Splice : No sparks: Lackluster duo fails to reinvent overused romance formula
Audiences often grow tired of the same tricks - Michael Bay's movies have too many explosions and Tim Burton's movies have too much Johnny Depp… Read more »
Writer archives: Daniel Taroy
Splice : Genre remodeling: Horror film rounds up usual suspects for unusual twists on classic genre
'The Cabin in the Woods'Director: Drew GoddardCast: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran KranzRelease Date: April 134.5/5 popcornsThere's a mythical air surrounding 'The Cabin… Read more »
Splice : Serving up nostalgia: 'American Reunion' reuses crusty jokes but filling is still sweet
There's no other movie genre as niche but enduring as the teen comedy. Even today, memorable titles always stick with us, like 1978's 'Grease' and… Read more »
Splice : Serving up nostalgia: 'American Reunion' reuses crusty jokes but filling is still sweet
There's no other movie genre as niche but enduring as the teen comedy. Even today, memorable titles always stick with us, like 1978's 'Grease' and… Read more »
Splice : Rotten apple: Inconsistent acting prove 'Mirror Mirror' isn't fairest of them all
The Snow White that we know sleeps in a coma, waiting for her prince's kiss. That's not true of Hollywood's latest retooling, but everything else… Read more »
Splice : On fire: Following other adaptations, 'Hunger Games' sparks success with cinematography
'The Hunger Games'4/5 PopcornsDirector: Gary RossCast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutchinson, Liam Hensworth, Woody HarrelsonRelease Date: March 23Where there's a book, there's a movie. That's the… Read more »
Splice : Badge of honor: '21 Jump Street' retains '80s nostalgia, earns points for comedic duo
With so many remakes and reboots coming out of the Hollywood woodwork, it was only a matter of time before one came along that was… Read more »
Splice : Out of control: From shaky cameras to wild yet unrelatable plot, 'Project X' self-destructs
1.5/5 popcornsCast: Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper, Jonathan Daniel BrownDirector: Nima Nourizadeh Release Date: March 2 Any movie can seem decent when watched with the right kind of… Read more »
Splice : Right on: Jibes at hippie culture, over-the-top gags carry outlandish Apatow comedy
These days, comedies rarely offer anything new. Unless Melissa McCarthy is crapping in a sink, what we see in theaters is an assembly line of… Read more »
Splice : Cry me a river: 'The Vow' expectedly induces tears with stale format, recycled characters
'The Vow'Director: Michael SucsyStarring: Channing Tatum, Rachel McAdamsRelease Date: Feb. 102/5 popcorns You might be surprised to learn that 'The Vow' is not based on a… Read more »
One for the girls: Monologue series allows women to address gender issues, taboo topics
From the pews of Hendricks Chapel, the audience watched Sami Kay stand up from her seat onstage and move to the forefront, clutching her cue… Read more »
Scary good: Radcliffe's acting chops, suspenseful direction spark new life into classic horror genre
When it comes to scary movies, moviegoers don't seem to mind clichés. Regardless of the endless sequels and remakes that studios throw our way, we… Read more »
Splice : Creatively bankrupt: Bland acting, tired cliches derail Heigl's split from romantic comedy
'One For the Money'1.5/5 PopcornsSomething must be said for Katherine O'Mara), a potentially murderous cop who incidentally relieved Plum of her virginity years ago —… Read more »
Splice : Not its prime: Dismal biopic flounders despite Streep's shining performance
'Iron Lady'Director: Phyllida Lloyd Starring: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Anthony Head, Richard E. Grant Release Date: Jan. 13 2/5 popcornsMeryl Streep is guaranteed her 17th Academy Award nomination… Read more »
WERW showcases varied acts
Years ago, Elizabeth Harper strummed acoustic fare in parks and coffeehouses. But this time, she didn't come with a guitar. Silhouetted against a blood red… Read more »
Comedian delivers laughs to boisterous audience at Syracuse show
The rowdy, high-energy crowd was decidedly unlike one you'd typically see on a night out at the theater. Men and women laughed loudly as they… Read more »
