Vimeo adds monetization via “Tip Jar”

By Shawn Steiner, Photo Editor • October 1, 2012

Vimeo adds monetization in the form of the "Tip Jar," following in the footsteps of other video hosting services.

The fear of digital noise

By Shawn Steiner, Photo Editor • September 26, 2012

Noise found in digital imaging systems has not yet garnered the respect of its predecessor, film grain.

Moving back to black & white

By Shawn Steiner, Photo Editor • September 12, 2012

Digital camera manufacturers develop new systems with a mindset for image quality over larger technical numbers.

So why are the darkrooms gone?

By Shawn Steiner, Photo Editor • September 10, 2012

The darkrooms in Ithaca College's Park School of Communications have been removed, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Resource and Environmental Management Program film series

By Lewis Kendall • August 31, 2012

Environmental group hosts serious of films in September.

Junior screens film at festival

By Reid Elsass, Contributing Writer • December 19, 2011

Dylan Lowry is passionate about film. So when the Ithaca College junior had the opportunity to travel to London during spring break, it was only natural he make a film. Lowry’s film is a visual journey through London that captures the art of travel. The film was accepted into the Experimental Student Film Festival, where…

Alumnus steals show with all-star film

By Qina Liu, Staff Writer • November 2, 2011

Since graduating from Ithaca College, Bill Carraro ’81 has produced hit films such as “The Adjustment Bureau,” “The Golden Compass,” “Stay” and “Frequency.”

‘The Thing’: Icy remake loses thrill

By James Hasson, Staff Writer • October 26, 2011

In his new release, director Matthijs van Heijningen attempts to transform John Carpenter’s 1982 psychological terror film, “The Thing,” into a modern thriller, but only manages to create a sometimes-amusing, predictable monster flick.

Poor direction fails impressionist film

By Ian Carsia, Staff Writer • October 5, 2011

Miranda July’s latest film, “The Future,” is an impressionistic and underdeveloped romantic drama that fails to convey a substantial message.

Cast chemistry kills spy thriller

By James Hasson, Staff Writer • October 5, 2011

With professional assassins, secret societies and government agents playing all sides of the law, “Killer Elite” has all the ingredients for an outlandish spy action thriller, but its two heroes and their motivations never fully ignite the story.

Infectious comedy defeats the odds

By Michael Reyes, Contributing writer • October 5, 2011

Echoing cross-genre films such as Adam Sandler’s “Click” and “Funny People,” which borders the line between comedy and drama, director Jonathan Levine’s new dark comedy “50/50” is a creative and effective mix of tragedy and humor.

Re-released classic lacks Disney magic

By Ross Orlando, Staff Writer • September 28, 2011

When Disney released the animated film “The Lion King” in 1994, it created a childhood classic. But almost two decades later, the company’s attempt to remarket the story is little more than a childish sales pitch.