The Ithacan

Review: ‘Insurgent’ adds to teenage-dystopian genre

By Jacqueline Borwick, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2015

“Insurgent” adds to the young-adult dystopian genre by building on its predecessor's fame.

Review: Van Morrison teams up for duet album

By Chantel Ikotidem, Contributing Writer • March 31, 2015

Although to many, converting existing works to duets is a route only taken by washed-up artists with nothing to offer, Morrison defies the odds.

Review: ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ soars with powerful wordplay

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • March 30, 2015

The most captivating part of the album is not the rhymes, nor the blend of beats and verses. It’s a simple conversation between two great artists.

Review: ‘Red Army’ uncovers Soviet past

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer • March 25, 2015

This award-winning documentary explores the lives of Russia's secret army during the Cold War: its national hockey team.

Review: Modest Mouse distinguishes itself from indie-rock peers

By Angela Weldon, Staff Writer • March 24, 2015

After an 8-year hiatus, Modest Mouse returns with an upbeat, socially conscious setlist.

Review: Former ‘X Factor’ contestant returns with mellow sound

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • March 18, 2015

Olly Murs returned with his fourth studio album on March 10.

Review: Electric duo’s album creates ‘Another Eternity’ in half an hour

By Steven Pirani, Life & Culture Editor • March 17, 2015

Purity Ring returns with a 35-minute album that crosses genre boundaries with electric intensity.

Review: Iranian Vampire Western pleases audiences with perplexing horror

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • March 4, 2015

"A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night," Ana Lily Amirpour's directorial debut, puts a stunning spin on the typical story of star-crossed lovers.

Ithaca College design student sets the stage for opera

By Christina Saltos, Staff Writer • March 4, 2015

Ravi Rakkulchon, a senior theater production arts major with a concentration in design, left his home in Bangkok, Thailand to attend Ithaca College. He designed the set for the college's spring opera, "Little Women."

Review: Big Sean brings huge hits with even greater wordplay

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • March 4, 2015

Big Sean's third studio album delivers with witty wordplay in "Dark Sky Paradise."

Review: ‘Maps to the Stars’ shines light on taboo topics

By Christie Citranglo, Proofreader • March 3, 2015

"Maps to the Stars" explores incest, rape and schizophrenia in a gripping psychological drama.