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Poured Candle Bar - May
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

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"Love, Gilda" documents the life of Gilda Radner, the first female cast member to be hired on “Saturday Night Live.”

Review: ‘Love, Gilda’ captures comedian’s life and laughs

By Natalie Newman, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2018
D’Apolito cleverly intercuts Radner’s childhood photos and videos with celebrity readings of diary entries, showing Radner’s impact on comedians today.
Actor and comedian Mike Birbiglia perfomed at Ithaca College on Sept. 7 as part of his "Stand Up & Vote" tour, a comedy tour meant to encourage voter registration in college students.

Comedy tour encourages college voter registration

By Ash Bailot, Contributing Writer • September 10, 2018
Just two months before midterm elections, students gathered for a night of stand-up comedy — and voter registration — led by Mike Birbiglia.
Detective Connie Edwards (Melissa McCarthy) teams up with Phil Philips (Bill Barretta) to track down a serial killer who is targeting the puppet stars of a 90’s TV show. The duo are at odds with FBI Agent Campbell (Joel McHale).

Review: Perverse puppet cop comedy disappoints

By Antonio Ferme, Staff Writer • September 3, 2018
If anything, “The Happytime Murders” proves that Hollywood can’t slap an R-rating onto a nostalgic property and expect it to work.
Joel McHale, comedian and host of “The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale,” performed at Ithaca College on April 15. Comedian J.F. Harris opened for McHale.

Joel McHale wraps up Ithaca Today with comedy act

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • April 16, 2018
Joel McHale’s performance drew a crowd of several hundred people. The show was the final event of Ithaca Today, a weekend of events for accepted students.
In "Flower," Zoey Deutch stars as Erica Vandross, a teenage girl who attempts to expose former high school teacher Will (Adam Scott) as a pedophile.

Review: ‘Flower’ relies on caricatures of female characters

By Stephanie Philo, Contributing Writer • April 10, 2018
The true problem with “Flower” is that it is a female-led film by male writers who have no real insight on the topics they are attempting to tackle.
Director Arnando Iannucci returns to political satire with "The Death of Stalin," which follows the senior members of Josef Stalin's Council of Ministers as they fight to take control of the government.

Review: Shocking satire crafts slapstick power struggle

By Michael Friedman, Staff Writer • April 9, 2018
“The Death of Stalin” contains hilarious performances across the board, a razor-sharp script and a desolate tone that adds plenty of emotional depth.
In this Netflix original action comedy, three hotel housekeepers team up to rescue a group of guests taken hostage by terrorists.

Review: Infantile, ineffective humor hurts Netflix original

By Arleigh Rodgers, Staff Writer • April 4, 2018
With its unbearable humor and moronic lead characters, this vapid film deserves no acclaim or admiration.
Comedian and actor Joel McHale will perform a stand-up comedy set at the college April 15.

Ithaca College to host comedian and actor Joel McHale

By Madison Fernandez, Assistant News Editor • February 28, 2018
Comedian Joel McHale will perform a stand-up comedy event at the college April 15. Tickets go on sale March 7 for the college community and are $10.
From left, sophomore Joshua Isaac, freshman Nick Ryan, and sophomore Lucas Hickman act in “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut" that was held at the college in Fall 2017. Isaac is one of the founders of the new theater group on campus, Theatrists Theatrics.

Students create nontraditional theater group on campus

By Kara Bowen, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • January 23, 2018
“We’d talked to a lot of people who’d like to see shows . . . spotlighting a different kind of musical or aspect of pop culture,” sophomore Joshua Isaac said.
"The Florida Project" is the heartbreaking tale of a destitute mother and her wild child.

Review: Dreams die in dynamic family drama

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • November 7, 2017
Despite its flaws, “The Florida Project” is a devastating viewing experience.
"Thor: Ragnarok" is a colorful, vibrant adventure in which Thor (Chris Hemsworth) assembles a team of warriors to fight his estranged sister, Hela (Cate Blanchett).

Review: Thunderous third ‘Thor’ film disappoints

By Colin Tessier, Staff Writer • November 7, 2017
The MCU is often criticized for sticking to the same formula. The latest addition to the series stands apart because it tries to stand apart.
From left, director Wendy Dann and actor Karl Gregory work on a scene in “Every Brilliant Thing.” The play encourages audience participation and addresses themes of mental illness.

Interactive play addresses themes of depression and suicide

By Kara Bowen, Staff Writer • November 1, 2017
Every character besides the narrator is played by a member of the audience. Some stay in their seats ... while others are brought onto the stage.
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