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Review: Marvel anti-hero series captures retro aesthetic

By Dariene Seifert, Staff Writer • March 16, 2021

“WandaVision” is the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, currently streaming on Disney+.

Review: “Captain Marvel” is absent of classic Marvel charm

By Liam Conway • March 24, 2019

The strongest character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has finally been introduced in the 21st film of the franchise, and her first outing has left a lasting impact. “Captain Marvel”...

Review: ‘Daredevil’ weaves together complex story threads

By Colin Tessier, Staff Writer • November 4, 2018

The third season of “Daredevil” features a love story, action and a thrilling plot about a wide-ranging criminal conspiracy.

Review: Spider-Man adapted in well-crafted video game world

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • October 23, 2018

Insomniac's version of Spider-Man is not only the best video-game adaptation of the scarlet web-slinger but the best onscreen take on the character.

Reviews from the summer season

By Antonio Ferme, Arleigh Rodgers, and Jake Leary • August 30, 2018

Ithacan writers review a selection of summer's biggest blockbusters and most complicated arthouse films.

Review: Superhero’s second season fails to live up to legacy

By Liza Gillespie, Staff Writer • March 24, 2018

Meeting the incredibly high standard set by the first season of Marvel’s “Jessica Jones” was always an unattainable goal.

Review: Black artists excel in Afrofuturistic epic

By Aidan Lentz, Staff Writer • February 21, 2018

“Black Panther” is a breath of fresh air in a franchise of films that have long felt too similar to one another.

Deja View: ‘Black Panther’

By Jake Leary, Jake Leary • February 19, 2018

On this episode of "Deja View," Jake Leary recruits Assistant Life & Culture Editor Kara Bowen and Staff Writer Aidan Lentz to talk about "Black Panther." The trio weighs in on the film's importance...

Deja View: Thor: Ragnarok and our hopes for Marvel’s future

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • November 8, 2017

In this extra-long episode of Deja View, reviews editor Jake Leary sits down with returning guest Colin Tessier and special guest Fred Topel to talk about "Thor: Ragnarok." Then, Jake, Colin and staff...

Review: Comics for the week of 10/11

By Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier • October 13, 2017

Staff Writers Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier read a few of the latest comic releases, here’s what they thought of them. “The Flash #32” Written by Joshua Williamson Drawn by...

Deja View: The many problems with the DC Extended Universe

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • October 3, 2017

On this packed episode of Deja View, Reviews Editor Jake Leary speaks with Staff Writers Aidan Lentz and Colin Tessier and Contributing Writer Antonio Ferme. The Deja View crew hashes out the complicated...

Review: Marvel heroes soar in super team-up series

By Colin Tessier, Staff Writer • August 30, 2017

Comic book fans, casual and hardcore alike, should enjoy “The Defenders,” as it has the ingredients for a modern superhero story.