Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird’ parses through life as it is in British slums
“Bird” mixes realism and mysticism to examine socioeconomic issues in British slums. Read more »
Writer archives: Henry O'Brien
‘Conclave’ is a solid Oscars contender but lacks real depth
Though not the most insightful thriller, “Conclave” delivers on being an enticing and dramatic film centered around the Catholic Church's pope selection. Read more »
These spooky films are old, but timeless. Watch them this Halloweekend.
With Halloweekend around the corner, our columnist has a list of spooky movie suggestions. Read more »
‘The Brutalist’ navigates the American dream with timeless intrigue
“The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet, explores themes of religion, wealth and American power structures. Read more »
‘We Live In Time’ is an effectively heartbreaking British drama
Director John Crowley’s movie, “We Live in Time,” explores the decade-long romance of the lead characters, Almut and Tobias. Read more »
‘Nickel Boys’ pushes cinematic boundaries of portraying a person’s life
Based on the 2019 book by Colson Whitehead, “Nickel Boys” uses first-person perspective to understand the humanity of two young Black men at a segregated reform school. Read more »
'The Substance' successfully pulls off grotesque satire
French writer-director Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” tells an uncomplicated story of an older woman using a substance to transform her into a more beautiful, younger self. Read more »
Screentime: Our reactions to 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' Henry's trip to TIFF
On the next episode of "Screentime," Nate and Henry discuss "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" and some of the marquee releases at the Toronto International Film Festival. Read more »
Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut 'Blink Twice' lacks thematic punch
Zoë Kravitz’s intentional camerawork in “Blink Twice” does not make up for the film's plot holes and rushed resolution. Read more »
Tiring plot in 'The Crow' reboot makes watching actual crows more fun
Lionsgate attempted hopping on this summer's superhero movie trend with "The Crow”, but the film proved to be unsuccessful with an underdeveloped, thrown-together plot. Read more »
Screentime Podcast: Columnists discuss the best, worst of Summer 2024
As the summer comes to a close, Senior Staff Writers Nate Lechner and Henry O'Brien discuss the movies that defined the season Read more »
O’Brien: Hack needs to find out what the hell to do with his life
Henry O'Brien reflects on how no matter what his future becomes, he wants to be doing something he loves. Read more »
‘Sasquatch Sunset’ examines connection between nature, the human condition
The Zellner Brothers’ “Sasquatch Sunset” portrays Sasquatches with human-like characteristics to connect with viewers and create a fascinating experience. Read more »
Former Colorado State wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons transfers to Syracuse
Former Colorado State wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons has transferred to Syracuse, he announced on social media Wednesday. Ross-Simmons recorded 71 catches and 1,148 receiving yards in two seasons with the Rams. Read more »
Former SU men's basketball player Brendan Paul faces felony drug charge
Former Syracuse men's basketball player Brendan Paul faces a felony drug charge following his March arrest in connection to a federal sex trafficking probe into Sean "Diddy" Combs. Read more »
‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ is ultimately background noise
“The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is unlike a typical World War II film, filled with a comedic tone and humorous quips. Read more »
Observations from SU's 2024 Spring Game: McCord's dome debut, running back depth
Syracuse's running back tandem of LeQuint Allen Jr. and Yasin Willis shined on the ground in Syracuse's 2024 Spring Game. More observations on SU's scrimmage. Read more »
Spring Football Notebook 2024: OL starters, Syracuse’s new GM
In SU's final spring football practice available to the media, offensive line coach Dale Williams revealed four starters for Saturday. Read more »
2025 commit Darien Williams encompasses Fran Brown’s local recruiting push
Top-ranked 2025 commit Darien Williams is set to be Syracuse’s first enrolled recruit from central New York since 2018. The two-way star is part of Fran Brown’s push for more local recruits. Read more »
Spring Football Notebook 2024: Special teams, Justin Barron’s return
Syracuse’s new special teams coordinator James Vollono spoke to the media about his hiring process along with SU’s current kicking situation. More from HANK on Syracuse’s latest spring practice. Read more »
Notre Dame cornerback Clarence Lewis transfers to Syracuse
Former Notre Dame cornerback Clarence Lewis has announced that he's transferring to Syracuse. Lewis appeared in all 13 games for the Fighting Irish last season, totaling nine tackles and a pick-six. Read more »
Former Syracuse guard Justin Taylor transfers to James Madison
Former Syracuse guard Justin Taylor announced his commitment to James Madison on social media Monday. Read more »
Dismissed Syracuse forward Benny Williams transfers to Central Florida
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Former Syracuse forward Benny Williams, dismissed from the team… Read more »
Former Syracuse center Peter Carey transfers to Siena
Former Syracuse center Peter Carey announced on social media that he has committed to Siena. Carey is set to join Siena head coach and former SU assistant Gerry McNamara. Read more »
