Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan

48° Ithaca, NY
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan

In “Kung Fu Panda 4,” Po (Jack Black) and Zhen (Awkwafina) embark on a journey to stop the shape-shifter Cameleonul (Viola Davis) from taking over the Valley of Peace.

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ strikes a balance of laughs and lessons

By Jadyn Davis, Senior Writer March 20, 2024
Fans of the loveable and skilled martial artist Panda Po, voiced by Jack Black, are in for another ‘skadoosh’ in “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which was released in theaters March 8. Directed by Mike Mitchell, the movie picks up from “Kung Fu Panda 3” with Po basking in the glory of being chosen as the Dragon Warrior. However, Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), tells Po that he has to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, which begins the search for Po’s successor.
Horror director Eli Roth tries his blood-soaked hand at children's cinema with the magical "The House With a Clock in its Walls."

Review: Magic-filled children’s horror lacks charm

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer October 1, 2018
It’s a film that’s full of wonderful, creepy ideas that are either left half-explored or take ridiculous turns in the third act.
“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” updates the premise of the 1995 movie “Jumanji” by replacing the magical jungle-based board game with a video game.

Review: ‘Jumanji’ sequel is a joyless jungle disaster

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor December 12, 2017
From setting to character, nothing in “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” feels genuine. The film has a talented cast but a lackluster, shallow script.
Load More Stories
Donate to The Ithacan
$520
$3000
Contributed
Our Goal