THE ITHACAN

Review: Screwball comedy falters with repetitious humor

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • May 2, 2013

Cheesy and weak jokes drag down humor in 'Pain & Gain.'

Review: Screwball comedy falters with repetitious humor

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • May 1, 2013

Cheesy and weak jokes drag down humor in 'Pain & Gain.'

Teachers teach how to cheat

By Brian Porreca • April 17, 2013

“We expect school administrators and teachers to teach students to play by the rules and to lead by example, so these allegations that they changed grades and coached students during exams are very troubling,” a statement from district attorney Kathleen M. Rice after the investigation of teacher’s aiding young elementary students and giving answers on…

Review: Combat choreography stands out in action flick

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • April 3, 2013

Clever script and star-studded cast excel in suspense movie "Olympus Has Fallen."

Review: Disney revamps classic fantasy story

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • March 21, 2013

Stunning visual effects and all-star cast drive the brilliance of "Oz The Great and Powerful."

Review: Horror film offers authentically scary experience

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • March 5, 2013

'Dark Skies' stands out as an original sci-fi horror film with a strong cast and plot.

Review: ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’ misfires with action gimmicks

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • February 20, 2013

Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney star in "Die Hard" revival.

Review: Brian Tucker writes broken film with ‘Broken City’

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • February 6, 2013

This action flick falls flat with a sluggish plot, but quick action.

Review: Fantasy film adapts Grimm Brothers tale

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • January 29, 2013

Graphic film plays a spin on the fairy tale classic in "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters."

Review: ‘Gangster Squad’ scores with classic mob flick

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • January 23, 2013

"Gangster Squad" delivers an action-packed crime film with an all-star cast and attractive visual effects.

Review: Phillip Phillips releases splendid debut album ‘The World from the Side of the Moon’

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • December 4, 2012

Phillips introduces himself and his whole new world of music with, “The World from the Side of the Moon.” The album showcases his distinctly soulful voice as well as his talents as a writer and instrumentalist.

‘Safe’: Action flick comes up short

By Brian Porreca, Contributing Writer • May 2, 2012

Writer and director Boaz Yakin, known for his work in “Remember the Titans,” fails at keeping the adventure and action entertaining in his new film, “Safe.”