comedy Archives - The Ithacan

‘No Other Choice’ leaves audiences dying (of laughter)

By Sofia Fitzgerald, Assistant Design Editor • January 29, 2026

Sacked. Dumped. Terminated. Axed. These are not just violent euphemisms for getting fired: they are also vivid descriptions of Park Chan-wook’s latest film, “No Other Choice.” Following its limited U.S. release Dec. 25, Park’s highly anticipated dark comedy soon became an incredible success in South Korea and overseas — as well as a favorite in the awards circuit.

Comedians in Ithaca create community through laughter

By Abbi Puckett, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2025

At Ithaca College, student comedians create community among themselves by working together on material, but they also create a larger connection with their audiences through laughter.

Comedy and horror fuse for one ‘Hell of a Summer’

By Brian Murray, Contributing Writer • April 9, 2025

The horror genre is no stranger to camp, both in tone and subject matter. In “Hell of a Summer,” the new horror comedy from upstart writer-directors Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk, a group of summer...

Way too much ‘Riff Raff’ to go around

By Nolan Sheehan, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

Flying into theaters with as much grace as a clumsy housecat, Dito Montiel's “Riff Raff” debuted in theaters Feb. 28. A former hitman, Vincent (Ed Harris), tries to fall off the grid after living...

A Night of Comedy and Community with Dan Ahdoot

By Molly Fitzsimons • October 19, 2023

Ithaca College hosted a laughter-filled and fun night featuring Dan Ahdoot on Oct. 16 in Emerson Suites. The comic, actor and writer has been in a variety of television shows, most notably “Cobra Kai,” “Kickin’ It,” “Shameless” and he is currently hosting the show “Raid the Fridge” on Food Network.

‘Deja View’ – “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (2022)

September 5, 2023

Join host Therese Kinirons in their return to The Ithacan Podcasts with the first episode of the new season of 'Deja View'. Kinirons with guest Jackson Gruenke discuss what they loved about the Puss in Boots sequel and how it reflects on the medium of storytelling that is animation.

Review: ‘Bottoms’ proves that not all gay films have to involve suffering

By Rowan Keller Smith, Staff Writer • September 5, 2023

Director Emma Seligman brings some humor and pure entertainment to the modern sapphic cinematic canon with her recent film, “Bottoms.” The film follows Josie (Ayo Edebiri) and her hilariously unlikable best friend, PJ (Rachel Sennott), as they create a fight club in an attempt to hook up with their popular cheerleader crushes (Havana Rose Liu and Kaia Gerber).