THE ITHACAN

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.

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.

Students struggle with sadness after returning from abroad

By Lauren Mazzo, Contributing Writer • January 28, 2015

Students returning from study abroad sessions sometimes have trouble readjusting to college life.

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.

Lymphoma survivor spreads cancer awareness through fashion show

By Luke Harbur, Contributing Writer • January 21, 2015

Sophomore Rachael Murray founded #trending4fashion, a runway show raising awareness for cancer survivors.

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.