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‘Popcorn Premieres’ – The 2024 Oscar Awards and Box Office

March 20, 2024

First year student hosts Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman break down the winners of the 96th Academy Awards ceremony

Ithacan Pre-Oscars Breakdown with Matt Minton

By Matt Minton, Uri Ponte, Sarah Cochi, Tim O'Dowd, Augustine Daudu, and Makai Yllanes • March 7, 2024

Senior Matt Minton breaks down their picks for the 96th Academy Awards. Learn the stories surrounding the likely winners before the Oscars premiere on Sunday, March 10th.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – BAFTAs and Box Office Weekend of Feb. 16

February 21, 2024

First year student hosts Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman analyze the results of the 2024 British Academy Film Arts (BAFTA) Awards and how they might hint to Oscar Award wins. Thompson and Kaufman then share their thoughts on this weekend's top movies at the box office.

‘Pop Off!’ – Best Picture Nominees

February 14, 2024

Host first year student Ethan Kaufman brings on first year student Riley Freedman as his guest to rank the 2024 Oscar nominees for Best Picture.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – Box Office and Awards

January 31, 2024

First year student host Logan Thompson is joined by his new co-host, first year student Ethan Kaufman. The pair go through the different award ceremonies honoring the films that have premiered in the past year, sharing their thoughts on those who were nominated and those who were snubbed.

‘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.