The Ithacan

Since Travis Bickle from Martin Scorsese’s “Taxi Driver,” rarely have there been protagonists like the tortured Joe (Joaquin Phoenix).

The film’s true focus is on the people who surround the family — the political fixers that maintain the Kennedy mythology.

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.

Finley’s directorial debut is one of the best movies of the year so far — quite impressive for someone who had never stepped foot on a film set.

Despite its flaws, “The Florida Project” is a devastating viewing experience.

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.

“The point of those exercises is to teach you what your gut reaction is, so you can learn what your inherent biases are and point them out.”

The audience will inevitably find itself rooting for Menashe and his son as they struggle to secure an emotional relationship.

It isn’t the job of art to answer questions, but to ask them — “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” does the bare minimum.

“Moonlight” was one of five films in its category, which included “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hell or High Water,” “Lion” and “Manchester by the Sea.”

At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 2 p.m. Nov. 12 in Muller Chapel, seven women at Ithaca College will bring Shange’s words to life.

“Black Pearl Sings” takes on race issues with a mix of theater and music.