THE ITHACAN

Review: ‘Tetsuo and Youth’ provides intellectual wordplay

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • January 28, 2015

Lupe Fiasco returns with his final album before his split from Atlantic Records, bringing high-caliber raps.

Review: Indie band returns with album dedicated to fans

By Ashley Wolf, Staff Writer • January 28, 2015

The Decemberists' seventh studio album, "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World," pleases fans with an updated, folksy sound.

Review: Doo-wop and pop collide in Trainor’s new album

By Casey Murphy, Staff Writer • January 22, 2015

Though Meghan Trainor produces some catchy tunes in her newest album, "Title" devolves into a jumble of genres, making for a confusing listen.

Review: ‘Foxcatcher’ provides riveting character study

By Byron Bixler, Staff Writer • January 21, 2015

Directed by Bennett Miller, "Foxcatcher" stars Steve Carell as paranoid billionaire John du Pont and Channing Tatum as world-class wrestler Mark Schultz in a psychologically thrilling drama.

Semi-autobiographical play explores friendship and growth

By Steven Pirani, Life & Culture Editor • January 21, 2015

"Count Me In," written by and starring Rachel Lampert and directed by Emily Jackson, is being performed at the Kitchen Theater from Jan. 14 to Feb. 1.

Review: Cumberbatch’s performance drives Turing biopic

By Mary Ford, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • January 15, 2015

Directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightly, "The Imitation Game" reveals the story of a little-known cryptographic genius punished for his homosexuality.

Review: Third installment of horror film delivers gory frights

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • December 13, 2014

Shot in the style of a home video, "V/H/S: Viral" continues a series of horror films with plenty of bloodshed and violence.

Review: Strong performances propel frontier-based drama

By Josh Vichkoski, Staff Writer • December 12, 2014

With exemplary acting and a haunting score, "The Homesman" sheds light on the hardships of frontier life in Tommy Lee Jones's second directorial effort.

Review: Vast sonic range propels ethereal hip-hop album

By Steven Pirani, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • December 10, 2014

Fusing hip-hop, rap and ambient instrumentals, "A Constant Moth" effortlessly provides a new blend of electronic music.

Review: Kitchen Theatre play delves into family values

By Daniel Wisniewski, Staff Writer • December 10, 2014

Exceptional acting fuels a family-centric narrative in "Sunset Baby," running from Dec. 3–21 at the Kitchen Theatre Company and directed by Dominique Morisseau.

Review: Chief Keef releases lo-fi mixtape independently

By Evin Billington, Life & Culture Editor • December 3, 2014

"Back from the Dead 2," the latest mixtape from Chicago street rapper Chief Keef, is evidence that Keef has lost none of his talent after being dropped from Interscope Records.

Review: Poor characterization takes laughs out of sequel

By Haley Young, Contributing Writer • December 3, 2014

"Horrible Bosses 2" returns with the same humor from the first installment, however characterization falls flat.