The Ithacan

Modern films subvert stereotypes of Black characters in horror

By Avery Alexander, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020

Ever heard the quip that the Black guy always dies first? In horror movies, being any sort of ethnic minority, especially Black, is a mark of death.

Review: Visceral and creepy cult thriller is visually vivid

By Arleigh Rodgers, Staff Writer • April 30, 2018

Fear permeates every scene. The audience members, mirroring the characters, sit uncomfortably in their dread.

Review: Villeneuve translates Sci-fi story to the big screen

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017

Most science-fiction blockbusters resort to brainless plots and mass destruction with no consequences, but “Arrival” is not the typical sci-fi film.

‘Aliens with Extraordinary Skills’ play to be performed at IC

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • November 2, 2016

“Aliens with Extraordinary Skills,” which will be performed at Ithaca College from Nov. 4 to 12 in the Earl McCarroll Studio in Dillingham Center.

Orange is the New Black (when it comes to Venetian Footwear)

October 26, 2015

For our Fall Break Trip, the majority of Flat #5 ran off on a Bus2Alps trip to Italy, the great Latini homeland! My favorite stop was Venice, a city in which there are more canals than streets. On the first day of our visit, the streets were so flooded that we needed to walk on ramps...