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In "Black Is King," a visual album-film from Beyoncé, elevates Black female voices while loosely following the plot of "The Lion King." The film is executed beautifully, especially in its costume design.

Review: Beyoncé celebrates Black women through visual album

By Avery Alexander, Staff Writer August 13, 2020
"Black Is King," a visual album-film from Beyoncé, elevates Black female voices while loosely following the plot of "The Lion King."
Pixar Animation Studios' newest film, “Onward,” is a joyful romp through a beautifully animated and well-crafted fantasy world. The film considers the dynamics of family relationships and includes diverse characters through a playful lens.

Review: Family film creates original and beautiful fantasy

By Avery Alexander March 30, 2020

Usually, epic tales of perilous adventure come with a degree of separation between the audience and the characters. The laws of fantasy often defy the way the real world works. Pixar’s newest film, “Onward,”...

Plus-size characters are more than a joke

Plus-size characters are more than a joke

By Avery Alexander March 26, 2020

Plus-size people have a long, and frankly unfortunate, history in Hollywood and television. For much of history, fat characters have often been shrouded behind a veil of harmful comedy and shame. These...

In "High Road," Kesha does not take herself too seriously. She mixes in fun party songs with wide-ranging ballads, creating a perfect balance for her new album.

Review: Kesha returns with playful pop album

By Dariene Seifert February 12, 2020

Three years after the heartbreaking but liberating album “Rainbow,” Kesha returns to her free-spirited, party girl image in her fourth album, “High Road.” Kesha invites listeners to join her celebration...

"Frozen II" is a deeply emotional adventure through unknown lands. The magical story is a sequel to the 2013 "Frozen," which was a box office and cultural hit.

Review: Cold doesn’t bother charming sequel

By Avery Alexander December 3, 2019

A chorus of singers chants a Norwegian song in harmony as Disney’s iconic Cinderella palace appears on the movie screen. Once the music fades, the theater is left in momentary silence. Then, “Frozen...

"Dumbo" has thrilling, high-flying moments, but most of the time the acting is bland and the story is convoluted. The human actors have little appeal and are hard to relate to. Overall, this live-action adaptation does little to honor it's predecessor.

Review: “Dumbo” struggles to take flight

By Liam Conway, Staff Writer April 9, 2019

Disney’s live-action remakes have hit a rocky point as they adapt one of its more unusual characters in “Dumbo.” Directed by Tim Burton, “Dumbo” seeks to recreate the 1941 animated classic on...

Review: Singles for the Week of 3/29

Review: Singles for the Week of 3/29

By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor March 30, 2019

“Mi Persona Favorita” Alejandro Sanz & Camila Cabello Released March 28, 2019 Universal Music Spain This collaboration between Spanish musician Alejandro Sanz and American pop star...

David Archuleta appeared on "American Idol" in 2008 and became known for his hit single "Crush" soon after. He is performing March 25 at The Haunt in Ithaca.

Artists of the 2000s return to satisfy millennial nostalgia

By Olivia Riggio March 21, 2019

David Archuleta was just 16 when Americans fell in love with his smooth voice, fresh face and endearing disposition as the runner-up on the seventh season of “American Idol” in 2008. Soon after Archuleta’s...

'Deja View': 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'

‘Deja View’: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’

December 4, 2018

Video: Audio: On this week’s “Deja View,” host Jake Leary is joined by Antonio Ferme and Liam Conway to talk about “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” a movie so good Jake nearly cried...

The sequel to Disney's "Wreck-it Ralph" expands on the massive world of the World Wide Web.

Review: “Wreck-it Ralph” sequel expands on internet universe

By Avery Alexander, Staff Writer December 2, 2018
It’s great to see these memorable characters kicking butt once again.
Disney's remake of the traditional ballet "The Nutcracker" features stunning costume design and CGI.

Review: Christmas ballet charmingly adapted by Disney

By Avery Alexander, Staff Writer November 11, 2018
“The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is a whimsical and marvelous retelling of a Christmas classic.
Directed by Ava DuVernay, "A Wrinkle in Time" is the most recent film adaptation of the 1962 science fiction fantasy novel of the same name.

Review: Science fiction film adaptation falls flat

By Antonio Ferme, Staff Writer March 27, 2018
At the end of the day, “A Wrinkle in Time” is a film that tells an empowering story in a convoluted way.
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