‘The Thing With Feathers’ explores complex approach to grief
Benedict Cumberbatch delivers an emotional performance as a grieving father in the film “The Thing with Feathers.” Read more »
Sundance 2025
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ paints cruel portrait of motherhood
Mary Bronstein’s newest film, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” is a dramatic comedy that follows the life of Linda who attempts to navigate her child’s illness. Read more »
‘Plainclothes’ premieres Syracuse-based story to sold-out audience
Syracuse-based film "Plainclothes" premiered Sunday at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Read more »
‘OBEX’ traps viewers in '80s-style video game with emotional nostalgia
In "OBEX," writer-director and lead Albert Birney takes the audience on an emotional journey while his character is trapped in an '80s-style video game. Read more »
‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ reveals the complexities of Russian resistance
“Mr. Nobody Against Putin” depicts co-director Pavel "Pasha" Talankin’s struggle against increasing militarization as a school teacher in Russia. Read more »
Questlove evolves as a director with new documentary “Sly Lives!”
“Sly Lives!” explores the career and legacy of artist Sly Stone in the context of Black music. Read more »
‘The Librarians’ explores censorship in school libraries
Kim A. Snyder’s ‘The Librarians’ documents librarians fighting against censorship in public schools. Read more »
Chelsea Christer's short 'Out for Delivery' is spontaneous, darkly ironic
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Orange, writer and director Chelsea Christer explains the process and ideas behind her upcoming short film, “Out for Delivery.” Read more »
Syracuse-based film 'Plainclothes' set to premiere at Sundance Film Festival
"Plainclothes" pulls from director Carmen Emmi’s personal experiences growing up in Syracuse. Read more »
