summer, movie columnist Erik Benjamin decided to take a look at all the theater options already available. Read more »
Stevens: Ken Burns' documentaries continue to stun audiences
TV columnist Kyle Stevens discusses the latest Ken Burns documentary, "Jackie Robinson," and the rest of Burns' films to see what made this documentarian so well-known. Read more »
Benjamin: Technology and nostalgia are a winning combo in “The Jungle Book”
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin, talks about how Disney is playing off a trend of remaking classic animated films in live action. He discusses the recent release of The Jungle Book. Read more »
Reel Queer Film Festival reflects experiences of LGBTQ communities worldwide
Reel Queer Film Festival will begin April 15 in the Shemin Auditorium at Syracuse University. This is the 17th year that the festival will be held. Read more »
Benjamin: Melissa McCarthy’s success continues with her latest flick "The Boss"
Melissa McCarthy is a name that people will hear and then see the movie regardless of the content. With the release of her latest flick, movie columnist Erik Benjamin discusses the nature of her fame and decides if it will be able to linger. Read more »
Benjamin: Driving to Houston in a bus for the Final Four is magical with Harry Potter movies
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin recently traveled in a crowded bus to Houston for the Final Four. This could have been awful, except they had all eight Harry Potter movies to help him push through. Read more »
Benjamin: Sundance Ignite to bring the excitement of festival to Syracuse
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin gives a preview of The Sundance Ignite program, a two-day event from The Sundance Film Festival coming to the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Benjamin: New 'Batman v Superman' movie struggles to live up to Marvel franchises
“Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice” opened this weekend to record numbers. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin gives his review of the film and explains why DC is trying to play catch up to the success of the Marvel movies. Read more »
Benjamin: The Screening Room creates a debate in Hollywood
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains the debate in Hollywood over The Screening Room, a device that allows customers to watch just-released films from the comfort of their own homes instead of in theaters. Read more »
Benjamin: 'Zootopia' continues Disney Animation's hot streak
The box office success of "Zootopia" proves that Disney Animation's latest stream of successful, non-Pixar cartoons isn't a fluke, but evidence of Disney's creative power. Read more »
Benjamin: What you need to know from the 88th Academy Awards
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin gives his reactions and takeaways from the 88th Academy Awards. Read more »
Stevens: Your monthly forecast of what to look for and what to say goodbye to on Netflix
TV columnist Kyle Stevens walks us through what shows are being added on Netflix and what shows are getting the axe. Read more »
Benjamin: Predictions of who will walk away with Oscars
From "The Big Small" to "The Revenant", movie columnist Erik Benjamin tells you what to expect from the 88th Academy Awards. Read more »
Benjamin: New producers will bring revived feel to the Academy Awards
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains why David Hill and Reginald Hudlin, who are producing the Oscars this year, are expected to bring more diversity and new concepts to the show. Read more »
Benjamin: 'Deadpool' breaks record for R-rated film opening weekends
This past weekend, Marvel's "Deadpool" broke records and exceeded box office expectations. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains what this means for the future of the superhero genre. Read more »
Benjamin: Watching a movie on Valentine's Day is always a great idea
Whether you're in a loving relationship or single and ready to mingle, watching a movie is a great way to spend Valentine's Day. Our movie columnist gives his list of the best flicks to cuddle up to. Read more »
Benjamin: Movies to watch before the Super Bowl game
Before the big Super Bowl game this weekend, brush up on your football knowledge by watching these 100% accurate movies. You'll learn a lot. Read more »
Benjamin: Presidential candidates pair well with Oscar nominated films
With the Academy Awards coming up and the 2016 presidential campaigns in full swing, movie columnist Erik Benjamin decided to put the two together by assigning presidential candidates to the nominated films. Read more »
Benjamin: Oscar nominations lack diversity yet again
Even after last year's uproar over the lack of diversity, this year's Oscar nomination list included 20 acting nominees who were all Caucasian. This prompted a revival of the hashtag #OscarSoWhite. Read more »
Schmit: BuzzFeed video falls short when it comes to representation of bisexuality
Gender and Sexuality columnist Brontë Schmit critiques Buzzfeed's video about negative bisexual stereotypes and calls for more positive bisexual representation in media. Read more »
Benjamin: 2016 Oscar nomination predictions
Nominations for the 2016 Academy Awards will be released Thursday morning, and movie columnist Erik Benjamin gives his predictions of which films, actors and actresses might win at this year's Oscars. Read more »
Benjamin: Top 10 impactful films of 2015
Most movie columnists pick their favorite movies of the year, but Erik Benjamin takes a new approach, choosing the films that he think will stay relevant for years to come. Read more »
Benjamin: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' exceeds every expectation
Though he considers himself "not a huge Star Wars fan" and had low expectations for the new film, here's why movie columnist Erik Benjamin is reconsidering his prediction. Read more »
