‘Midnights’ is arguably Taylor Swift’s most mature work yet
Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album, "Midnights," was released to an excited fanbase, but has faced mixed reviews. Read more »
Writer archives: Samuel Rivo
Lust for power, sex and control are central on ‘Industry’
HBO’s "Industry" tells the story of recent college graduates as they grapple with new jobs and the power dynamics that come into play. Read more »
The ethical dilemma that is HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal’
Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehearsal” creates a bizarre and mind-bending series to answer the question “what if you could prepare for the hardest moments in life?” Read more »
Predicting the winners of the 2022 Academy Awards
Three Screentime columnists from The Daily Orange gave their opinions on which films, actors and actresses will walk home with an Academy Award on March 27. Read more »
'The Batman' revives overdone origin story with murder mystery thriller
While “The Batman” would have benefited from being a little shorter, the retelling of the beloved superhero's story features a strong cast in a neo-noir Gotham City. Read more »
Adam McKay’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ is too forthright to be satirical
While Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up” sheds light on the American government and media’s inadequate response to environmental issues, Screentime columnist Sam Rivo says the film is too on the nose to be an effective satire. Read more »
Visuals, performances in 'Dune' draw the viewer in from start to finish
Through its star-studded cast and beautifully-executed settings Dune is one of Villeneuve’s best, writes screentime columnist Samuel Rivo. Read more »
'Crossing Columbus' presents the uneasy relationship of bordering cities
Screentime columnists Madison Tyler and Samuel Rivo take a look at the documentary “Crossing Columbus” after viewing it at the Syracuse International Film Festival. Read more »
Season 2 of 'Ted Lasso' spreads message of empathy through darker themes
Screentime columnist Sam Rivo dives into the familial dynamics of “Ted Lasso.” Read more »
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ covers police brutality in bittersweet series finale
Screentime columnist Samuel Rivo analyzes how the final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine exists in the current cultural climate. Read more »
‘The White Lotus’ attracts viewers with satirical take on economic hierarchy
The uber-elites in the HBO show leave a trail of damage in their path over the course of this compelling miniseries. Read more »
Syracuse film company is ‘staking their claim’ in the film industry
Production company American High works with the Visit Syracuse Film Office to promote and develop the Syracuse film industry Read more »
Did they deserve a nod? A review of the Oscars 8 best picture nominees.
Although eight movies were nominated for this year’s Oscars, only one movie could win. Here’s our three screen time columnists’ breakdown of each pick. Read more »
From Chloé Zhao to 'Minari,' reactions to 2021 Oscars winners
Screen Time Columnist Samuel Rivo’s reaction to the major winners of the 93rd Academy Awards. Read more »
While subverting expectations, 'Minari' shows the cost of the American dream
The Oscar-nominated semi-autobiographical film “Minari” reflects a simple, yet emotional story of a family trying to survive in a world not designed for them to succeed. Read more »
