Film Review Archives - The Ithacan

Deja View – Traditional Westerns

By Christopher Meadows, Jordan Costolo, and Nathan Glasser • February 6, 2026

Host Christopher Meadows is joined by first-year student Jordan Costolo and junior Nathan Glasser as co-hosts in a discussion of United States' Wild West through the lens of the traditional western films "Stagecoach" (1939), "3:10 to Yuma" (1957) and "Rio Bravo" (1959).

Review: Javier Bardem shines in satirical comedy

By Giancarlo Messina, Contributing Writer • September 10, 2022

Spanish director Fernando León de Aranoa’s newest satire "The Good Boss" features a formidable Javier Bardem at the center.

Review: Netflix rom-com is a lackluster wreck

By Sydney Brumfield, Staff Writer • January 31, 2022

The Royal Treatment uses tired rom-com conventions to build a performative, awkward and boring narrative structure.

Mini movie reviews for December 2021-January 2022

By Avery Alexander, Elijah de Castro, Evan Miller, Maddy Martin, Matt Minton, Matt Surridge, and Mike Ross • January 30, 2022

Avery Alexander, Senior Writer “Sing 2” 5/5 Stars “Sing” was one of the most pleasant surprises from Illumination Studios since “Despicable Me.” Fortunately, “Sing 2” proves...

Review: “Mortal Kombat” is another terrible video game movie

By Jackson Noel, Staff Writer • May 3, 2021

“Mortal Kombat” betrays its source material popular and secures a spot in the expansive halls of terrible video game movies.

Review: Film with potential botches humorous concept

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • March 22, 2021

If viewers have wondered what type of film would result from a decade of studio interference, a watered-down screenplay and an unfilmable concept, “Chaos Walking” is their answer.

Review: Video game inspired action film is full of fun

By Anthony De Lapi, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2021

“Boss Level” is a video game-inspired action sci-fi film on Hulu. Creative stunts and an interesting concept make the film a fun watch.

‘Deja View’ – 31 Nights of Fright Halloween Special

By The Ithacan, Rachael Weinberg and Diego Medina • October 31, 2020

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - 31 Nights of Fright Finale Hosts Diego Medina and Rachael Weinberg finish up their 31 Nights of Fright series with some arthouse horror and a final ranking. The two discuss...

‘Deja View’ – 31 Nights of Fright Week Three

By The Ithacan, Rachael Weinberg and Diego Medina • October 26, 2020

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - 31 Nights of Fright Week Three Hosts Diego Medina and Rachael Weinberg watch another week of horror movies for their Spooktober: 31 Nights of Fright miniseries. This week...

‘Deja View’ – 31 Nights of Fright Week Two

By The Ithacan, Rachael Weinberg and Diego Medina • October 21, 2020

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - 31 Nights of Fright Week Two Hosts Diego Medina and Rachael Weinberg discuss seven films from week two of the 31 Nights of Fright miniseries. Though these films are filled...

‘Deja View’ – 31 Nights of Fright Week One

By The Ithacan, Rachael Weinberg and Diego Medina • October 16, 2020

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - 31 Nights of Fright Week One This week, hosts Diego Medina and Rachael Weinberg reunite to kick off their “Spooktober: 31 Nights of Fright” special. The two do a...

‘Deja View’ – “American Son” (2019)

By The Ithacan, Rachael Weinberg • September 23, 2020

The Ithacan · 'Deja View' - "American Son" (2019) This week, host Rachael Weinberg talks to Ithaca College senior Rhys Washington about American Son (2019). They speak about the importance of inclusion...

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