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Marriage Story, Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, Little Women and Cats were statement films this winter season. Each movie in the selection is relevant in varying ways — through their excellent scripts, pitiful CGI or superb acting, for example.

Review: Movies from the winter season

By Antonio Ferme, Arleigh Rodgers, Liam Conway, and Sarah Diggins January 22, 2020
"Marriage Story," "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker," "Little Women" and "Cats" were statement films this winter season.
Deja View- The Irishman vs. Goodfellas

‘Deja View’- “The Irishman” vs. “Goodfellas”

January 20, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/ithacan-main/deja-view-the-irishman-vs-goodfellas In the first episode of 2020, co-hosts Rachael Weinberg and Diego Medina compare Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman to his 1990 film...

Deja View - Oscars Recap

‘Deja View’ – Oscars Recap

March 1, 2019

https://soundcloud.com/ithacan-main/deja-view-oscars-recap Jake Leary and returning guest Liza Gillespie attempt to achieve emotional peace by ranting about this year's Academy Awards.    

Chrissy Guest, assistant professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, has been working on her documentary Beyond Ink & Paint for approximately the last five years. The film tells the story of the women who were and are important in the animation industry with the hope of bringing attention to their unappreciated accomplishments.

Professor’s documentary spotlights women in animation

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life & Culture Editor September 2, 2018
“having worked in the broadcast industry for over a decade, I knew firsthand what it was like for women to be behind the scenes,” Guest said.
Moonlight cast and crew give acceptance speeches after winning Best Picture at the Oscars on Feb. 26.

‘Moonlight’ featuring Ithaca College student wins Best Picture

By Kayla Dwyer, Editor In Chief February 27, 2017
"Moonlight," featuring Ithaca College student Jharrel Jerome, won Best Picture at the Oscars.
Editorial: Oscars race problem reflects industry stuck in the past

Editorial: Oscars’ race problem reflects industry stuck in the past

February 22, 2017
The racially diverse films recognized by the Academy also reveal a problem with how mainstream America consumes films about race.
Lion, directed by Garth Davis, is the true story of Saroo Brierleys journey of self discovery set Calcutta, India. The film is adapted from the book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley.

Review: Stellar performances roar during packed awards season

By Tyler Obropta, Co-proofreader February 22, 2017
Garth Davis excels in ways that shouldn’t look so easy: His world is appropriately naturalistic and his story smoothly balances its emotional heft.
Deja View: Oscars Roundtable

Deja View: Oscars Roundtable

February 22, 2017

In this special video edition of Deja View, Assistant Life & Culture Editor Jake Leary sits down with Assistant Multimedia Editor, Connor Duffy, Opinion Editor Celisa Calacal and Proofreader Tyler...

Manchester by the Sea is a bleak analysis of the complexity of grief. Lee (Casey Affleck) is forced to reconcile the loss of his brother with his responsibility to his nephew, Patrick (Lucas Hedges).

Review: ‘Manchester by the Sea’ drowns viewers in despair

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.
Fences, adapted from August Wilsons play of the same name, follows a dysfunctional black family living in Pittsburgh as they attempt to reconcile their dreams with the harsh realities of life in the 1950s.

Review: Washington directs a home run with his latest film

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.
Arrival, stars Amy Adams as Louise, an isolated linguistics professor who is recruited by the American government to translate the complex language of alien visitors.

Review: Villeneuve translates Sci-fi story to the big screen

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.
Moonlight follows Chiron, a black, gay man through three periods of his life as he struggles to come to terms with his identity on the harsh Miami streets.

Review: Barry Jenkins’ ‘Moonlight’ shines bright in the dark

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.
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