The Ithacan

Barenaked Ladies disappoint with tired sound

By Bronwyn Bishop, Contributing Writer • June 29, 2013

Barenaked Ladies' newest release, "Grinning Streak," provides a dull, unoriginal sound.

Review: Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson deliver big laughs in ‘The Internship’

By Jackie Eisenberg, Accent Editor • June 17, 2013

Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson star in this farcical comedy about two men who must prove to hundreds of brilliant interns they can thrive in their world of technology and computer coding.

Review: Local band debuts vibrant album

By Anna Sernau, Staff Writer • May 6, 2013

Second Dam releases its first album packed with energetic instrumentals and a rich sound.

Review: Screwball comedy falters with repetitious humor

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • May 2, 2013

Cheesy and weak jokes drag down humor in 'Pain & Gain.'

Review: Phoenix mixes old sound and new styles in “Bankrupt!”

By Jared Dionne, Senior Writer • May 2, 2013

Indie rock band delivers experimental album featuring standout track "Entertainment."

Review: Punk-pop band rocks nostalgic album

By Alyssa Gilliam, Contributing Writer • May 2, 2013

Fall Out Boy returns with a rocking and energetic album, "Save Rock and Roll."

Review: Self-deprecating humor shines in autobiography

By Taylor Rescignano, Staff Writer • May 2, 2013

Witty author Kelly Oxford delivers a snarky memoir about her quirky life experiences.

Review: ‘Starbuck’ spins an absurd yet heartfelt film

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • May 1, 2013

Patrick Huard stars in 'Starbuck,' a quirky film about a man who unwittingly fathers 533 children through generations sperm bank donations.

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."

Review: Director blends reality and surrealism in thriller film

By Qina Liu, Senior Writer • April 24, 2013

James McAvoy stars in "Trance," a psychological thriller crafted by director Danny Boyle.

Review: ‘Scary MoVie’ disappoints with boring comeback

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • April 24, 2013

The Scary Movie franchise returns for the fifth, and hopefully, last time.

Review: ‘Evoland’ recalls retro video game strategies

By Nathan Rafalowski, Staff Writer • April 24, 2013

"Evoland" surrounds the main character, Clink, while he goes through different eras of video games.