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James Gunn being handed over the reins to DC studios, along with Peter Safran, represent one of many majors shifts that have recently occured in the DC universe.

Column: The future of DC faces an uphill battle

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
With controversy surrounding the upcoming "The Flash" film, DC and Warner Brothers must make the responsible choice and let Miller go from the role.
The story of "EO" follows the donkey Eo as he is taken away from his owner and goes on a life journey.

Review: Tale of lost donkey brings empathy and compassion

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
"EO," this year’s Polish Academy Award selection, beautifully succeeds at getting the audience to empathize with a donkey simply through his eyes.
From left, Adriane (Abby Quinn), Sabrina (Nikki Amuka-Bird), Leonard (Dave Bautista) and Redmond (Rupert Grint) take a family hostage to make an impossible choice in "Knock at the Cabin."

Review: Home invasion thriller meets end of the world

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • February 14, 2023
M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller "Knock at the Cabin" serves as a reminder that not all of his movies have to have a twist to be highly regarded.
James Foster (Alexander Skarsgård) ventures outside of his resort despite being told not to. The consequences for him quickly become clear.

Review: Horror set-up drowned out by lack of depth

By Giancarlo Messina, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
Brandon Cronenberg takes after his father, David Cronenberg, through the use of body horror. Sadly, his potential feels wasted on "Infinity Pool."
Column: The Oscars best actress drama

Column: The Oscars best actress drama

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • February 1, 2023
The exclusion of the outstanding performances given by Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis in the Oscars Best Actress category has sparked controversy.
June (Storm Reid) finds herself diving deep into the mystery surrounding her mother's sudden disappearance in this partial sequel, partial spin-off of the thriller "Searching."

Review: Nail-biting thriller meets digital landscape

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023
"Missing" is a tense, digital thriller filled with well-developed tension and drama, even if it does not quite reach the heights of "Searching."
From left, first-year students Malaika Menezes and Sami Smith were named finalists in the 2023 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Program. They will create an advertisement with funding from Coke.

IC students selected as Coca-Cola Films finalists

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • January 31, 2023
Each year, the Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Program accepts pitches from young filmmakers, like two of the 2023 finalists, Ithaca College first-year students Sami Smith and Malaika Menezes.
The Ithacan Life & Culture staff highlighted some of the hit films and albums released during the winter of 2022-2023.

Review: Winter 2022–23 movie and album releases

By Evan Miller, Giancarlo Messina, Jess Williams, Joshua Pantano, Lily Lipka, Matt Minton, Patrick Mazzella, and Tess Ferguson • January 24, 2023
Damien Chazelle, Guillermo del Toro and SZA are among the directors and artists who released new projects during the 2022-2023 winter season.
Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks) is a depressed widower who learns valuable life lessons in the story of "A Man Called Otto."

Review: Tom Hanks stars in flat remake of Swedish film

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • January 22, 2023
"A Man Called Otto," a remake of a Swedish film, is a nice reminder of the importance of kindness. It's a shame that it doesn't go beyond the obvious.
After his parents take him to see Cecil B. DeMille’s “The Greatest Show on Earth," a young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with the art of filmmaking.

Review: Steven Spielberg finds the beauty in his early memories

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022
“The Fabelmans” shines a light on Steven Spielberg's childhood, providing an honest look behind the curtain into where his love of movies began.
From left, Megan Twohey (Carey Mulligan) and Jodi Kantor (Zoe Kazan) work together to take down Harvey Weinstein in "She Said."

Review: Journalism film gives a voice to survivors

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • November 29, 2022
"She Said" is a powerful spotlight on the two journalists that reported on Harvey Weinstein's pattern of sexual assault against women.
Chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) watches as his devious menu is prepared for the unsuspecting guests in "The Menu."

Review: Darkly funny satire leaves much to chew on

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • November 29, 2022
Director Mark Mylod's latest film "The Menu" is a biting and cutting satire on foodie culture, the rich and the sacrifices people make for art.
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