Craig Thornton

Arts & Entertainment Editor
Watertown, NY
Craig Thornton
Education
  • MFA, Goddard Colllege
  • BFA, New York University

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    A slasher holiday

    Thanksgiving - Movie Review

    Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 12:23 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    Read the review, watch the video.

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    A Two Minute Talk on two movies: The Killer and Priscilla

    The Killer and Priscilla

    Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 4:50 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    Cranky Craig's Movie Reviews

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    Two performances, one in St. Lawrence County and one in Jefferson County.

    Orchestra of Northern New York - Holiday Concert

    Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 3:34 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    December 16 and 17

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    Monday, November 20 and Saturday, December 9

    Former Arts All Star - Solo Piano Concert

    Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 2:38 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    Two Concerts to choose from.

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    Past Lives at Cinema Ten

    Cinema Ten - Past Lives

    Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 2:18 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    Roxy Theater Potsdam - 7;15 pm Monday, November 27

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    Thursday, December 21st

    Dick Van Dyke’s 98th Birthday

    Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 3:39 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    Thursday, December 21st at 9:00 pm on WWNY

    Health

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - November 16, 2023

    Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally Aired on November 16, 2023

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    CNY Playhouse presents the Broadway classic December 1-16

    Fiddler on the Roof

    Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 1:01 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    December 1-16

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    JCC Film/Drama Club presents

    The Littlest Elf Musical at JCC

    Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 1:35 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    Show is December 8-10

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    75th Annual Juried Art Show

    75th Annual Fall Juried Art Show

    Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 1:24 PM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    Opening November 17, Artwork Visible through December 8

    Health

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - November 9

    Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 11:12 AM EST
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    By Craig Thornton
    Ask the Pharmacist - Originally Aired November 9

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - November 2

    Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally aired November 2, 2023

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    Met opera Live

    Met Opera HD at Regal Cinema Returns

    Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    All new Opera at Metropolitan Opera in NYC

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    Killers of the Flower Moon

    Killers of the Flower Moon - Review

    Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Scorsese's Epic clocks in over three hours, will you need a pillow, or a tissue?

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    DeVaughn Jackson, Gary Mitchell, Jr., and Tracey Conyer Lee in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and...

    Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill -Review

    Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 2:47 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Through November 5 at Syracuse Stage

    News

    October 28 and 29

    ONNY Fall Concert

    Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Orchestra of Northern New York Concert, Oct 28 and 29

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - Food Allergies -

    Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 10:39 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally Aired on October 19

    News

    Win a $250 Donation

    Kids Giving Back

    Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 at 3:11 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    One Young Person is honored every month.

    Health

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist October 12

    Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 3:48 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally Aired on October 12

    Health

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist

    Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 11:50 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally Aired on October 5, 2023

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    Renewal, Sandra Hildreth, 2018

    Art Show at the Remington Museum

    Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:58 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Opening is September 30

    Health

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - September 28

    Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:37 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Ask the Pharmacist - Originally aired on September 28

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - September 21

    Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:02 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Flu Prevention - Aired on September 21

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    All Star Cast, Dead Bodies, Magical Venice

    A Haunting in Venice- Movie Review

    Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:55 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Kenneth Branagh's best Christie Homage Yet

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    Malaika Wanjiku, Phillip Taratula and Mel House.

    What the Constitution Means to Me - theater review

    Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    A unique theatrical experience through October 1.

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - September 14

    Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:19 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally aired September 14, 2023

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    Monday Through Friday at 5:30 pm

    Investigate TV+ Premiere

    Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:58 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    A New program starting this fall 2023

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    Kamlesh Roy, Burning with AIDS, 2007, acrylic on paper, 30 x 22 in., courtesy of Ethnic Arts...

    Richard F. Brush Art Gallery - Canton

    Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Several events throughout the Exhibit Time

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    The Paramount Plus Hit is coming to WWNY.

    Yellowstone is Coming to WWNY

    Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:01 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    The Kevin Costner Smash Hit is coming to WWNY on September 17

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist

    Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 9:54 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally aired on September 7, 2023

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    Premiering in November

    NCIS Sydney - New Show on CBS

    Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:16 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Premieres Monday, November 13 at 10 pm on WWNYTV CBS

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    Coming Back to Syracuse in January

    Disney On Ice is Back

    Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:10 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    January 4-7

    Health

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist

    Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:19 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally Aired on August 31

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist

    Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 1:29 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally Aired on August 24 - High Blood Pressure

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    New Exhibit opening up at TI Arts Center in Clayton

    Great Exhibit at TI Arts Center

    Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    color is on display at the Thousand Islands Arts Center

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - August 17

    Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 10:36 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally Aired, Thursday, August 17

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - August 10

    Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 9:45 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Originally aired on Thursday, August 10

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    Jonathan Silver and Gloria Mampuya in Intimate Apparel

    Intimate Apparel Theater Review

    Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 3:01 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    A great night of theater in a gorgeous location.

    Craig's Movie Reviews

    Oppenheimer

    Oppenheimer Movie Review

    Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 11:56 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    The fascinating story of fame and folly

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - August 3

    Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 11:31 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    It's summer, the perfect time to talk about Diaper Rash

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    Sound of Freedom

    Sound of Freedom - Movie Review

    Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:51 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Sound of Freedom- the unexpected Box Office Hit

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    Starting September 11

    Coming in September - Investigate TV +

    Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Monday through Friday at 5:30 pm

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    Dead End 1937

    Brief Classic Movie Blog - Dead End

    Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 12:10 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    The set, the acting and the directing are all amazing.

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - July 27

    Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 9:18 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Ask the pharmacist - July 27

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    SLC Arts Council - Becky Harblin

    Arts Recognition Award

    Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 3:16 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Becky Harblin

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    A call for art work

    SLC Arts Announces Grant Changes

    Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 3:12 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    For 2024 Applications

    Craig's Movie Reviews

    Barbie - logo WB

    Barbie - Movie Review

    Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 11:41 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Barbie has arrived!

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - Shingles

    Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 10:39 AM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Ask the Pharmacist - July 20

    Obituaries

    Jennifer McDonald, 39 - Theresa

    Jennifer McDonald, 39, of Theresa

    Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 2:31 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    Jennifer McDonald passed away June 30th, 2023 in her home in Theresa, NY.

    Ask the Pharmacist

    What to do about Eye Strain

    Ask the Pharmacist - Smoking Cessation

    Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 12:07 PM EDT
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    By Craig Thornton
    This Originally aired on July 13 - smoking cessation

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