THE ITHACAN

Review: Sisqo’s return marred by lackluster lyrical skills

By Luke Harbur, Staff Writer • February 19, 2015

After a fourteen year hiatus, R&B singer Sisqo returned for the last album in his "dragon trilogy."

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.

New Ink Shop exhibits examine distinct forms of beauty

By Matthew Coogan, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2015

Dual exhibits at the Ink Shop, "dirty pictures" and "Something About Mary," use historical printmaking techniques to explore their respective themes.

Review: Kodaline deviates from original sound in new release

By Serena Weiss, Staff Writer • February 17, 2015

Irish alternative-rock group Kodaline disappoints fans by straying from their signature, ghostly sound.

Review: Fifth Harmony’s debut album displays mature sound

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • February 12, 2015

"Reflection" marks a strong debut for Fifth Harmony, boasting girl-empowering lyrics and strong vocal range.

Review: Everyday humanity explored in “Two Days, One Night”

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • February 12, 2015

Emphasized by a spectacular performance from Marion Cotillard, "Two Days, One Night" examines the boundaries of human empathy.

Review: ‘Full Speed’ can’t keep pace with hip-hop greats

By Max Denning, Online News Editor • February 11, 2015

Kid Ink's newest album, "Full Speed," bungles his genre with inconsistent style and lack of lyrical prowess.

Review: Punch Brothers deliver discography-defining album

By Matthew Coogan, Contributing Writer • February 5, 2015

"The Phosphorescent Blues" is the Punch Brothers' best album yet, combining Romantic-era motifs with elements of bluegrass.

Handwerker exhibits offer two sisters’ origin stories

By Celisa Calacal, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2015

"Origin Stories: Altar Apparitions" and "Origin Stories: Alien Apostles" offer two sisters' views on land ownership and identity.

Review: Strong performances propel underwritten narrative

By Austin Gold, Staff Writer • February 4, 2015

Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain and David Oyelowo star in "A Most Violent Year," driving a sometimes dull storyline.

Photography exhibits make authenticity their focus

By Mary Ford, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • January 29, 2015

Adjacent exhibits, "Staged, Performed, Manipulated" and "Margaret Bourke-White: from Cornell student to visionary photojournalist," explore the meaning of truth in photography.

Review: Prolific sniper’s biopic ultimately misses the mark

By Matthew Coogan, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2015

Directed by Clint Eastwood, "American Sniper" proved a one-dimensional and disappointing film.