THE ITHACAN

‘In Time’: Sci-fi flick runs short on thrills

By Janet Early, Staff Writer • November 2, 2011

Director Andrew Niccol uses the clichéd idea that time is money to structure a futuristic society in the sci-fi action thriller “In Time,” but fails to make the plot’s initial appeal last.

‘Avatar’ star to receive honorary doctorate degree from college

By Janet Early, Contributing Writer • October 13, 2011

Ithaca College will present Emmy-nominated alumna CCH Pounder with an honorary degree Saturday in coordination with Fall Splash.

Lip dub ready to rock with second attempt

By Janet Early, Staff Writer • September 14, 2011

With wild dance moves and dynamic school pride, students will put their best lip-synching skills forward to capture the spirit of the Ithaca College community — in less than four minutes.

Eccentric human comedy scores big

By Janet Early, Staff Writer • April 20, 2011

A triumph at the Sundance Film festival this year, “Win Win” has viewers pinned to their seats before they know what’s coming.

Unoriginal characters alienate viewers

By Janet Early, Contributing Writer • March 30, 2011

Even with groundbreaking technologies developed in the last century, humans have no idea if life exists elsewhere. “Battle: Los Angeles” explores the possibility of technologically superior aliens who are bent on destroying all of humanity.

Whimsical acting mitigates adultery

By Janet Early, Contributing Writer • February 16, 2011

Some problems can become so complicated that they have no simple solution.

Ludicrous horror mocks psychosis

By Janet Early, Contributing Writer • February 10, 2011

In college, you might encounter thousands of strangers, but you only live with one.