THE ITHACAN

Review: Comedy-horror ‘Tusk’ washed away by its own bizarre premise

By Josh Vitchkoski, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2014

Humor and horror struggle to blend in the off-the-wall tale of "Tusk."

Review: ‘The Skeleton Twins’ proves skeletal despite impressive performances

By Matthew Radulski, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2014

Despite some enjoyable moments, "The Skeleton Twins" slumps under its stars.

Review: Action flick ‘The Equalizer’ boasts both thrills and gore

By Clara O'Connor, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2014

Denzel Washington dishes out justice in the action packed action thriller, "The Equalizer."

Review: A capella ‘Pentatonix’ hits high notes in third album

By Meghan Maier, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2014

A single beat starts from silence, a tenor voice comes in with a sort of sweet sadness. Suddenly a bass comes in and accompanies the single voice. Then, with the repetition of “When the lights go down/...

Review: ‘The Maze Runner’ lacks intrigue of source material

By Meghan Maier, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2014

Despite thrilling action scenes, "The Maze Runner" lacks the emotional complexity of its source material.

Review: Superb on-screen chemistry fuels dark comedy ‘This is Where I Leave You’

By Josie Cyrus, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2014

A vibrant cast of characters drive "This is Where I Leave You" as it takes audiences on a dark comedic venture.

Review: Impressive performances in ‘The Drop’ drive film’s drama

By Kenny Chapman, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2014

Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini delve into the criminal underground in "The Drop."

Review: Forward-thinking musicality excels in ‘This Is All Yours’

By Sydney Hill, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2014

Alt-J exceeds expectations on its newest album with complex, layered instrumentals.

Review: ‘Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ singer shows sensitive side in ‘Crush Songs’

By Tylor Colby, Staff Writer • September 23, 2014

Karen O breaks from her rocker roots to deliver a more sentimental musical venture.

Review: Moonface stumbles over instrumentals with “City Wrecker”

By Evan Montgomery, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2014

Singer-songwriter Spencer Krug fails to make "City Wrecker" an engaging listening experience.

Review: Romance gets surreal in ‘The One I Love’

By Shari Bischoping, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2014

Alter egos turn a normal weekend getaway into something far stranger.

Review: ‘The Trip to Italy’ delivers emotion in exotic locales

By Byron Bixler, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2014

Exotic backdrops and fine cuisine carry the emotional punch in "The Trip to Italy."