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‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “The Exorcist: Believer” (2023)

October 13, 2023

This week on Popcorn Premieres, host first-year student Logan Thompson welcomes guests Braedy Dilger and Steven Hoehl. The three tear into the latest film in the "Exorcist" franchise, "The Exorcist: Believer" (2023).

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “The Creator” (2023), “Dumb Money” (2023) and “Saw X” (2023)

October 7, 2023

This week on Popcorn Premieres, host first-year student Logan Thompson discusses "The Creator" (2023) and "Dumb Money" (2023) with guest sophomore Madison Schriver, "Saw X" (2023) with guest senior Jesus Burgos. Thompson also shares his thoughts on the Disney+ "Ahsoka" series (2023), Netflix's short film "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" (2023) and Letterboxd being acquired.

‘Deja View’ – “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937)

October 3, 2023

In Episode 4 of their animation review series, host Therese Kinirons and guest Hailey Howgate join to talk about the first American feature length animated film (a title which they will repeat many times), "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Tune in to hear about all of the songs the pair forgot about and how much they adore them.

An end of an era: ‘Saw X’ ends the ‘Saw’ franchise in a gruesome, yet philosophical way

By Matt Minton, Senior Staff Writer • October 2, 2023

Right off the heels of disappointing spin-offs “Jigsaw” (2017) and “Spiral” (2021), there was little hope that a 10th film in this long-running horror franchise would be able to recapture what Wan’s original film achieved. However, with a back-to-basics approach and a storyline that places John Kramer (Tobin Bell) front and center, “Saw X” manages to be one of the very best films in the entire franchise. Who would have thought?

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “It Lives Inside” (2023) and “No One Will Save You” (2023)

September 29, 2023

Host first-year student Logan Thompson discusses new horror film "It Lives Inside" (2023) with guest Hank Jennings. On his own, Thompson reviews "No One Will Save You" (2023) and the Disney+ series "Ashoka." To wrap up the episode, Thompson analyzes recent film festivals and how he anticipates they will impact award season.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “A Haunting in Venice” (2023)

September 22, 2023

Host first-year student Logan Thompson with guests Hank Jennings and Brendan Noone discuss "A Haunting in Venice," (2023) the latest murder mystery film starring and directed by Kenneth Branagh.

‘Deja View’ – “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (2023)

September 19, 2023

In episode three of the animation series of 'Deja View,' Host Therese Kinirons, with guest Nathan Zakim, explores the 2023 film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." Tune in to hear the pair discuss Seth Rogen and the resurgence and reinvention of comic book movies.

‘Deja View’ – The “Spider-Verse” Franchise

September 15, 2023

On this very special double feature episode of Deja View, host Therese Kinirons talks with guest Chess Cabrera about the cultural phenomenon that is "Into the Spider-Verse" (2018) and "Across the Spider-Verse" (2023). Join them as they discuss the multitude of Spider-Men and representation in the media.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “Bottoms” (2023) and “Passages” (2023)

September 14, 2023

Join host first-year student Logan Thompson with guest Caleb Cackowski in the premiere of The Ithacan's newest movie review podcast to discuss "Bottoms," "Passages" and the summer box office.

Review: Yet another wedding for the Portokalos family

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • September 14, 2023

There are so many details in this movie that would take an excessive amount of time to explain. And yet, at the same time, so much of the film was spent following the Portokalos family on vacation. That’s it. They are on vacation in Greece; they eat, they dance, they laugh. What this film lacks in plot, it makes up for in heart.

‘The Nun II’ is the bloodier and more gory sister of ‘The Nun’

By Anusha Bhargava, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2023

There are a few blood-soaked scenes and depictions of body horror that could be unsettling for some viewers, so the movie definitely lives up to its R rating. Tracking with its predecessor, “The Nun II” is a gold mine in terms of terrifying — albeit more gory and violent — makeup, special effects and imagery.

‘Deja View’ – “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (2022)

September 5, 2023

Join host Therese Kinirons in their return to The Ithacan Podcasts with the first episode of the new season of 'Deja View'. Kinirons with guest Jackson Gruenke discuss what they loved about the Puss in Boots sequel and how it reflects on the medium of storytelling that is animation.