Next installment of 'Mummy' franchise features new cast, high-tech setting
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin talks "The Mummy" franchise in the wake of its upcoming movie, which will serve as the 8th installment of the series. Read more »
Writer archives: Brian Hamlin
'Allied' might not be what you expected: Look for classic Hollywood angles
"Allied" is a cinematic, beautiful collaboration between Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, but the World War II love story nods back to "Casablanca" and other Hollywood classics. Read more »
'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' perfectly substitutes for holiday season football
Thanksgiving flicks are hard to hunt. Check out a John Hughes classic this holiday weekend, you won't regret it, assures movie columnist Brian Hamlin. Read more »
FilmStruck fills streaming hole for movie connoisseurs
In the middle of the streaming age where so many platforms offer the same services, FilmStruck targets people seeking quality, artistic cinema. Read more »
Burton/Depp partnership built legacy from '90s to now
Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have worked on a lot of films together since "Edward Scissorhands" in 1990, but they've become a bit complacent with their artistry. Read more »
Sharks over séances: The beach is a perfect setting for a horror flick
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin says the scariest movies don't involve ghosts, ghouls or vampires—they play upon an inherent fear of something that can happen in real life. Jaws does just that. Read more »
Movie adaptions usually don't live up to their novel
"The Girl on the Train" did well as a novel, and hype of the movie adaption has been strong. Movie columnist Brian Hamlin advises viewers to be wary, and that film adaptations don't always live up to their novel. Read more »
'Patriots Day' release too soon after shock of 2013 Boston bombings
"Patriots Day," a new Mark Walhberg production chronicling the events of the Boston Marathon bombings, is a poorly timed theatrical release just 3 years after the attacks. Read more »
When it comes to the ‘The Lion King’ revamp, don’t touch the classic
Why can’t anyone do anything original anymore? Movie columnist Brian Hamlin explains why Disney should let good enough alone with the live-action "Lion King" remake. Read more »
Human Rights Film Festival provides educational Friday night
This year, 23 academic departments participated in the 14th annual Human Rights Film Festival at Syracuse, prominently featuring "Trick or Treaty." Read more »
'Hell or High Water' becomes best western since 'True Grit'
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin is a fan of old-school westerns, movies where the hot desert is often a character in and of itself. Read more »
Sports movies aren't always just about sports
It's football season and I want to clear some things up. The sports movie genre is over-saturated with dramatic scenes, ones where Troy throws a… Read more »
Tom Hanks may have landed an Oscar as Chesley Sullenberger in Clint Eastwood’s 'Sully'
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin takes a look at the new movie "Sully" and Tom Hank's stunning portrayal of the protagonist, which may just get him an Oscar this year. Read more »
Nostalgic flicks match the beginning of the semester's vibe
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin gives a handy guide to which older and period films to catch at the beginning of the semester before classes start to gain steam. Read more »
Hamlin: John Kasich deserves Republican vote in Tuesday's NY primary election
Conservative columnist Brian Hamlin endorses John Kasich for the Republican nomination and calls on Republicans to vote for him in Tuesday's New York state primary election. Read more »
Hamlin: New York budget deal's lack of transparency aids political efficiency
Conservative columnist Brian Hamlin suggests that New York's “three men in a room” tactic allows much needed efficiency when it comes to the state budget deal. Read more »
