THE ITHACAN

Deja View: ‘Ghost in the Shell’ and white washing in Hollywood

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • April 5, 2017

In this week’s episode of Deja View, Assistant Life & Culture Editor Jake Leary sits down with Contributing Writer Patrick Pinney to discuss his review of “Ghost in the Shell.” Then, Jake...

Deja View: ‘Get Out’ and social commentary in horror films

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • March 1, 2017

In this week’s episode of Deja View, Assistant Life & Culture Editor Jake Leary sits down with Staff Writer Aidan Lentz to discuss his review of “Get Out.” Then, Jake and Aidan discuss the...

Editorial: Oscars’ race problem reflects industry stuck in the past

February 22, 2017

The racially diverse films recognized by the Academy also reveal a problem with how mainstream America consumes films about race.

Review: ‘Manchester by the Sea’ drowns viewers in despair

By Patrick Pinney, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2017

Death is final and guilt can be eternal. This crushing honesty elevates “Manchester by the Sea” above and beyond 2016’s other cinematic offerings.

Deja View: ‘Lego Batman’ and Race in Hollywood

By Kendyl Bennett • February 14, 2017

In the first part of this week's episode of Deja View, Assistant Life & Culture Editor Jake Leary sits down with Staff Writer Silas White to discuss his review of "The Lego Batman Movie." Then,...

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.

Oscars offer no surprises

By Nuria Hunter • March 9, 2016

Until we allow spaces for people of color to portray and represent a vast number of narratives, we are crippling the ability of American media to touch lives and create effective change.

The coast-to-coast Cortaca connection

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer • November 14, 2013

The Cortaca festivities aren't just limited to the South Hill

Bollywood actor speaks to students about cinema and culture

By Steven Pirani • October 18, 2012

Denzil Smith spoke at noon Oct. 16 in Park Auditorium to students about his experiences.

Professor balances IC and LA

By Nicole Arocho, Staff Writer • April 25, 2012

Stephen Tropiano had plans to enter the film industry when he began his double B.S. in cinema and photography and television-radio at Ithaca College. Halfway through his college career, though, he discovered another passion in teaching and decided to become a professor after graduating in 1984.