The Statesman

Onion Bagel: Babies will be our entertainment overlords

Alek Lewis • February 9, 2020

As I stare into the endless void that is my Instagram feed, the one millionth Baby Yoda meme enters my view and catches my attention. I can’t stop my face muscles, as they mold into a big fat grin. This one, which shows a picture of the icon holding a cup of soup, reads “When you wake up feeling a bit cran

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November sees the launch of new streaming services Apple TV+ and Disney+

Alek Lewis • November 3, 2019

Two new streaming services will launch this month — Apple TV+ on Nov. 1 and Disney+ on Nov. 12 — with new original exclusive titles. Both are priced under $10 a month.

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The “Star Wars” of 60s France fails in the 21st century

Claudia Motley • January 21, 2018

The Star Wars saga has won the hearts of millions since 1977, yet a similar story has been seen before, and it debuted in print nearly a decade before “Episode 4: A New Hope” made its premiere.

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Journey through sound and space with Steven Spielberg

Fabrizia Maiello • September 10, 2017

AMC Loews in Stony Brook provides the unique opportunity of viewing this portrait film on the big screen once again for its 40th anniversary.

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Concert Review: DNCE at The Paramount

Emily Norman and Anamaria Salobo • February 12, 2017

You know a concert is probably going to be a good one when your Uber driver says you weren’t the first person he’s dropped off at the venue tonight.

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Four new shows for your fall semester

Ryan Williams • August 30, 2016

Although fall means the end of summer vacation and the start of another semester, it brings a new set of shows to help you cope with the stress of school work.

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Hulu goes back in time with “11.22.63″

Ryan Williams • February 2, 2016

Based off Stephen King’s novel 11/22/63, Hulu’s latest series blends time travel and conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

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Cosmic Couple Shooting for the Stars

Christian Santana • April 26, 2011

Though they often stick close during performances and presentations, the characters Solas Teev and Nara Pel may not have ever known each other in the Star Wars universe were it not for Jedi holocron technology...