Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan

19° Ithaca, NY
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan

Movies

'Love Hurts' disappoints with hollow characters and story

‘Love Hurts’ disappoints with hollow characters and story

By Will Caron, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

“Love Hurts” —  released by Universal Pictures on Feb. 7 —  hurt to watch. The film is directed by Jonathan Eusebio, starring the lovable Ke Huy Quan as Marvin Gable as well as Ariana DeBose,...

Comedic duo helps to prop up the horror in 'Heart Eyes'

Comedic duo helps to prop up the horror in ‘Heart Eyes’

By Mila Ventura-Rodriguez, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

“Heart Eyes”, directed by CollegeHumor alum Josh Ruben, follows two art directors for a wedding ring company who are mistaken as a couple by a serial killer who murders couples on Valentine’s Day....

'Companion' draws from the hard drives of horror for endless thrills

‘Companion’ draws from the hard drives of horror for endless thrills

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor February 5, 2025

“Companion” is one of the best multifaceted horror movies to be released in recent times, and is full to the brim with shock factor. After hitting theaters Jan. 31, the film showcases the genre’s...

'Dog Man' causes howls of laughter

‘Dog Man’ causes howls of laughter

By Will Caron, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

“Dog Man” — released by Universal Pictures on Jan. 31 — is a delightful, lightning-paced romp into a wacky childish world of wonder. The film is directed by Peter Hastings, known for his previous...

Dynevor fails to establish herself with 'Inheritance'

Dynevor fails to establish herself with ‘Inheritance’

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor January 31, 2025

“Inheritance,” released Jan. 24 and experimentally filmed entirely on an iPhone, completely lacked overall character depth and plot development. While director Neil Burger succeeded in creating interesting...

'Flight Risk' carries a talented cast at cruising altitude

‘Flight Risk’ carries a talented cast at cruising altitude

By Nolan Sheehan, Life and Culture Editor January 30, 2025

Headlined by the addition of several veteran actors and famous director Mel Gibson, “Flight Risk” released Jan. 24 with the intention of finding great success in an otherwise quiet month of films....

'Mufasa: The Lion King' proves to be the king of underdevelopment

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ proves to be the king of underdevelopment

By Nolan Sheehan, Life and Culture Editor January 23, 2025

Attempting to build on Barry Jenkins impressive directing resume, “Mufasa: The Lion King” tells the prequel story of Disney’s “The Lion King.” Continuing the photo-realistic style in Disney’s...

Adrien Brody delivers as star in golden globe winning, 'The Brutalist'

Adrien Brody delivers as star in golden globe winning, ‘The Brutalist’

By Logan Thompson, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

Indie sensation and multi-Golden Globe winner “The Brutalist” is a grandiose spectacle that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible. It tells the story of a Jewish-Hungarian architect...

A horror classic worth retelling in 'Nosferatu'

A horror classic worth retelling in ‘Nosferatu’

By Will Caron, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

“Nosferatu," released by Focus Features on Dec. 25, proves to be a visually stunning and interesting take on the age-old tale. The film was directed by Robert Eggers, who directed “The Lighthouse,”...

Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' takes on a plot similar to its predecessor from 2000 while introducing a new cast with Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington.

Ridley Scott plays with new cinematography and fresh cast for ‘Gladiator II’

By Logan Thompson, Staff Writer December 3, 2024
“Gladiator II” is the highly-anticipated, 20-years-in-the-making sequel to 2000’s “Gladiator.” Ridley Scott brings the heat with bigger battles, rabid CGI animals and the flawless casting of Denzel Washington as the film’s lead antagonist. While earlier scripts had Russell Crowe’s Maximus fighting through the underworld to reclaim his life, this sequel includes only a few flashback clips of the original protagonist. Maximus’ bold presence is instead filled by Lucius (Paul Mescal), Lucilla’s (Connie Nielsen) son from the first film. Unlike Maximus, general of the vast Roman army and an established leader from the get-go, Lucius commands his village’s small artillery that tries to fend off the Roman ships.
Since its release on Nov. 22, 'Wicked' has become the highest grossing Broadway-to-screen adaptation in the domestic box office. This film, which will be released in two parts, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

‘Wicked’ is holding space for fans but not for musical-cynics

By Mariana Contreras, Life and Culture Editor December 3, 2024
One of the most awaited films of the year made its debut in theaters Nov. 22, with fans restlessly preparing to see the green-pink duo in “Wicked.” Ironically and a little tediously, the movie opens with a voiceover where Glinda addresses the Munchkins, and the audience, to address any rumors and speculations and “tell [them] the whole story.” It’s hard to measure the movie’s success and mass appeal without accounting for the existing fanbase.
Shawn Mendes embraces vulnerability and reinvention in his introspective fifth studio album, whose release got delayed until November 15.

Shawn Mendes redefines himself with a soulful dive into vulnerability

By Mariana Contreras, Life & Culture Editor November 23, 2024
As foreshadowed by its title, “Shawn” — released Nov. 15 — allows listeners to get close and personal with the Canadian singer-songwriter as he shares the battles he’s been fighting since the release of “Wonder” in 2020. After canceling his 2022 world tour to take care of his mental health and going through a somewhat public breakup with Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes shares part of his journey in this album full of rootsy folk-rock lullabies. 
Load More Stories
Donate to The Ithacan
$1750
$3000
Contributed
Our Goal