The Ithacan

Accuracy • Independence • Integrity

Damien Chazelle, Guillermo del Toro and SZA are among the directors and artists who released new projects during the 2022-2023 winter season.

“First Man” isn’t entertaining throughout every small step but ends with one giant leap that makes it worthwhile.

Hollywood may like “La La Land,” but it doesn’t need it, not nearly as much as it needs new voices, new faces, new stories and new talent.

“Whiplash” gives a soulful and inspiring view into the dark underbelly of making perfect music.