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Review: Iconic sequel awakens nostalgic Star Wars fans

Review: Iconic sequel ‘awakens’ nostalgic ‘Star Wars’ fans

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer January 2, 2016
With deep characters and a nostalgic plot, “The Force Awakens” pays respect to the previous “Star Wars” films and creates intrigue about the future of the “Star Wars” franchise, but it plays it a bit safe.
Review: Big stars fail to bring joy to viewers

Review: Big stars fail to bring ‘joy’ to viewers

By Angela Poffenbaugh, Staff Writer December 30, 2015
If one is looking for a movie that lives up to the joyous sounding title, prepare for an entirely opposite and disappointing experience.
Review: Viewers starved for substance in newest Hunger Games

Review: Viewers starved for substance in newest ‘Hunger Games’

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer November 29, 2015
The final installment of the series is the weaker half of a movie who shouldn't have been divided in the first place.
Ithacapella set to release new film in May

Ithacapella set to release new film in May

April 1, 2015
Ithacapella is set to release a new film in May based off their recent album Stages.
Review: Iranian Vampire Western pleases audiences with perplexing horror

Review: Iranian Vampire Western pleases audiences with perplexing horror

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer March 4, 2015
"A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night," Ana Lily Amirpour's directorial debut, puts a stunning spin on the typical story of star-crossed lovers.
Review: Twists and turns propel taut espionage thriller

Review: Twists and turns propel taut espionage thriller

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer February 24, 2015
"Kingsman: The Secret Service," starring Colin Firth and Samuel L. Jackson, adds a new flair to the stereotypical spy genre.
Review: Everyday humanity explored in Two Days, One Night

Review: Everyday humanity explored in “Two Days, One Night”

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer February 12, 2015
Emphasized by a spectacular performance from Marion Cotillard, "Two Days, One Night" examines the boundaries of human empathy.
Review: Prolific snipers biopic ultimately misses the mark

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: Foxcatcher provides riveting character study

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.

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: Poor characterization takes laughs out of sequel

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.
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