Oscars 2017 Archives - The Ithacan

Review: ‘Hidden Figures’ flawlessly navigates societal issues

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017

"Hidden Figures" balance the intensity of segregation with humor from the three lead actresses to create an accessible piece of social commentary.

By Aidan Lentz, Staff Writer • February 22, 2017

This may just be the movie that Gibson was born to direct. The simple yet inspiring moral tale is a perfect fit for the director of “Braveheart.”

By Patrick Pinney, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2017

Death is final and guilt can be eternal. This crushing honesty elevates “Manchester by the Sea” above and beyond 2016’s other cinematic offerings.

By Colette Piasecki-Masters, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017

The viewer watches "Fences" with mingled horror and pity as Troy (Denzel Washington) destroys his relationship with his son and, eventually, wife.

By Aidan Lentz, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2017

The dialogue in "Hell or High Water" is fantastic throughout — It paints portraits of deeply flawed yet compelling characters who feel all too real.

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • February 21, 2017

Most science-fiction blockbusters resort to brainless plots and mass destruction with no consequences, but “Arrival” is not the typical sci-fi film.

By Colin Barrett, Staff Writer • February 12, 2017

“Moonlight” is not only important for the black and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities, but for everyone.

By Mary Ford, Managing Editor • January 20, 2017

Hollywood may like "La La Land," but it doesn’t need it, not nearly as much as it needs new voices, new faces, new stories and new talent.

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