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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story follows Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and a ragtag group of rebels as they traverse the galaxy to steal the Death Star blueprints.

Review: ‘Rogue One’ rebels against Star Wars tradition

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer January 23, 2017
“Rogue One” is, if nothing else, a chip off the old “Star Wars” block, which works both to its strengths and its weaknesses.
Review: Boring superhero flick falls short of hype

Review: Boring superhero flick falls short of hype

By Josh Vitchkoski, STAFF WRITER March 29, 2016
In the end, it isn’t so much the clash between Superman and Batman as it is the clash between production value and lost potential for a greater, more wholesome story, resulting in a middle ground that’s guaranteed to polarize audiences for “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.”
Review: Feel-good sitcom story lacks originality

Review: Feel-good sitcom story lacks originality

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer February 21, 2016
“How to Be Single” feels like a lengthy, expensive sitcom. Although it has an amusing, rom-com vibe, the movie as a whole is just the lackluster story of a journey into the world of New York City through the eyes of a bachelorette’s morning hangover glasses.
Review: Viewers starved for substance in newest Hunger Games

Review: Viewers starved for substance in newest ‘Hunger Games’

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer November 29, 2015
The final installment of the series is the weaker half of a movie who shouldn't have been divided in the first place.
Review: He Named Me Malala shows activists heroism

Review: “He Named Me Malala” shows activist’s heroism

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer October 20, 2015
“He Named Me Malala” is a true coming-of-age story for all women, especially those who have ever been socially misrepresented and have grown up without the courage to speak out against society’s wrongdoings.
Review: Minimalist script reveals humanity in war zone

Review: Minimalist script reveals humanity in war zone

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer April 7, 2015
After the quick escalation of a house search into a full-on riot, young British soldier Gary Hook (Jack O’Connell) is stranded in enemy streets to fend for himself against the Irish Republican Army.
Review: Red Army uncovers Soviet past

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.
James Pfrehm, associate professor in the Department of Modern  Languages and Literatures, wrote a book on language and technology.

Q&A: Nuances of language explored in Ithaca College professor’s play

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer February 25, 2015
James Pfrehm, assistant professor of modern languages and literatures, had his satirical linguistics-based play, “Death by Dictionary,” published in the Winter 2014–15 edition of The Fourth Wall Review.
Review: Moores performance triumphs in Still Alice

Review: Moore’s performance triumphs in ‘Still Alice’

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer February 18, 2015
Written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, "Still Alice" follows the life of a renowned linguistics professor after she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Ithaca College Main Stage Theater crafts new productions

Ithaca College Main Stage Theater crafts new productions

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer February 4, 2015
The Ithaca College Main Stage Theater prepares to finish off its season with three new productions.
Review: Superb performances keep ‘Whiplash’ in tempo

Review: Superb performances keep ‘Whiplash’ in tempo

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer November 19, 2014
"Whiplash" gives a soulful and inspiring view into the dark underbelly of making perfect music.
Review: Big Hero 6 offers futuristic fun for entire family

Review: ‘Big Hero 6’ offers futuristic fun for entire family

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer November 11, 2014
Disney's newest adventure is a computer-animated romp through the future.
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