Look back on 2017’s most impactful movies
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen has broken down some of 2017’s most ambitious, unique and overall must-see films. Read more »
Writer archives: Lilly Stuecklen
Every horror film genre to satisfy your Halloween needs
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen breaks down the many subgenres of horror in honor of Halloween. Read more »
Why some films score with reviews but not the box office
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen delves into the recent demise of the box office and what’s behind the fall. Read more »
‘Happy Death Day’ is the New ‘Groundhog Day’ in October
Movie Columnist Lilly Stuecklen says University Union’s advanced screening of scary movie “Happy Death Day” shows hopes for the movie set to release this Friday the 13th. Read more »
A night at the movies: Alternative theater experiences in Syracuse
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen discusses various ways college students can watch movies around the city without breaking the bank at a traditional movie theater. Read more »
Chris Pratt scores Hollywood Walk of Fame star while maintaining charm
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen takes a look at Hollywood star Chris Pratt’s young and budding career. Read more »
Hasbro finds success in the movie universe
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen looks at the daring jump Hasbro has made in the film industry. Read more »
Bleecker Street finds success in films aimed toward older audience
The young indie distributor is leaving low-quality films for other companies, while giving audiences high-class titles. Read more »
Inclusivity in films is something to embrace, not shy away from
“Beauty and the Beast” and “Power Rangers” both include gay characters, showing Hollywood isn’t letting its financial greed get in the way of inclusivity. Read more »
Stuecklen: These films made SXSW more than just a music or tech festival
The word “festival” evokes some shudder-inducing images: basic white girls misappropriating Native American culture, EDM, hula-hoopers and heavy Instagram filters. However, there exists a different… Read more »
The ultimate movie guide for when you’re pretending to be in Cabo
Not everyone goes on a wild trip during the week off from classes, and movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen has a fine alternative. Read more »
Fake news promotion for ‘A Cure For Wellness’ backfires
Alternative marketing tactics can make or break a film. For proof, just take a look at how Gore Verbinski’s latest tactic fared. Read more »
Pulp predicts the 2017 Oscars
Pulp's movie columnists Erik Benjamin and Lilly Stuecklen give their take on who will walk home with an Oscar tonight. Read more »
In Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” reality is the scariest thing
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen discusses how comedian Jordan Peele tackles societal issues with his smart new horror film. Read more »
A24 is competing with Disney with only a fraction of the budget
For too long, film studios fit into the same mold. A24 is breaking out and doing things to a totally different tune. Read more »
This year’s Oscar nominations point to roadblocks
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen has Oscar dreams, but Hollywood’s current climate proves a lot of norms stand in her way. Read more »
The hero we’ve all been waiting for is actually a piece of plastic
Superhero flicks are dominating film culture nowadays, but movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen says we're about to meet a hero better than them all — Lego Batman. Read more »
Documentaries surge back to relevance thanks to streaming, diversity
In a big year for the Oscars, some of the most notable nominees are the ones we tend to overlook: the documentaries. Read more »
'La La Land' is everyone's Oscar pick. It should lose.
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star in the musical film that's on everyone's Oscar radar. Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen says it doesn't deserve to win Best Picture. Read more »
