Sydney Riddle, Author at The Statesman

“The Little Mermaid” makes a splash in theaters around the world

Sydney RiddleArts MoviesJune 22, 2023June 22, 2023

The latest Disney live-action remake has been making waves throughout the world since it debuted on May 26. “The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob Marshall, starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem is the best Disney live-action remake to have hit theaters in years

The Reboli Center, a quaint corner filled with tranquility and local art

Sydney RiddleArts Beyond the University 2022 Fine ArtDecember 2, 2022December 4, 2022

As the winter break quickly approaches Stony Brook and the days get colder, there becomes increasingly little to do. However, The Reboli Center for Art and History, located right across the street from Stony Brook Village, is a perfect indoor activity for those staying on campus during this holiday season.

Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” lives up to the hype

Sydney RiddleArts MusicOctober 24, 2022October 23, 2022

She has done it again. Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album “Midnights” was released on Oct. 21, and it has left many fans awe-stricken.

Netflix’s exploited Marilyn Monroe in “Blonde”

Sydney RiddleArts MoviesOctober 1, 2022

There are many movies to watch this fall, but “Blonde” should not be one of them.

The best rom-coms and dramas to get you into the fall spirit

Sydney RiddleArts MoviesSeptember 26, 2022

In no particular order, here are some fall movie suggestions to get you into the warm and cozy spirit. These classic films can all be found on multiple different streaming platforms, along with many others that embody the fall spirit.

SBU welcomes fall with Mid-Autumn Festival traditions

Sydney RiddleArts Back on Campus 2022 CultureSeptember 18, 2022September 18, 2022

The Mid-Autumn Festival, which took place on Sept. 10, was one of the first cultural events celebrated on campus. During this event mooncakes and harvest-based food were served at Jasmine, located at the Wang Center.

Could sustainable eating save the environment?

Sydney RiddleArts Earth Day 2022April 24, 2022April 25, 2022

With climate change or sustainability, whether it’s our carbon footprint, rising temperatures or plastic consumption, it all seems out of our hands. But what if we could benefit the environment…

His and hers: The perspective behind the camera

Sydney RiddleArts Movies Sex and Relationships 2022March 7, 2022March 9, 2022

The male and female gaze are two concepts that have been circulating in the media thanks to TikTok. More people are exploring these concepts in modern cinema and media. But what exactly are they and how are they different?

“The Tinder Swindler”: Netflix Review

Sydney RiddleArts TVFebruary 28, 2022February 28, 2022

Simon Leviev’s Ponzi scheme, in which he pretended to be the son of a Russian-Israeli diamond mogul on the dating app Tinder, is exposed in “The Tinder Swindler.”

SBU Department of Music celebrates Earfest with Judy Dunaway

Sydney RiddleArts MusicFebruary 11, 2022

On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Department of Music welcomed eccentric performer Judy Dunaway to “Earfest” at the recital hall in the Staller Center for the Arts.