Doctor Strange highlights new directions of superhero movies
When creating franchises, one has to worry about keeping the audience entertained. We love superhero movies — they’re all the rage right now. We love… Read more »
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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 »
Why aren't we still talking about mockumentary 'Borat'?
Borat, at the time a cultural phenomenon, is turning 10 years old this week. As popular as it was at the time, no one talks about it anymore. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin tells us why. 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 »
This weekend's box office success and the power of counter-programming
This weekend, three new movies opened at the box office, and while three in one weekend is usually a little crowded, for whatever reason, these three films all managed to actually succeed. Read more »
Kevin Hart's new movie changes the comedy game
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin said he is excited about Kevin Hart's new release, which he predicts will have a big impact on comedy we know it. 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 »
'Birth of a Nation' should be separated from director's past
Especially within the context of "Birth of a Nation," movie columnist Erik Benjamin contends that an artist's work should be thought of in its own right. 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 »
New live-action Lion King poised to be smash hit
Disney announced it will make a live-action adaption of their classic film "The Lion King," and movie columnist Erik Benjamin can't wait. Read more »
Human Rights Film Festival will bring together social and academic community
This weekend, the Human Rights Film Festival will bring together a selection of films curated by 23 academic departments. Read more »
Rotten Tomatoes is unreliable when it comes to film criticism
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains how Rotten Tomatoes has ruined the freshness of film criticism with the use of its binary system and arbitrary ratings. 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 »
Joseph Gordon-Levitt highlights the decline of movie star
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains why Joseph Gordon-Levitt should be one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but instead represents the decline in stereotypical movie stars. 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 »
September could be the next big month for movies
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin chronicles the ups and downs of September in film, a month historically associated with mediocre cinema. 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 »
Here are the movie winners and losers of summer 2016
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin relives the summer season and highlights what worked and what fell flat, from comedies to tragedies to animated movies. Read more »
Benjamin: A guide to whether a sequel should be made
Calling all movie makers planning a sequel. You may thing audiences want more, but maybe you shouldn't make that second movie. Read more »
Movie: Kyle Stevens
Meet Kyle Stevens, one of The Daily Orange's movie columnists for the fall 2015 semester. Read more »
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 »
