The Ithacan

Review: Sequel to Netflix’s “Tall Girl” still can’t reach standards

By Sydney Brumfield, Staff Writer • February 24, 2022

"Tall Girl 2" is obnoxious, it makes better background noise than it does a movie.

Review: Netflix rom-com is a lackluster wreck

By Sydney Brumfield, Staff Writer • January 31, 2022

The Royal Treatment uses tired rom-com conventions to build a performative, awkward and boring narrative structure.

Review: Addison Rae stars in insipid Netflix remake

By Elijah de Castro, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • September 7, 2021

In "He's All That," a gender-swapped remake of the lukewarm 90's film "She's All That," TikTok star Addison Rae succeeds only at butchering dialogue.

Review: Jason Momoa’s latest thriller is banal and melodramatic

By Elijah de Castro, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • August 29, 2021

Jason Momoa's action-thriller is tone-deaf, melodramatic and somewhere between the fun of B-list action movies and C-list straight-to-video trash.

Column: Netflix comments on social media

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • May 4, 2021

Netflix has begun to make documentaries about the influence of social media as it becomes an increasingly present part of daily life.

Review: Book adaptation keeps the magic

By Maddy Martin, Life and Culture Editor • April 27, 2021

Fans of the book will be pleased to see that the Netflix series is a true adaptation of the books, without a plot point out of place.

Review: Drama depicts the threats that gentrification poses

By Sydney Brumfield, Staff Writer • April 16, 2021

“Concrete Cowboy” is a successful call to action for viewers to educate themselves about the current problems with increased gentrification.

Review: New comedy features more cliches than genuine humor

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • April 5, 2021

Despite Andre’s classic insanity appearing in moments throughout the film, “Bad Trip” isn’t as special as it could, and perhaps should, have been.

Column: What obsessive media coverage does to a star’s mental health

By Hannah Sanson, Contributing Writer • March 17, 2021

Pop culture has taken an active role in covering the deeply personal aspects of celebrities’ lives without care or compassion.

Review: New Disney superhero movie embodies imagination

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • March 11, 2021

Disney+’s “Flora & Ulysses” perfectly captures this sense of imagination in a family-friendly adventure filled with laughs, charm and plenty of heart.

Streaming service oversaturation

By Avery Alexander, Staff Writer • March 1, 2021

While new services may seem to present an opportunity for innovation and market diversity, the rapidly expanding industry might actually bring about its own downfall.

Review: Netflix rom-com wraps up trilogy in a bow

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • February 23, 2021

“To All the Boys: Always and Forever,” the final film in the “To All the Boys” trilogy, picks up where its predecessors left off.