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Ithacan Pre-Oscars Breakdown with Matt Minton

By Matt Minton, Uri Ponte, Sarah Cochi, Tim O'Dowd, Augustine Daudu, and Makai Yllanes • March 7, 2024

Senior Matt Minton breaks down their picks for the 96th Academy Awards. Learn the stories surrounding the likely winners before the Oscars premiere on Sunday, March 10th.

From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos comes the incredible tale of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe).

‘Poor Things’ perfectly captures discomfort and charm

By Sarah Payne, Staff Writer • January 24, 2024
“Poor Things,” a masterpiece directed by Yorgos Lantimos and released Dec. 8, is inspired by the Alasdair Gray novel of the same name and is one of the most funky, refreshing movies to be made this decade. In an era of continuous biopics and stereotypically “relatable” characters taking center stage, witnessing a story full of characters that audiences can understand and resonate with is inspiring and monotony-breaking. 
"Double Tap" is a worthy sequel to its 2009 predecessor, retaining the same brand of humor as the original film. While characters from the first film carry over to "Double Tap," the new additions to the cast shine just as brightly.

Review: Fleshed-out characters revive cult classic

By Liam Conway, Staff Writer • October 29, 2019

Rule No. 32: Enjoy the little things. “Zombieland: Double Tap,” the long-awaited sequel to the 2009 cult classic “Zombieland,” has finally hit theaters, and it offers the same action-comedy experience....

"Battle of the Sexes" is based on the rivalry between Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell), two famous tennis players in the 1970s.

Review: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ serves up genuine drama

By Liam Conway, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2017
“Battle of the Sexes” rarely falters, making it an incredibly moving and entertaining time at the theater.
Senior Sara Kim leads a meeting of the Asian American Alliance. She writes about the lack of Asian American/Pacific Islander representation in Hollywood.

Commentary: Asian Americans lack representation in the media

By Sara Kim • April 12, 2017
Whitewashing AAPI roles erases the existence of AAPI in the media and continues to be an ongoing issue with Hollywood’s major motion picture films.
Review: Chazelle's 'La La Land' sings the same old tune

Review: Chazelle’s ‘La La Land’ sings the same old tune

By Mary Ford, Managing Editor • January 20, 2017
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.
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