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From left, a British businessman (Joe Alwyn) and an American journalist (Margaret Qualley) fall in love, finding themselves entangled in a dark web of crime.

Review: Terrific lead performances fail to save dull film

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • October 26, 2022
Director Claire Denis manages to put her 40 years of experience to the test, but much is still left to be desired by the end of "Stars at Noon."
The final confrontation between Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) falls flat.

Review: Final chapter of Halloween trilogy fails

By Giancarlo Messina, Staff Writer • October 25, 2022
In the final installment of David Gordon Green's "Halloween" trilogy, the film provides a disappointing and empty experience.
Column: Horror is a genre worthy of your respect

Column: Horror is a genre worthy of your respect

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 25, 2022
As long as cinema has been around, horror has been a staple genre. Horror has a uniquely strong ability to cause audiences to examine their fears.
Pinhead (Jamie Clayton) leads the Cenobites, a group of deformed humans, in this 2022 reboot of the classic horror franchise "Hellraiser."

Review: Horror reboot retains horrific themes of original

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022
After the recent releases of "Scream" and "Prey," "Hellraiser is yet another classic franchise that has been reinvigorated.
"Blonde" is based on the historical fiction novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, depicting Marilyn Monroe (Ana de Armas) at her lowest points in life.

Review: Hollywood icon reduced to her worst moments

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • October 10, 2022
Director Andrew Dominik objectifies Marilyn Monroe (Ana de Armas) throughout "Blonde," making for an extremely unpleasant viewing experience.
From left, Bobby (Billy Eichner) and Aaron (Luke Macfarlane) find a connection despite both of them having serious commitment issues.

Review: Gay rom-com brings all the laughs

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 9, 2022
Billy Eichner of "Billy on the Street" fame is the lead star in director Nicholas Stoller's latest comedy "Bros," one of the funniest films of 2022.
After the death of his youngest brother, Karim (Sami Slimane) finds himself at odds with his older siblings on how to move on.

Review: Political thriller loses itself in the chaos

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 5, 2022
Romain Gavras has directed a visually stunning but narratively empty thriller that showcases how political movements spread.
From left, Alice (Florence Pugh) and Jack (Harry Styles) are a happily married couple, until Alice begins to suspect that her picture-perfect life isn't quite as it seems.

Review: Lazy writing fails Olivia Wilde’s thriller

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • October 4, 2022
Following the success of “Booksmart,” Olivia Wilde returns to the director's chair. Unfortunately, a lazy script makes “Don’t Worry Darling” unsatisfactory, despite Florence Pugh's best efforts.
While many Netflix original teen movies fail to deliver, "Do Revenge," with its standout cast, costume design and humor, manages to win over audiences.

Review: New Netflix original is a modern teen classic

By Ky Will, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2022
Eleanor (Maya Hawke) seeks help from popular girl Drea (Camila Mendes) to get revenge in this fresh take on the typical teen drama.
After a nearly fatal heart attack, Randal (Jeff Anderson) enlists help from Dante (Brian O’Halloran), Elias (Trevor Fehrman), Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) to make a film reliving their best moments.

Review: New “Clerks” film is a complete mess

By Giancarlo Messina, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2022
Kevin Smith, who has been making films for nearly three decades, returns to his beloved "Clerks" franchise with a messy third installment.
After wooden puppet Pinocchio (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is wished-to-life by his father Geppetto (Tom Hanks), he sets out to become a real boy.

Review: Latest Disney live-action remake falls short

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • September 19, 2022
Disney wishes another one of their animated classics to life with the live-action version of "Pinocchio," producing mixed results.
A group of students work on "Road Kill," a senior thesis project produced by four Ithaca College alumni. The film is in competition at the Motor Film Awards on Sept. 21 in the category of "Best Student Film," with other categories in the award ceremony including films like "The Batman," "No Time to Die," "Ambulance" and "Night Teeth."

Thesis film drives across the pond

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Former Newsletter Editor • September 14, 2022
“Road Kill,” a thesis project among four Ithaca College alumni, made its way across the pond to the International Motor Film Awards in London, where it will compete against other films.
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