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The legacy of the late Oscar Zeta Acosta is experiencing something of a resurgence, owing to the success of the 2017 documentary “The Rise and Fall of ‘Brown Buffalo.’” The stout, pugnacious attorney—the real life model for Dr. Gonzo in…

Three comedies, a world premiere, a charming holiday musical and a critically acclaimed Tony Award winner for Best Play make up the 2018/2019 Syracuse Stage season. “It is a season bursting with dynamic stories and vibrant characters,” says artistic director…

CNY Film Festival 2018 is partnering with the College of Visual and Performing Arts film program, the CNY Humanities Corridor (from an award by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation) and the Le Moyne College Film Program to present a weekend…

The E Network plans to move ahead with Ryan Seacrest anchoring red carpet coverage of Sunday’s Academy Awards, despite accusations of sexual misconduct. For Robert Thompson, the director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture within the Newhouse…

With new episodes from TV shows like “Will and Grace” and “Roseanne,” there is a new resurgence of reboots of classic shows from the 80s and 90s.  For WXXI News, Professor Bob Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television…

For three decades, Mister Rogers graced children’s TV screens, creating a comforting and close relationship with his viewers before the show’s end in 2001. However, 17 years later, Mister Rogers is still relevant in today’s society. For NPR, Robert Thompson,…

Rev. Billy Graham has died at the age of 99. He was one of the most well-known Christian evangelists in the United States and in the world. Margaret Thompson is an associate professor of history and political science in the Maxwell…

As many begin to “cut the cord,” and avoid TV payments in favor of streaming, a new study has found that for this year’s Olympic Games, that trend is being bucked, with 78% of viewers choosing television over over online streams….

This year, many companies are releasing or teasing their Super Bowl advertisements prior to kickoff of the big game. While this is an uncommon trend, Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and Director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture…

After a season of declining viewership and National Anthem controversy, one may expect the trend to continue in the form of lower ratings for the upcoming Super Bowl. However, as he explained to NBC 4 in New York, Robert Thompson…