THE ITHACAN

Review: Empowering film breaks cultural norms

By Nina Varilla, Staff Writer • November 4, 2013

"Wadjda," the first film completely shot in Saudi Arabia, tells the story of a girl defying gender-norms in conservative Saudi Arabia.

Review: Smart’s story unlocked with memoir

By Emily Fedor, Contributing Writer • November 4, 2013

Elizabeth Smart, who made national news when she was kidnapped from her home in 2002, opens up about her kidnapping ordeal in her memoir, "My Story."

Review: Pokémon series catches 3D update

By Robert Mayo, Staff Writer • October 22, 2013

The two new video game releases, "Pokémon X" and "Pokémon Y," received a graphics update that improved the game's excitement.

Review: Festival film succeeds with emotional performances

By Nina Varilla, Contributing Writer • September 18, 2013

Actors in unconventional crime-drama deliver emotional depth.

Review: Car chases total jumpy thriller

By Tylor Colby, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2013

Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez star in "Getaway," a cheesy and over-the-top, 90-minute Mustang commercial.

Review: Hardcore group finds footing

By Evin Billington, Assistant Accent Editor • September 6, 2013

Heavy-metal band Avenged Sevenfold returns with a familiar sound.

Review: ‘Doris’ reveals rapper’s depth

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • September 5, 2013

Former Odd Future hip-hop collective member Earl Sweatshirt returns from long absence with deep album.

Review: Industrial rock performer returns to familiar territory

By Steve Shuler, Classifieds Manager • September 5, 2013

Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor takes a more cheerful tone with the group's latest album, "Hesitation Marks."

Review: Director’s visuals overshadow storyline in sci-fi flick

By Bernadette Javier, Staff Writer • September 2, 2013

Director Neill Blomkamp's science-fiction film "Elysium" is visually stunning but focuses too little on the plot.

Review: Daft Punk finds footing in reality

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • July 17, 2013

Electronic band Daft Punk has stepped out of its synthetic roots to focus on a more natural sound with latest album, "Random Access Memories."

Review: Daft Punk finds footing in reality

By Robert Rivera, Staff Writer • July 14, 2013

Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, together known as Daft Punk, made their musical debut 16 years ago with the album “Homework.” The duo has once again made magic with its latest album, “Random Access Memories,” which is a throwback to disco that augments its previously established electronic sound with an orchestra. It has been…

Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs offer quirky yet flawed album

By Jared Dionne, Senior Writer • April 24, 2013

Indie band Yeah Yeah Yeahs return with bizarre punk album, "Mosquito."