THE ITHACAN

Review: Stellar acting and filmmaking create stunning story

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • January 25, 2016

A masterful blend of acting and filmmaking, "Carol" is unlike anything on the big screen right now. It offers a refreshing take on same-sex relationships and is sure to shed a little more light on the issue of equality in the world today.

Review: Bond’s latest film falls short of predecessors

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • November 28, 2015

The simplistic narrative fails to bring the suspense and intrigue one has grown to expect from a Bond film.

Review: Drama gives facts with little substance

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • November 3, 2015

As easily forgettable as it is moving, "Truth" provides viewers with a surface-level account of a controversy that forever changed the world of professional journalism.

Review: Drama creates bridge between history and inspiration

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • October 28, 2015

While it may come across as another serious historical drama at first glance, "Bridge of Spies" is both a film that waxes poetic on the ideals America was founded upon and an absorbing tale for anyone who dares to speak out against society's wrongdoings.

Review: Crime thriller presents twisted tale

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • October 28, 2015

Disturbing and hard-hitting, "Sicario" proves to be just as masterful as any dramatic film.

Review: Romantic thriller falls far from perfect

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • October 6, 2015

While "The Perfect Guy" may make some think twice about beginning a relationship with a complete stranger, this film will leave many appalled at what can only be described as a jumbled mess that should never have been made in the first place

Review: “Learning to Drive” crashes from messy plotline

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • September 29, 2015

"Learning to Drive" was meant to glorify the beautiful simplicity of a personal bond, but fails to do so because it is unable to maintain interest.

Review: Big budget fails to save box office bomb

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • September 15, 2015

"The Transporter Refueled" will leave viewers disappointed with the execution of what could have been a well-made thriller.

Review: “Straight Outta Compton” maintains grit and honesty in telling the story of N.W.A.

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • September 8, 2015

Both diehard N.W.A. fans and general audience members will greatly appreciate the direction Gray chose to tell the group's inspiring story — one that reveals the history of music's greatest legends and how far they went to speak the truth.

Review: Coming-of-age film refreshing and captivating for audiences

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • August 6, 2015

"Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" offers a new perspective on what it means to live life to the fullest.

Review: “Love & Mercy” presents captivating portrayal of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • July 17, 2015

"Love & Mercy" is a well-crafted biopic that presents an honest yet captivating portrayal of a man who is one of popular music's most revered figures.

Review: Pixar goes inside the mind with stunning and sophisticated film

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer • July 2, 2015

"Inside Out" is a visually stunning experience that paints a vivid picture of the human mind while simultaneously delivering a concentrated dose of splendor and excitement that is powerfully moving and entertaining.